# Death Worm™ vs Big Hunter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Death Worm™ at monthly against Big Hunter's every 3 months. Death Worm™ also leads on ratings volume (57K vs 5.5K) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Death Worm™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Big Hunter sells 12 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 — 4.7 for Death Worm™ against 4.6 for Big Hunter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Death Worm™ has 57K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Death Worm™'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Big Hunter's.

Death Worm™ ships an update monthly, Big Hunter every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Death Worm™ | Big Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-worm/id408657000/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 78.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playcreek Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896687440) | [Kakarod Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/635335464) |

## What reviewers say

### Death Worm™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-worm/id408657000)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Control a massive underground monster to devour everything in its path. Explore diverse environments, battle over 40 enemy types, and destroy vehicles and aircraft. Enjoy multiple game modes and evolving worm visuals for endless destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Underground monster control, 4 feeding locations, 60 campaign levels, 3 bonus mini-games, 3 survival modes, Evolving worm visuals, Destroy vehicles and aircraft

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 - Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 - Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 53 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 - Tier 7 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique worm designs
- 👍 Satisfying destruction
- 👍 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy without purchases
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Revive feature not working as expected
- Levels sometimes feel unbalanced or too difficult
- Occasional UI issues or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more worm types and abilities
- Implement an endless/survival mode
- Allow more customization of worms
- Improve the tutorial and onboarding experience
- Reduce energy requirements or add an unlimited mode


### Big Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972)

Embark on a thrilling hunting adventure in a primeval world. Use spears, axes, and boomerangs to take down giant beasts. Compete with players globally and uncover an engaging story.

**Highlights:** Physics-based hunting gameplay, Variety of primitive weapons, Easy touch controls, Outstanding graphic design, Global ranking competition, Engaging story with unexpected ending

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Box of Ivory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Woolly Rhino Story | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Ivory | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Terror Bird Story | $1.99 | one-time |
| Horn Shuriken Prince's Hair | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Smilodon Story | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Minerals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ancient Bats Story | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Ivory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Ivory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Minerals | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and fun gameplay
- 👍 Minimalistic art style
- 🕹️ Challenging but addictive
- 💰 Reasonable monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤕 Difficult later levels
- 🔁 Lack of progression
- 🕰️ Slow progress to unlock new content

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent hit detection on weak points

**Requested features**

- Add more animals to hunt
- Introduce new game modes
- Allow weapon and character customization
- Improve camera view for better visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Death Worm™ free?

Death Worm™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big Hunter free?

Big Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Death Worm™ or Big Hunter?

Death Worm™ is rated higher. Death Worm™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Big Hunter averages 4.6 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Death Worm™ or Big Hunter have ads?

Both Death Worm™ and Big Hunter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Death Worm™ or Big Hunter?

Death Worm™ ships an update monthly, and Big Hunter every 3 months. Most recently, Death Worm™ was updated on October 3, 2026 and Big Hunter on October 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.*