Comparison

Control Ultimate Edition vs Hitman

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

Head to head
About

Control Ultimate Edition

Engage in a supernatural third-person action-adventure where you wield telekinetic powers and transforming weaponry to combat an ominous enemy. Uncover the dark secrets of a secretive government agency and fight to regain control of a world under threat.

Highlights
  • Supernatural combat
  • Transforming weaponry
  • Telekinetic powers
  • Uncover mysteries
  • Explore hidden world
  • Challenging boss fights
Features
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A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control… Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control? Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, CONTROL presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience. CONTROL Ultimate Edition has now been adapted to iOS. We have implemented touch controls and made changes to the in-game UI and game mechanics, like aiming and puzzles to provide a great experience for supported touch devices. The game renders beautifully through Metal and supports Ray Tracing on supported hardware. Key features UNCOVER THE MYSTERIES: Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought you here. EVERYTHING IS YOUR WEAPON: Unleash destruction through transforming weaponry and telekinetic powers. Discover new ways to annihilate your enemies as you harness powerful abilities to turn everything around you into a lethal weapon. EXPLORE A HIDDEN WORLD: Delve deep into the ominous expanses of a secretive government agency. Explore the Bureau’s shifting environments only to discover that there is always more than meets the eye… FIGHT FOR CONTROL: Battle a relentless enemy through exciting missions and challenging boss fights to earn powerful upgrades that maximize abilities and customize your weaponry. CONTROL Ultimate Edition on iOS supports the following MetalFX features: MetalFX TAAU - Temporal Anti-Aliasing and upscaling MetalFX Frame Interpolation Ray-Tracing is supported on devices with M3+ or A19 Pro with 10Gb of memory.

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

Control Ultimate Edition4 screens
Hitman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Control Ultimate Edition at $4.99 against Hitman's $14.99. Control Ultimate Edition also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#9 vs #90). Hitman's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (87% vs 62%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99 and Hitman $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hitman holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 290 and 742 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Control Ultimate Edition's written reviews are positive against 87% of Hitman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, Hitman every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Control Ultimate Edition versus Hitman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Ultimate EditionHitman
Price$4.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.0 (290 ratings)4.9 (742 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings290742 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#9 — better#90
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size568 MB2.0 GB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRemedy Entertainment PLCFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Control Ultimate Edition

All ratings290 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.1%

Hitman

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

Bugs and requests

Control Ultimate Edition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Control Ultimate Edition

No in-app purchases

None

Hitman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control Ultimate Edition free?
Control Ultimate Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hitman free?
Hitman costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Control Ultimate Edition or Hitman?
Hitman is rated higher. Control Ultimate Edition averages 4.0 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Hitman averages 4.9 from 742 ratings.
Do Control Ultimate Edition or Hitman have ads?
Neither Control Ultimate Edition nor Hitman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Ultimate Edition or Hitman?
Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, and Hitman every 3 weeks. Most recently, Control Ultimate Edition was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hitman on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Control Ultimate Edition or Hitman?
Control Ultimate Edition currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Hitman at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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