Comparison

Carnivores vs Ice Age Hunter

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

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About

Carnivores

Embark on a thrilling hunting simulation set in the Ice Age. Track and challenge prehistoric creatures like mammoths and smilodons in a realistic 3D environment. Equip yourself with various tools and weapons for survival or observation.

Highlights
  • Ice Age creature hunting simulation
  • Realistic 3D animal models and roars
  • Choose time of day and night vision
  • Equip camouflage, radar, and scent cover
  • Hunt with weapons or observe with a camera
  • Trophy room for stored prey
  • Tranquilizer option for humane hunting
Features
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The most exciting hunting journey now takes you to Ice Age! The only game which lets you see cool meat-eating Ice Age creatures in action and challenge them for ultimate survival! Carnivores: Ice Age is a hunting simulation that is completely true to life and totally breathtaking. You land on a distant planet inhabited by Ice Age creatures like mammoths, smilodons and giant bears and progress from a shy wildlife observer to a stealthy and ruthless Yeti hunter. All animals are in full 3D complete with their terrifying roars! • Chose time of day (night vision on!) • Fill the area with animals to your liking and skills • Equip with camouflage, cover scent or radar • Pick a weapon and hunt or take the camera and observe • Store your prey in real-size trophy room • Go green and use tranquilizer instead of bullets • Read tips and tricks for every animal in ‘Dinopedia’ • Upgrade to PRO with one-time purchase to access 5 huge 3D hunting areas To anyone who played Carnivores on PC, guaranteed hours of nostalgia! More Ice Age creatures and more maps are coming! The game is compatible with Fling controller.

About

Ice Age Hunter

Embark on a thrilling hunting adventure in a prehistoric world. Battle dangerous Ice Age carnivores using various vehicles and weapons, or join up to 20 players online to hunt together. Build campfires and survive the night in this immersive survival experience.

Highlights
  • Single Player & Online Multiplayer
  • Play as Ice Age Animals
  • Hunt Dangerous Carnivores
  • Utilize Vehicles and Weapons
  • Build Campfires
  • High Quality Graphics
Features
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Single Player & Online Multiplayer(play as a Ice Age Animal) Multiplayer Choose to play as a Ice Age animal against up to 20 players. Single player Frozen and scared, you must battle with the elements and hunt these dangerous carnivores: Sabertooth Tiger, Mammoth, Dire Wolf, Short faced Bear, Wooly Rhino, Megaloceros, Diatryma, Doedicurus, Plesiosaur, Dunkleosteus, Teratorn and Yeti. Use your 4x4 Off-Road Vehicle, Skidoo, Boat and Horse to encounter deadly animals. Weapons include: Handgun/Rifle/Pistol Crossbow(Explosive Arrows)/Compound Bow/Proximity Mines/Gas Canisters. Ice Age Hunter: Evolution has High quality graphics and gameplay. Build Camp fires, become the ultimate hunter and hunt by night in this world that never sleeps. Survival can be fun and given you don’t have the choice, let the hunting begin!

Screenshots

Carnivores4 screens
Ice Age Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ice Age Hunter at Free against Carnivores's $1.99. Carnivores's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Ice Age Hunter is free to download; Carnivores costs $1.99 up front. Ice Age Hunter sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Carnivores asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carnivores holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnivores has 321 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Carnivores's written reviews are positive against 69% of Ice Age Hunter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carnivores ships an update every 2 months, Ice Age Hunter every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Carnivores versus Ice Age Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarnivoresIce Age Hunter
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (321 ratings) — better4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings321 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB102 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTatem Games LtdJurassic Apps

Customer experience

Carnivores

All ratings316 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews808 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative9.2%

Ice Age Hunter

All ratings18 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Carnivores

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Trophies and points not tracking properly
  • Controls and UI elements not responsive
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Animals behaving erratically or not as described

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more animals and creatures to hunt
  • Implement multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Introduce new weapons, vehicles, and environments
  • Add survival and challenge modes
  • Improve trophy room and tracking features
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  • Optimize performance for latest devices

Ice Age Hunter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Carnivores

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Ice Age Hunter

One-time8
  • Handful of Sunga's - 10$0.99
  • Satchel of Sunga's - 20$1.99
  • Backpack of Sunga's - 45$2.99
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  • Golden Bone$2.99
  • Chest of Sunga's - 100$3.99
  • Cart of Sunga's - 300$9.99
  • Wagon of Sunga's - 1000$14.99
  • Shed of Sunga's - 3000$40.99

Questions

Is Carnivores free?
Carnivores costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ice Age Hunter free?
Ice Age Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Carnivores or Ice Age Hunter?
Carnivores is rated higher. Carnivores averages 4.6 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Ice Age Hunter averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do Carnivores or Ice Age Hunter have ads?
Both Carnivores and Ice Age Hunter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Carnivores or Ice Age Hunter?
Carnivores ships an update every 2 months, and Ice Age Hunter every 7 months. Most recently, Carnivores was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ice Age Hunter on November 1, 2026.

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