# Control Ultimate Edition vs Hitman

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 (#10 vs #87). 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.

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.

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.

Control Ultimate Edition ships an update every 5 days, Hitman every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Ultimate Edition | Hitman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520/reviews) | **[4.9 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 290 | **742** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #87 |
| Size | 568 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Remedy Entertainment PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/422020156) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Ultimate Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-ultimate-edition/id6502953520)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Adventure, #19 Top Paid · Action, #65 Top Paid · Games, #119 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hitman

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

**Currently charting:** #87 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 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 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Control Ultimate Edition or Hitman?

Control Ultimate Edition currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Hitman at #87. 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.*