DiveHunter vs Shoot & Release
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiveHunter
Experience the thrill of spearfishing in this immersive mobile simulator. Test your apnea skills to catch fish and earn time, aiming for the highest score based on speed and weight. Replay to improve your performance and enjoy endless underwater hunting challenges.
- Spearfishing simulation
- Apnea challenges
- Time-based gameplay
- Fish catch scoring
- Star rating system
- Replayable levels
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DiveHunter, the new mobile game dedicated to spearfishing enthusiasts is now ready for you! Born from the idea of an estimator and fishing enthusiast, DiveHunter was conceived and created to be a full-fledged simulator, without neglecting the playful aspect, for a new and engaging entertainment. Test your marine hunting skills in total apnea! You have 30 to 40 seconds of oxygen available to prey on and catch your fish with your inseparable rifle: the more fish you capture the more seconds of time you gain. The game includes a game of 10 apneas during which you will go to total your catch between the various half fish and one kg of weight. Based on the fish catch speed and the total weight, the system will assign you a partial and total number of stars (for each apnea). Can you do more? No problem! You can try again and have fun with DiveHunter as many times as you want.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shoot & Release at 100% against DiveHunter's 49%. Shoot & Release also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). DiveHunter's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. DiveHunter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Shoot & Release asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shoot & Release holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DiveHunter has 67 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of DiveHunter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shoot & Release's.
DiveHunter ships an update every 3 months, Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiveHunter | Shoot & Release |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (67 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 798 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Giovanni Ferraro | Loyal Foundry, Inc. |
Customer experience
DiveHunter
Shoot & Release
In-app purchases
DiveHunter
- DiveHunter Dev Fund 0.50$0.99
- ten apneas$0.99
- DiveHunter Dev Fund$0.99
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- Camouflage skin$2.99
- Camouflage rifle$2.99
- Sunset scenario$3.99
- Sunrise scenario$3.99
- Flashlight$4.99
- Pearls$4.99
- Pearl170$12.99
- Pearl250$17.99
- Pearl650$44.99
Shoot & Release
No in-app purchases
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