Comparison

Hunting Clash vs Shoot & Release

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hunting Clash

Experience realistic hunting across diverse global locations. Track and shoot various animals using sniper rifles or bows. Compete against other players or train a hunting dog to enhance your skills and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Realistic hunting locations worldwide
  • Sniper rifle and bow weapon options
  • Animal tracking and precise shooting
  • PvP duels against other players
  • Hunting dog training for bonuses
  • Join Hunter Clubs
Features
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The 2025 hunting season is in full swing! Dust off your gun, travel to hunting locations, and observe animals in their natural habitat. Ready to hunt? Let’s play Hunting Clash - a next-generation hunting simulator & shooting game! Breathtaking shooting areas Feel like an American marksman hunting in the woods of Montana, in the freezing forest of Kamchatka or go on a hunting safari in Africa! Stunning views and realistic animals like in no other hunting games offline! Feel the thrill of a big game hunter in the free hunting game like never before! A sniper shooting game on your mobile Track animals - deer, elk, grizzly bear, wolf, duck or some big American game like a buffalo. Choose an animal, prepare your gun, aim and shoot! Big buck hunter games are a combination of hunting games and sniper games genres. Master your sniper shooting skills like a real American marksman and become a big buck hunter in a top hunting game! Hunt or be hunted Precise shooting is crucial for every hunter and marksman. And there are tons of events to participate in every day! You have to show off your animal tracking and sniper skills like in the American sniper games! Hunt for specific wild animals like deer or big buck in locations in Africa, USA, and Canada. Level up and become a big buck hunter marksman! A weapon of your choice An American sniper rifle or a bow? Your call. Gun hunting is much more popular than bow hunting, but bow shooting still has admirers amongst old-fashioned American hunters in big buck hunter games - especially on a deer hunt. Whether you prefer an American gun hunting or a bow, there are plenty of upgrades to choose from. Enhance your shooting gear and shoot animals with the deadly sniper precision of a hunting game marksman. MvM - Marksman vs. Marksman Who said sniper games are all about solo sport? Big buck hunter games are much more exciting while playing with others! Go deer hunting in a PvP duel facing the other marksman. The call of the wild - it’s what drives you to the top of leaderboards. Especially if you’re capable of hunting some big American game like a buffalo. Realistic hunting locations Hunting simulator isn’t only about being a good American sniper. To become a master of big buck hunter and marksman games. You have to pay attention to your surroundings. Hunting Clash offers dozens of real nature-based locations where buck hunters can blend in and wait for their prey. Travel across Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, Poland and many more! Not all sniper games or hunting games can encourage hunters with such a variety of amazing American locations - and not only American! Grab your guns and go for a great sniper games adventure! Train a hunting dog! A dog is an American hunter’s best friend. Especially in hunting games where you play as a marksman. Get a dog, train it and gain bonuses for a big buck, deer, and more. With such a trustworthy ally hunting a big game is a real pleasure. Join a Hunter Club! Join forces with fellow hunters and together drive your Hunter Club to the top. Share gear and your marksman experience and fulfill Club’s goals. Whether you prefer to hunt solo or try your gun in a PvP hunting duels, gun shooting practice in Hunter Clubs is something for every buck hunter, even an American marksman. Answer the call of the wild, feel the thrill of a marksman and unite with your gun to hunt animals like a big game hunter. Pick your guns, track animals, collect hunter gear and fight in sniper games. Look no further for other hunting games. Download Hunting Clash now for free and start your adventure with big buck hunter games. Sniper games in 2025 couldn't be better!

About

Shoot & Release

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
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Introducing Shoot & Release: Camera Hunter, the ultimate animal photo shooting app designed for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts! Whether you're on a leisurely walk, waiting for the perfect wildlife shot in a deer stand, or enjoying a family trip to the baseball fields, this app brings the excitement of animal recognition to your fingertips. PLAY THE GAME ANYWHERE! With over 2500+ recognized animals, play the game anywhere on Earth! Challenge your friends to a friendly competition and snap pictures of animals in various locations. FEATURES: * Create Games & Challenge Friends: Set up your own games, challenge friends, and strive for the coveted first-place trophy by earning the most points in a game. * Live Leaderboard: Stay in the loop with an active leaderboard that keeps you updated on your standings. The automated game chat ensures you're informed about the leaders, big movers, and, of course, who's in last place! * Hunt Screen: Immerse yourself in the hunt with a dedicated screen where you shoot pictures, change weapons, and zoom in for that up-close shot. * Game Trophies: Celebrate your achievements with game trophies awarded for first, second, third, and even LAST place (Golden Snipe). Avoid being last at all costs! * Invite Friends: Expand the fun by inviting friends who don't have the app yet. Simply enter their phone number, and they'll receive a text message to join the excitement. Note: Download the app to capture pictures of animals. To participate in games, access the chat function, or win trophies, complete your profile page. HOW TO PLAY: 1. Create an Account: Set up your account and complete your profile to access games and the chat feature. 2. Snap Animal Photos: Earn real-time points by capturing photos of animals. 3. Leaderboard Updates: Stay informed with an active leaderboard that updates in real time, giving you immediate insights into your standing. 4. Game Chat: Engage in the automatic game chat, share photos, and provide encouragement to fellow players, especially those in last place. 5. Trophy Collection: If you earn a trophy after the game concludes, it'll be proudly displayed in your trophy case on the profile page. Embark on a thrilling adventure with Shoot & Release: Camera Hunter—Happy Hunting! Love the app? Give us a five star rating, write a review and share the app with your friends! Need Help? Let us know here: https://loyalfoundry.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1 Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.loyal.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Hunting Clash4 screens
Shoot & Release4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shoot & Release at none against Hunting Clash's 11. Shoot & Release also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Hunting Clash's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 12) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hunting Clash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shoot & Release asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shoot & Release holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunting Clash has 50K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Hunting Clash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shoot & Release's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunting Clash ships an update weekly, Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hunting Clash versus Shoot & Release: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunting ClashShoot & Release
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (50K ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50K — better12
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB83 MB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperTen Square Games S.A.Loyal Foundry, Inc.

Customer experience

Hunting Clash

All ratings50,050 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,572 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.7%

Shoot & Release

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hunting Clash

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inconsistent point system for kills
  • Weapons and lures not working as intended
  • Rewards not being properly awarded
  • Matchmaking issues in duels
  • Connectivity problems and loading issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • More customization options
  • Ability to choose hunting locations
  • Improved animal behaviors and interactions
  • Trophy room or collection feature

Shoot & Release

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hunting Clash

One-time10
  • Offerpack 1 a$0.99
  • Offerpack 2 a$1.99
  • Offerpack 3 a$2.99
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  • Goldpack 5$4.99
  • Offerpack 5 a$4.99
  • Goldpack 10$9.99
  • Offerpack 10 a$9.99
  • Goldpack 20$19.99
  • Offerpack 20 a$19.99
  • Offerpack 50 a$49.99
None

Shoot & Release

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hunting Clash free?
Hunting Clash 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, Hunting Clash or Shoot & Release?
Shoot & Release is rated higher. Hunting Clash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Shoot & Release averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Hunting Clash or Shoot & Release have ads?
Neither Hunting Clash nor Shoot & Release shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunting Clash or Shoot & Release?
Hunting Clash ships an update weekly, and Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hunting Clash was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shoot & Release on September 20, 2026.

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