# NARUTO vs Hitman

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hitman at 87% against NARUTO's 72%. Hitman also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). NARUTO's advantage is price ($12.99 vs $14.99) and chart position (#13 vs #71). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

NARUTO costs $12.99 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 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 742 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of NARUTO's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hitman's.

NARUTO ships an update every 2 months, Hitman every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NARUTO | Hitman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$12.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm/id6479512734/reviews) | **[4.9 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 742 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #71 |
| Size | 3.2 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### NARUTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm/id6479512734)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Role Playing, #41 Top Paid · Action, #122 Top Paid · Games, #194 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience Naruto's childhood adventures in a 3D action-packed game. Relive iconic battles and explore the Hidden Leaf Village with intuitive touch controls. Enjoy a variety of missions, mini-games, and a robust roster of characters.

**Highlights:** 3D competitive action, Ultimate Mission Mode, Free Battle Mode, 25 playable characters, Intuitive touch controls, Auto-save feature, Retry feature for missions

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful console port
- 🎮 Nostalgic experience
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💯 Captures the essence of the anime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🔍 Suboptimal screen optimization
- 🕹️ Challenging touch controls
- 🔒 No online multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and data loss
- Audio issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Full screen optimization
- Online multiplayer
- More Naruto Storm games


### Hitman

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

**Currently charting:** #71 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 NARUTO free?

NARUTO costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hitman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NARUTO or Hitman?

Hitman is rated higher. NARUTO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Hitman averages 4.9 from 742 ratings.

### Do NARUTO or Hitman have ads?

Neither NARUTO nor Hitman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NARUTO or Hitman?

NARUTO ships an update every 2 months, and Hitman every 3 weeks. Most recently, NARUTO was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hitman on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NARUTO or Hitman?

NARUTO currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Hitman at #71. 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.*