# Wild Hunt vs Shoot & Release

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shoot & Release at none against Wild Hunt's 14. Shoot & Release also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Wild Hunt's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wild Hunt sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Shoot & Release asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shoot & Release holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wild Hunt has 11K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Wild Hunt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shoot & Release's.

Wild Hunt ships an update every 3 weeks, Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wild Hunt | Shoot & Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-hunt-hunter-simulator/id1164890160/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-and-release-camera-hunter/id1663502772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ten Square Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/705126873) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### Wild Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-hunt-hunter-simulator/id1164890160)

Embark on a realistic hunting adventure with this simulation game. Engage in shooting various animals across diverse global locations, upgrade your gear, and compete in online PvP battles and tournaments. Join or create hunting clubs to team up with friends and other enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 3D hunting and shooting simulation, Global hunting locations, Variety of animals to hunt, Weapon and gear upgrades, Online 1v1 PvP competitions, Hunting clubs and team events, Tournaments and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 1d | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machinepack 1i | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eventpack 1e | $0.99 | one-time |
| eventpack 1g | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machinepack Chain 2a | $1.99 | one-time |
| wof_supercharge_4.T4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Duck Hunter Pocket Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animal Hunter Special Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deer Hunter Small pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10a | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10b | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10C | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deer Hunter Medium pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎯 Realistic hunting experience
- 💯 Great for hunting enthusiasts
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🏆 Challenging and competitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔫 Unrealistic weapon mechanics
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents in duels
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Claim button not working
- Infinite loading screen issues
- Game freezing and crashing
- Upgrades not registering properly
- Duels not finding opponents

**Requested features**

- Open world exploration
- More diverse animal selection
- Ability to move and walk around
- Improved weapon customization
- Easier access to better equipment


### Shoot & Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-and-release-camera-hunter/id1663502772)

Engage in a unique photo-based hunting game where you capture images of animals to earn points and compete with friends. Explore diverse locations worldwide, track your progress on live leaderboards, and earn trophies for your achievements.

**Highlights:** Create and challenge friends to games, Live leaderboards with real-time updates, Dedicated hunt screen with camera controls, Earn game trophies for various placements, Invite friends via phone number, Recognize over 2500 animal species

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wild Hunt free?

Wild Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shoot & Release free?

Shoot & Release is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wild Hunt or Shoot & Release?

Shoot & Release is rated higher. Wild Hunt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Shoot & Release averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Wild Hunt or Shoot & Release have ads?

Neither Wild Hunt nor Shoot & Release shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wild Hunt or Shoot & Release?

Wild Hunt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. Most recently, Wild Hunt was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shoot & Release on June 1, 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.*