# Hunter Strike vs Squad Alpha

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hunter Strike at every 5 days against Squad Alpha's every 5 weeks. Hunter Strike also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Squad Alpha's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 29%) and ratings volume (36K vs 4.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hunter Strike sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Squad Alpha sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Squad Alpha holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squad Alpha has 36K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Hunter Strike's written reviews are positive against 54% of Squad Alpha's.

Hunter Strike ships an update every 5 days, Squad Alpha every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hunter Strike | Squad Alpha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-strike/id1544743032/reviews) | **[4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squad-alpha-action-shooting/id1571487050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **53.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 917 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Squad Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squad-alpha-action-shooting/id1571487050)

Engaging top-down shooter with tactical challenges and addictive gameplay. Upgrade guns, collect agents, and conquer over 200 levels with unique bosses. Plan your moves and let the bullets fly in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Top-down shooting gameplay, Tactical planning and strategy, Upgradeable guns and arsenal, Over 200 unique levels, Collectible elite agents, Multiple boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekend Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Weekly Membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boxes Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Soldier's Pick | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Monthly Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game with polished gameplay
- 👍 Amazing game with no ads
- 🚀 Great gameplay and not many ads
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Awesome game with great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game is full of cheaters
- 💰 Pay to win game
- 🔍 Too many forced ads
- 💰 Money grabber game
- 🐛 Crashes after last update

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on loading screen
- Issues with linking to Game Center
- Touch controls stop working randomly

**Requested features**

- Add new character abilities like artillery strike
- Allow weapon fusion to upgrade favorite guns
- Add more boss mechanics and enemy types
- Improve the weapon crafting system
- Implement a multiplayer mode and clan system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hunter Strike free?

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

### Is Squad Alpha free?

Squad Alpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hunter Strike or Squad Alpha?

Squad Alpha is rated higher. Hunter Strike averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Squad Alpha averages 4.7 from 36K ratings.

### Do Hunter Strike or Squad Alpha have ads?

Both Hunter Strike and Squad Alpha show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hunter Strike or Squad Alpha?

Hunter Strike ships an update every 5 days, and Squad Alpha every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hunter Strike was updated on October 27, 2026 and Squad Alpha on October 28, 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.*