RESIDENT EVIL 2 vs Sniper Elite 4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RESIDENT EVIL 2
Experience survival horror in a city overrun by zombies. A deadly virus has turned residents into flesh-eating monsters, and you must fight for survival. Unravel a gripping storyline filled with unimaginable horrors.
- Survival horror gameplay
- Gripping storyline
- Zombie-infested city setting
- Controller recommended for optimal experience
- Cross-device save data synchronization
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A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2. ------------------------------------------------------------ ■By purchasing, you will be granted a license to use the product. ■A network connection is required when starting the application. ■About the End User License Agreement ・This End User License Agreement (this “Agreement”) applies to the user’s use of this game software program (the “Program”). ・THIS AGREEMENT SHALL COME INTO EFFECT BETWEEN CAPCOM CO., LTD. AND USER(S) UPON INSTALLATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE USER. ・Those users between the ages of 13 and 18 (or between 13 and the age of legal majority in your country of residence) or a person with limited capacity shall install the Program only after obtaining approval from its parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these provisions of this Agreement. Please confirm the terms above and agree to this Agreement before purchasing the Program. ------------------------------------------------------------ ■A limited part of the base game can be played for free. In order to play the full game, an in-app purchase is required. ■Keyboard and mouse are not supported. ■We recommend playing this game with a controller. It can be played on an iPad, but using a controller will provide a better experience. Note: Please check the Apple website for controllers compatible with iPad. Not all controllers will work as intended. ■This application is approximately 25GB. Important Note: The installation process requires that you have at least twice the size of the application in free storage space available. We recommend downloading the data in an environment with good connectivity. ■Estimated download time based on connection speed: 10Mbps - Over 6 hours 100Mbps - 30 to 40 minutes 300Mbps - 8 to 10 minutes ■Save data can be uploaded and downloaded between MacOS and iOS devices. ■Purchase Precautions ・After purchase, returns (including exchange for other products/services) will not be provided for any reason. ・In-app purchases can only be used by the Apple Account that made the purchase and cannot be shared with Family Sharing members. ■Compatible OSs and Devices https://www.capcom-games.com/apple/en-us/ ------------------------------------------------------------ RESIDENT EVIL is a trademark and/or registered trademark of CAPCOM CO., LTD. and/or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sniper Elite 4 at weekly against RESIDENT EVIL 2's every 2 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. RESIDENT EVIL 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sniper Elite 4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for RESIDENT EVIL 2 against 3.9 for Sniper Elite 4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 626 and 296 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of RESIDENT EVIL 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Sniper Elite 4's.
RESIDENT EVIL 2 ships an update every 2 months, Sniper Elite 4 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RESIDENT EVIL 2 | Sniper Elite 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (626 ratings) | 3.9 (296 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better | 56.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 626 — better | 296 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 700 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd | Rebellion Games |
Customer experience
RESIDENT EVIL 2
Sniper Elite 4
User reviews
RESIDENT EVIL 2
From 626 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Excellent port quality
- 💡 Customizable graphics settings
- 🎮 Good controller support
- 🔥 Impressive graphics and visuals
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🎮 Controller button mapping issues
- 🔍 Lack of full-screen option
- 🔌 Internet connection required to play
Sniper Elite 4
From 296 App Store ratingsWhat 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
RESIDENT EVIL 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Saves not working properly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Weapons not functioning after reloading
Requested features
3 requests- Add PlayStation controller button icons
- Improve touch screen controls
- Bring more Resident Evil titles to Apple platforms
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
RESIDENT EVIL 2
- All In-game Rewards Unlocked$4.99
- Base Game$39.99
Sniper Elite 4
- Target Fuhrer$0.99
- Deathstorm$9.99
- Main Campaign$19.99
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- Complete Edition$24.99
Questions
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