# Bow Hunter 2017 vs Deer Hunter!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deer Hunter! at none against Bow Hunter 2017's 10. Deer Hunter! also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 32%) and rating (3.6 vs 3.4). Bow Hunter 2017's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (424 vs 14). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bow Hunter 2017 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Deer Hunter! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deer Hunter! holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bow Hunter 2017 has 424 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Bow Hunter 2017's written reviews are positive against 67% of Deer Hunter!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bow Hunter 2017 | Deer Hunter! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-hunter-2017/id1140933619/reviews) | **[3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deer-hunter/id6449354760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **424** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 701 MB | 467 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IEntertainment Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/992020596) | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) |

## 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


### Deer Hunter!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deer-hunter/id6449354760)

Embark on a realistic hunting adventure in the great outdoors. Stalk various animals, aim for vital organs for a clean takedown, and harvest your kills for rewards. Upgrade your arsenal with different rifles and attachments to face bigger game.

**Highlights:** Stalk 8 different animals, Target vital organs for takedowns, Harvest kills for rewards, Browse and upgrade hunting rifles, Equip rifles with attachments, Face North American game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bow Hunter 2017 free?

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

### Is Deer Hunter! free?

Deer Hunter! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bow Hunter 2017 or Deer Hunter!?

Deer Hunter! is rated higher. Bow Hunter 2017 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 424 ratings, while Deer Hunter! averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Bow Hunter 2017 or Deer Hunter! have ads?

Deer Hunter! shows ads; Bow Hunter 2017 does not.

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

Bow Hunter 2017 ships an update monthly, and Deer Hunter! monthly. Most recently, Bow Hunter 2017 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Deer Hunter! on September 9, 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.*