Comparison

Hitman vs Sniper Elite 4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hitman

Step into the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin tasked with dismantling a shadowy conspiracy. Utilize disguises, ingenuity, and an arsenal of weapons to execute silent, witness-free kills or engineer elaborate accidents. Infiltrate, execute, and escape undetected in this stealth-action classic with modern gameplay enhancements.

Highlights
  • Master of disguise and improvisation
  • Sandbox missions with multiple approaches
  • Upgradable weapon arsenal
  • Instinct Mode for enhanced awareness
  • Customizable touchscreen interface
  • Full gamepad and keyboard/mouse support
Features
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PLAY THE FIRST MISSION FOR FREE Begin your killer career with the first of Blood Money’s massively replayable sandbox missions, then unlock the complete game with a single in-app purchase. === You are Agent 47 — a trained killer caught in the crosshairs of a rival agency, “The Franchise”. Embark on an daring mission to take out a shadowy conspiracy’s lethal architects, and employ every tool at your disposal to get the job done while keeping a low profile. Infiltrate, execute, and escape undetected. Featuring gameplay improvements inspired by later games in the series, Reprisal is an artful redesign of a stealth-action classic — complete with a fully customisable touchscreen interface and full gamepad support. EXECUTION IS EVERYTHING Become a master of disguise, ingenuity and improvisation. With multiple ways to approach each objective, Blood Money’s sandbox missions encourage experimentation, creativity, and repeat playthroughs. THE ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL Hit hard with an arsenal of upgradable weapons. Perform silent, witness-free kills, or manipulate the environment to engineer tragic “accidents”. The cleaner the hit, the better the payoff. INTRODUCING INSTINCT MODE The devil is in the details. Inspired by later HITMAN games, Instinct Mode highlights targets, guards and mission-critical points of interest for stealthy kills and quick getaways — the hallmarks of a professional assassin. ONE STEP AHEAD An all-new minimap offers situational awareness in real-time, while added alerts warn players when 47 is trespassing or arousing suspicion. COMPLETE CONTROL Tailor the touchscreen controls, connect a gamepad, or utilise full keyboard and mouse support. Whatever your playstyle, complete control is always at your fingertips. === We recommend playing Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisal on iOS 16 or later. You need 3.9GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone 8 Plus and later • iPhone SE 2 (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad mini 5 (2019) and later • iPad Air 3 (2019) and later • iPad 7 (2019) and later • iPad Pro 1st gen (2015), 12.9" model only • iPad Pro 2nd gen (2017) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com Hitman: Blood Money © 2000-2025 IO Interactive A/S. IO Interactive, IOI, HITMAN are registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About

Sniper Elite 4

Engage in World War 2 sniping as a skilled agent in a vast Italian campaign. Hunt enemies, complete objectives, and experience realistic ballistics. Utilize an extensive arsenal and witness brutal X-ray kill cams.

Highlights
  • Expansive single-player campaign
  • Realistic rifle ballistics
  • Extensive World War 2 arsenal
  • Acclaimed X-ray Kill Cams
  • Apple device cross-save
  • Touch and controller support
Features
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Experience unrivalled World War 2 sniping gameplay with Sniper Elite 4. Take the role of SOE agent, and crack sniper, Karl Fairburne in a thrilling single-player campaign. Travel to the beautiful Mediterranean coast of Italy to battle the Axis Forces and free the country from fascism. Sniper Elite 4 is an award-winning best seller, recognised for its authenticity and its intense gameplay experience. EXPANSIVE SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN Hours of gripping gameplay in huge, sandbox style, campaign levels with hundreds of enemies, vehicles, and high-ranking Nazi officers to hunt. Forge your own path to your objectives, uncover new sniper nests, find secret side missions, collectibles and more! AWARD-WINNING SNIPING Experience genre-defining rifle ballistics where snipers must take account of wind, gravity, and heart rate to land satisfying shots over hundreds of meters. EXTENSIVE ARSENAL Adapt seamlessly to any combat situation with an impressive array of iconic World War 2 rifles, pistols, submachine guns, heavy weapons, traps, grenades, and explosives. ACCLAIMED X-RAY KILL CAMS Sniper Elite’s acclaimed X-ray Kill Camera frames your most impressive melee attacks and explosive trap kills in bone-cracking detail. APPLE DEVICE CROSS-SAVE Whether at home or on the move, continue your mission across your Apple devices as you fight back against the Axis forces and help bring victory to the Allies. TOUCH & CONTROLLER SUPPORT As well as supporting a wide range of external controllers, you can play directly on your Apple device with intuitive touch controls.

Screenshots

Hitman4 screens
Sniper Elite 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sniper Elite 4 at weekly against Hitman's every 2 months. Hitman's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hitman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sniper Elite 4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hitman holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 566 and 296 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Hitman's written reviews are positive against 56% of Sniper Elite 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hitman ships an update every 2 months, Sniper Elite 4 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hitman versus Sniper Elite 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHitmanSniper Elite 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (566 ratings) — better3.9 (296 ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings566 — better296
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB1.9 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdRebellion Games

Customer experience

Hitman

All ratings566 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative22.7%

Sniper Elite 4

All ratings296 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews543 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative34.3%

User reviews

Hitman

From 566 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great mobile port
  • 🎮 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics
  • 💎 Faithful to the original

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🕹️ Challenging touch controls
  • 🔇 Audio glitches

Sniper Elite 4

From 296 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🎮 Great with controller
  • 👍 Faithful port of console version
  • 🎨 Good graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
  • 🎮 Subpar touch controls
  • 🔧 Lack of graphics options
  • 🔒 No multiplayer/co-op

Bugs and requests

Hitman

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Save/load functionality not working
  • Character disappearing in buildings
  • Inconsistent wire/choke mechanics
  • Alerts causing visual glitches
  • Crashes at specific mission points

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Implement customizable button layouts
  • Provide HD texture and resolution options
  • Include more missions and weapons
  • Add Chinese and Korean language support

Sniper Elite 4

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Crashes at certain levels
  • Performance issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Uncapped framerate
  • Gyroscope support
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Graphics settings

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hitman

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$14.99
4 purchases

Sniper Elite 4

One-time4
  • Target Fuhrer$0.99
  • Deathstorm$9.99
  • Main Campaign$19.99
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  • Complete Edition$24.99

Questions

Is Hitman free?
Hitman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sniper Elite 4 free?
Sniper Elite 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hitman or Sniper Elite 4?
Hitman is rated higher. Hitman averages 4.3 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while Sniper Elite 4 averages 3.9 from 296 ratings.
Do Hitman or Sniper Elite 4 have ads?
Neither Hitman nor Sniper Elite 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hitman or Sniper Elite 4?
Hitman ships an update every 2 months, and Sniper Elite 4 weekly. Most recently, Hitman was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sniper Elite 4 on September 22, 2026.

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