# Huntdown vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Huntdown at 1.8K against Shakedown's 20. Huntdown also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Shakedown's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Huntdown costs $6.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Huntdown against 4.9 for Shakedown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Huntdown has 1.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Huntdown's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Shakedown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Huntdown | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntdown/id1198183067/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 712 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Huntdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huntdown/id1198183067)

Embark on a retro action-adventure as a bounty hunter cleaning up a crime-ridden city. Utilize unique weapons and strategic combat across 20 levels, battling gangs and bosses in stunning 16-bit pixel art. Experience the full console and PC gameplay optimized for mobile.

**Highlights:** Action platformer gameplay, Retro 16-bit pixel art, Multiple bounty hunters with unique weapons, 20 levels with unique bosses, Fast-paced strategic combat, Console/PC experience optimized for mobile

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Awesome retro style
- 🎮 Smooth controls
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🤯 Very difficult even on easy mode
- 💰 Paid full version required

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using VPN
- Black screen on launch

**Requested features**

- Co-op multiplayer
- More levels and content
- Controller support
- Difficulty adjustments
- Save progress after boss fights


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Huntdown free?

Huntdown costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Huntdown or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Huntdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Huntdown or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Huntdown nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Huntdown or Shakedown?

Huntdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Huntdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shakedown on October 25, 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.*