# CoTW Guide vs American Marksman

The clearest difference is ads: CoTW Guide at none against American Marksman's shown. American Marksman's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 462). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoTW Guide sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and American Marksman sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CoTW Guide against 4.5 for American Marksman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: American Marksman has 4.1K ratings behind it against 462, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, American Marksman every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoTW Guide | American Marksman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (462 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-marksman/id6444222753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 462 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **83.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 675 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cristiano Gimenes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559292184) | [Battle Creek Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798540630) |

## What reviewers say

### CoTW Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cotw-guide/id1559292182)

An unofficial, comprehensive guide for theHunter: Call of the Wild. Access detailed information on animals, reserves, weapon stats, and more to enhance your hunting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Animal information, Reserve details, Need times and weight ranges, Medal tracking, Weapon stats, Hunting tips

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Quail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Turkey Leg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fur Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Deer Steak | $3.99 | one-time |
| Maps Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Wild Feast | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful guide for COTW players
- 🚀 Comprehensive information on animals, fur types, and trophies
- 💡 Useful for beginners and experienced players
- 🔍 Detailed breakdown of animal details and stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some information is outdated or inaccurate
- ⏱️ Slow to update with new content and map changes
- 🔍 Lacks visual references for fur types and animal appearances
- 🗺️ No in-app maps or location information for animals

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect diamond/gold score thresholds for some animals
- Inconsistent or missing need zone times for certain species
- Crashes or freezes when opening the app on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for new maps and animals
- Include visual references for fur types and animal appearances
- Implement a checklist or tracking system for collected trophies
- Add in-app maps with animal hotspot locations
- Provide gun recommendations and suitability for different animals


### American Marksman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-marksman/id6444222753)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on realistic outdoor adventures in this hunting and exploration game. Hunt in vast open landscapes, modify terrain, and enjoy multiplayer co-op or roleplaying with friends. Purchase land and invite others to share your wilderness experiences.

**Highlights:** Open-world hunting, Terrain modification, Multiplayer hunting, Roleplaying features, Off-roading, Land ownership

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| American Marksman Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| American Marksman Membership | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 50 Wood for American Marksman | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition for Marksman | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold for American Marksman | $4.99 | one-time |
| American Marksman Show Winner | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Gun | $5.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gold for American Marksman | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 Gun | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold for American Marksman | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Wood for American Marksman | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold for Marksman | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold for Marksman | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Realistic and fun
- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for hunting practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive items and membership
- 🔒 Restricted content behind paywall
- 🐢 Slow progression and earning money
- 🐛 Disappearing camps and trophies

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Animals falling outside boundaries
- Disappearing camps and trophies
- Incorrect weapon damage values
- Scope and binocular getting stuck

**Requested features**

- More maps and environments
- Additional animals to hunt
- Bows and crossbows
- Hunting dogs
- Predator animals that attack


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoTW Guide free?

CoTW Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is American Marksman free?

American Marksman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CoTW Guide or American Marksman?

CoTW Guide is rated higher. CoTW Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 462 ratings, while American Marksman averages 4.5 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do CoTW Guide or American Marksman have ads?

American Marksman shows ads; CoTW Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, CoTW Guide or American Marksman?

CoTW Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and American Marksman every 2 weeks. Most recently, CoTW Guide was updated on September 22, 2026 and American Marksman on September 26, 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.*