# Bow Hunter 2017 vs The Hunter

The clearest difference is rating: The Hunter at 4.4 against Bow Hunter 2017's 3.4. The Hunter also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 430). Bow Hunter 2017's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bow Hunter 2017 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Hunter sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Hunter has 3.2K ratings behind it against 430, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Bow Hunter 2017's written reviews are positive against 25% of The Hunter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, The Hunter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bow Hunter 2017 | The Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunter-2017/id1140933619/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hunter-hunting-simulator/id1673675608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 430 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 701 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IEntertainment Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/992020596) | [Iram Shehzad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609736535) |

## What reviewers say

### Bow Hunter 2017

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunter-2017/id1140933619)

Experience realistic deer hunting in diverse American landscapes. Master stalking and tree stand techniques, utilize camouflage, and choose the right gear for successful hunts. Compete in tournaments for in-game rewards and real cash prizes.

**Highlights:** Realistic deer hunting simulation, Stalking and tree stand hunts, Requires camouflage and hunting techniques, Choose bows, arrows, and camouflage, Tournaments with real cash prizes, Over 100 hunts with increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 2500 OBucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1100 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5500 OBucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy 11250 OBucks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2250 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 28000 OBucks | $49.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5600 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Buy 11500 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |
| Buy 57500 OBucks | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- 🎯 Realistic hunting simulator mechanics
- 🛠️ Wide variety of equipment and customization options
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to understand
- 🏆 Competitive mode with real cash prizes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive pay-to-win monetization model
- 🐛 Unrealistic arrow physics and drop mechanics
- 🎯 Inaccurate bow sight calibration and aiming system
- ⚡ Energy system doesn't regenerate properly
- 🚫 Frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load or crashes on startup
- Sign-in screen freezes and won't allow progression
- Energy never restores despite waiting overnight
- Arrow trajectory doesn't match sight pins
- Arrows fall short of target or miss despite accurate aim

**Requested features**

- Ability to sight in and calibrate bows properly
- Arrow recovery system after harvesting animals
- Adjustable sights for different arrow grains and ranges
- Improved energy regeneration system or removal of energy mechanic
- More diverse hunting locations and scenery


### The Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hunter-hunting-simulator/id1673675608)

Experience a realistic deer hunting simulation with lifelike environments and animal behavior. Track and take down white-tailed deer using various weapons, considering factors like wind and scent. This immersive game challenges both novice and experienced hunters.

**Highlights:** Realistic hunting simulation, Lifelike environments, Realistic animal behavior, Variety of weapons (rifles, bows, crossbows), Consider wind, scent, and noise, Immersive and challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Coins 300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cash Coins 700 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 2,000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter One Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter 2 Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter 3 Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Theme 4 All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Theme 5 All levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sniper levels | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Weapons | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything Pro Version | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🎯 Good hunting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🔤 Spelling mistakes

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarts on level 2
- Arrows not displayed properly

**Requested features**

- Open world hunting experience
- Improved graphics and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bow Hunter 2017 free?

Bow Hunter 2017 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Hunter free?

The Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bow Hunter 2017 or The Hunter?

The Hunter is rated higher. Bow Hunter 2017 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 430 ratings, while The Hunter averages 4.4 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Bow Hunter 2017 or The Hunter have ads?

The Hunter shows ads; Bow Hunter 2017 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bow Hunter 2017 or The Hunter?

Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, and The Hunter every 2 months. Most recently, Bow Hunter 2017 was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Hunter on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*