# Sniper Elite 4 vs Hitman

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sniper Elite 4 | Hitman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniper-elite-4/id6477828959/reviews) | **[4.9 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 296 | **742** |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rebellion Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/538401096) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Sniper Elite 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniper-elite-4/id6477828959)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Target Fuhrer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deathstorm | $9.99 | one-time |
| Main Campaign | $19.99 | one-time |
| Complete Edition | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Great with controller
- 👍 Faithful port of console version
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
- 🎮 Subpar touch controls
- 🔧 Lack of graphics options
- 🔒 No multiplayer/co-op

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Crashes at certain levels
- Performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Uncapped framerate
- Gyroscope support
- Customizable touch controls
- Graphics settings


### Hitman

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

**Currently charting:** #90 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*