# Duck Hunting 3D vs Shoot & Release

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shoot & Release at 100% against Duck Hunting 3D's 7%. Shoot & Release also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Duck Hunting 3D's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 12) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duck Hunting 3D sells 10 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: Duck Hunting 3D has 5.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Duck Hunting 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shoot & Release's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duck Hunting 3D | Shoot & Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-hunting-3d-fps-shooting/id1585788136/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-and-release-camera-hunter/id1663502772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 785 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MINOR BUGS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560977130) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### Duck Hunting 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-hunting-3d-fps-shooting/id1585788136)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a realistic hunting adventure with immersive environments and exciting missions. Test your precision shooting skills with various weapons and game modes. Enjoy dynamic natural settings and smooth FPS controls in this thrilling hunting simulator.

**Highlights:** Realistic hunting adventure, Immersive environments, Engaging missions, Multiple game modes, Wide range of weapons, Natural environments, Simple FPS controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Sniper Gun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Sniper Access | $1.49 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Modes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 04 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Gems Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Guns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Duck Hunting 3D free?

Duck Hunting 3D 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, Duck Hunting 3D or Shoot & Release?

Shoot & Release is rated higher. Duck Hunting 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Shoot & Release averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Duck Hunting 3D or Shoot & Release have ads?

Duck Hunting 3D shows ads; Shoot & Release does not.

### Which is updated more often, Duck Hunting 3D or Shoot & Release?

Duck Hunting 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. Most recently, Duck Hunting 3D was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shoot & Release on November 3, 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.*