# Slingshot Hit vs Shoot & Release

The clearest difference is rating: Shoot & Release at 5.0 against Slingshot Hit's 4.5. Shoot & Release also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Slingshot Hit's advantage is ratings volume (342 vs 12). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slingshot Hit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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: Slingshot Hit has 342 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slingshot Hit ships an update every 2 months, Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slingshot Hit | Shoot & Release |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingshot-hit-aim-and-shoot/id1624890607/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-and-release-camera-hunter/id1663502772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 748 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [8GREAT GAMES, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680456883) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### Slingshot Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingshot-hit-aim-and-shoot/id1624890607)

Experience a unique hunting simulator with a slingshot as your primary weapon. Explore diverse environments, hunt various birds and animals, and enjoy offline gameplay. Test your precision in this action-packed shooter.

**Highlights:** Slingshot hunting gameplay, Diverse hunting maps (jungle, snow), Duck and animal hunting, Offline gameplay, FPS shooter mechanics, Leaderboard tournaments

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads in Slingshot Hit | $4.99 | 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 Slingshot Hit free?

Slingshot Hit 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, Slingshot Hit or Shoot & Release?

Shoot & Release is rated higher. Slingshot Hit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Shoot & Release averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Slingshot Hit or Shoot & Release have ads?

Slingshot Hit shows ads; Shoot & Release does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slingshot Hit or Shoot & Release?

Slingshot Hit ships an update every 2 months, and Shoot & Release every 5 weeks. Most recently, Slingshot Hit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shoot & Release on September 20, 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.*