# Need for Speed™ Most Wanted vs Hitman

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hitman at 87% against Need for Speed™ Most Wanted's 38%. Hitman also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Need for Speed™ Most Wanted's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $14.99) and chart position (#5 vs #77). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted costs $4.99 and Hitman $14.99 up front. Need for Speed™ Most Wanted sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hitman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hitman holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 819 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Need for Speed™ Most Wanted's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hitman's.

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted ships an update every 4 months, Hitman every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Need for Speed™ Most Wanted | Hitman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-for-speed-most-wanted/id540925164/reviews) | **[4.9 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 819 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #77 |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-for-speed-most-wanted/id540925164)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Racing, #29 Top Paid · Action, #85 Top Grossing · Racing, #87 Top Paid · Games, #153 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience intense street racing with high-speed chases and customizable cars. Outrun police and rivals, customize your vehicles with mods, and prove your skills to become the Most Wanted. Features realistic damage and stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Outrun police and rivals, Customize over 40 unique cars, Realistic full-car damage, Earn Speed Points to unlock cars, Challenge friends on the Wanted List, Touch or tilt steering options

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gearhead Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Street Racer Pack! | $8.99 | one-time |
| Speed Demon Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Most Wanted Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Great mobile racing experience
- 💯 Best mobile NFS game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🚗 Limited car customization
- 🚓 Frustrating police AI

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching or crashing
- Progression reset issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Glitches with NFS edition cars

**Requested features**

- Free roam mode
- More cars and customization options
- Controller support
- Multiplayer mode


### Hitman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Step into the shoes of Agent 47, a betrayed assassin on the run. Plan your approach, adapt to your surroundings, and eliminate targets in a world that rewards stealth and strategy. Experience a deep narrative and challenging gameplay with customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Stealth and strategic assassination, Elaborate mission environments, Customizable touchscreen controls, Gamepad and keyboard/mouse support, Instinct Mode for target identification, Point Shooting for rapid elimination, Challenging game modes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Nice port
- 👍 Smooth mechanics
- 👍 Great atmosphere and level design
- 👍 Balanced between action and stealth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy when trying to crouch, use instinct, or switch weapons
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more quests to diversify the game
- Add Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Need for Speed™ Most Wanted free?

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Hitman free?

Hitman costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted or Hitman?

Hitman is rated higher. Need for Speed™ Most Wanted averages 3.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Hitman averages 4.9 from 819 ratings.

### Do Need for Speed™ Most Wanted or Hitman have ads?

Neither Need for Speed™ Most Wanted nor Hitman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted or Hitman?

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted ships an update every 4 months, and Hitman every 3 weeks. Most recently, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hitman on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted or Hitman?

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Hitman at #77. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*