# Hunting Simulator vs Shoot & Release

The clearest difference is rating: Shoot & Release at 5.0 against Hunting Simulator's 4.5. Shoot & Release also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Hunting Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 12). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hunting Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Shoot & Release asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shoot & Release holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunting Simulator has 1.9K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Hunting Simulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shoot & Release's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hunting Simulator | Shoot & Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-simulator-hunter-game/id1501749754/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-and-release-camera-hunter/id1663502772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 290 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mikalai Kazei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881512164) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### Hunting Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-simulator-hunter-game/id1501749754)

Experience a realistic 3D hunting simulator with strategic shooting mechanics. Explore diverse global environments, track animals using advanced systems, and utilize a variety of weapons and gear. Engage in intense chases and hone your skills as a professional hunter.

**Highlights:** 3D hunting and shooting gameplay, Realistic global environments, Animal tracking system, Variety of hunting weapons, Night vision and stealth tactics, Hunting companion dog

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 4000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hunting Thermal imager | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 8400 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins 8800 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sniper Hunter Games: Rifle .50 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shotgun games Magnum 12/76 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hunting Sniper rifle .308 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins 19200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins 17600 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hunting Quad Bike ATV (4WD) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins 38400 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic hunting experience
- 🚀 Variety of hunting locations and animals
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💯 Great for hunting enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of detailed instructions
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🎨 Outdated or poor graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when opening the gun menu
- Purchased items not showing up or disappearing
- Inconsistent animal behavior and movement
- Difficulty tracking and collecting wounded animals

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and hunting locations
- Improve graphics and visual quality
- Implement a trophy system to display trophies
- Add more customization options for weapons and gear
- Introduce multiplayer or co-op hunting modes


### 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 Hunting Simulator free?

Hunting Simulator 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 Simulator or Shoot & Release?

Shoot & Release is rated higher. Hunting Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Shoot & Release averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Hunting Simulator or Shoot & Release have ads?

Hunting Simulator shows ads; Shoot & Release does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hunting Simulator or Shoot & Release?

Hunting Simulator ships an update monthly, and Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hunting Simulator 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.*