Comparison

Sniper Elite 4 vs Hitman

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Hitman

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
Currently charting
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Branded a traitor and hunted by the Agency he once served, Agent 47 returns to iOS in Hitman: Absolution. Stalk your targets through elaborate environments that reward both quick thinking and patient planning. Strike silently from the shadows, or let your silverballers do the talking — whatever your approach, each of Absolution’s 20 missions is a contract killer’s happy hunting ground. Expertly adapted for mobile play, Absolution’s sleek touchscreen controls offer 47’s hallmark precision, with gamepad and keyboard & mouse support included for the full AAA experience on the go. SIGNATURE STYLE Blend into the background, kill silently, and disappear without trace, or go in all guns blazing! Absolution’s missions invite you to experiment, improvise and perfect your technique. COMPLETE CONTROL Customise touch controls until they fit you like a glove, or connect a gamepad or any keyboard & mouse that is compatible with iPadOS. MORE THAN A NUMBER The story of Absolution puts Agent 47’s character under the spotlight, where both his loyalties and his conscience are put to the test. KILLER INSTINCT Use Instinct Mode to identify targets, predict enemy movement, and highlight points of interest. CLEAR YOUR PATH Use Point Shooting to stop time, mark multiple enemies, and eliminate them in a heartbeat. MASTER THE CRAFT Find new ways to take out your marks, complete Challenges, or take the ultimate test in Purist mode, with deadlier enemies and no help to guide you. CONTRACTS MODE Hitman’s unlimited sandbox mode — take on player-designed contracts from other agents around the world, or create and share your own. === We recommend playing Hitman: Absolution on iOS 18 or later. You need 12GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE - 2nd Generation (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad - 8th Generation (2020) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com Hitman: Absolution™ © 2000-2026 IO Interactive A/S. IO Interactive, IOI, HITMAN are registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Sniper Elite 44 screens
Hitman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sniper Elite 4 at Free against Hitman's $14.99. Sniper Elite 4 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Hitman's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ratings volume, 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

Sniper Elite 4 is free to download; Hitman costs $14.99 up front. Sniper Elite 4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hitman asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hitman holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 296 and 742 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Sniper Elite 4's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hitman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sniper Elite 4 ships an update weekly, Hitman every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sniper Elite 4 versus Hitman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSniper Elite 4Hitman
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.9 (296 ratings)4.9 (742 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings296742 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#120 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB2.0 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRebellion GamesFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Sniper Elite 4

All ratings296 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews543 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative34.3%

Hitman

All ratings742 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

Sniper Elite 4

From 296 App Store ratings

What 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

Hitman

From 742 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes

Bugs and requests

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

Hitman

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Laggy when trying to crouch, use instinct, or switch weapons
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add more quests to diversify the game
  • Add Chinese language support

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sniper Elite 4

One-time4
  • Target Fuhrer$0.99
  • Deathstorm$9.99
  • Main Campaign$19.99
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  • Complete Edition$24.99
None

Hitman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sniper Elite 4 free?
Sniper Elite 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hitman free?
Hitman costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sniper Elite 4 or Hitman?
Hitman is rated higher. Sniper Elite 4 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Hitman averages 4.9 from 742 ratings.
Do Sniper Elite 4 or Hitman have ads?
Neither Sniper Elite 4 nor Hitman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sniper Elite 4 or Hitman?
Sniper Elite 4 ships an update weekly, and Hitman every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sniper Elite 4 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hitman on September 22, 2026.

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