# DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT vs Hitman

The clearest difference is price: Hitman at $14.99 against DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT's $39.99. Hitman also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (87% vs 61%). DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT costs $39.99 and Hitman $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hitman holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 648 and 835 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hitman's.

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT ships an update every 3 days, Hitman every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT | Hitman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (648 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-stranding-directors-cut/id6449748961/reviews) | **[4.9 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 648 | **835** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#69** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-stranding-directors-cut/id6449748961)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Adventure, #109 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a genre-defying journey as a delivery man in a post-apocalyptic America. Connect isolated survivors and reunite a shattered world by delivering hope, facing supernatural threats and a desolate society. Experience enhanced gameplay with new features and cross-over content.

**Highlights:** Genre-defying experience, Deliver hope to humanity, Connect last survivors, High frame rate, Photo mode, Cross-over content

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent performance on Apple Silicon devices
- 🎮 Great with controller support
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay experience
- 🎬 Cinematic and immersive story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain on mobile devices
- 📺 Blurry or low-resolution visuals on some devices
- 🎮 Uncomfortable virtual controls on touchscreen
- 💾 Large download size and storage requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during certain cutscenes
- Inability to download or launch the game
- Inconsistent save data and progress loss
- Compatibility issues on some Mac and iOS models

**Requested features**

- Add graphics settings and resolution options
- Improve save/load functionality and auto-save
- Optimize performance and stability across all devices
- Enhance mouse and keyboard support for desktop
- Provide iCloud/cross-save functionality


### Hitman

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

**Currently charting:** #69 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 DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT free?

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hitman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT or Hitman?

Hitman is rated higher. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT averages 3.9 out of 5 from 648 ratings, while Hitman averages 4.9 from 835 ratings.

### Do DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT or Hitman have ads?

Neither DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT nor Hitman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT or Hitman?

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT ships an update every 3 days, and Hitman every 3 weeks. Most recently, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hitman on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT or Hitman?

DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Hitman at #69. 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.*