# Anark.io vs Hunter Strike

The clearest difference is rating: Hunter Strike at 4.6 against Anark.io's 4.1. Hunter Strike also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 31). Anark.io's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 29%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anark.io sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hunter Strike sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hunter Strike holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter Strike has 4.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Anark.io's written reviews are positive against 29% of Hunter Strike's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Anark.io ships an update every 3 months, Hunter Strike every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anark.io | Hunter Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anarkio/id1293135181/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-strike/id1544743032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 352 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pinpin Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/428404628) | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) |

## What reviewers say

### Anark.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anarkio/id1293135181)

Engage in a fast-paced arena shooter set in the 80s. Battle alien invaders and rival hunters using a variety of weapons and power-ups. Collect gold to unlock new gear and become stronger for future matches.

**Highlights:** 12 different weapons, 10 unique characters, 50+ power-ups and upgrades, 80s retro aesthetic, Gold collection and saving, Unlockable content

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Platinium Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| Elite pack | $89.99 | one-time |


### Hunter Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-strike/id1544743032)

Engage in tactical 2D combat as a stealthy assassin. Utilize shadows and the environment to eliminate targets, collecting loot to upgrade weapons and heroes. Make strategic moves to evade enemies and call for backup when needed.

**Highlights:** Stealth and environmental tactics, Loot collection for upgrades, Weapon and hero unlocks, Strategic enemy evasion, Special abilities and backup calls, Boss battles

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Offer | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
- 🔋 Energy/fuel system limits playtime
- 🤖 Unbalanced difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Game continuing during ad playback, leading to deaths
- Losing progress after updates
- Control scheme changes causing issues

**Requested features**

- More free rewards and resources
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Ability to replay lower levels with new characters
- Better weapon and gear progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anark.io free?

Anark.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hunter Strike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anark.io or Hunter Strike?

Hunter Strike is rated higher. Anark.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Hunter Strike averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Anark.io or Hunter Strike have ads?

Hunter Strike shows ads; Anark.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Anark.io or Hunter Strike?

Anark.io ships an update every 3 months, and Hunter Strike every 5 days. Most recently, Anark.io was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hunter Strike on October 19, 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.*