# Goat Simulator 3 vs Hitman

The clearest difference is rating: Hitman at 4.9 against Goat Simulator 3's 4.1. Hitman also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 62%) and ratings volume (815 vs 143). Goat Simulator 3's advantage is price ($8.99 vs $14.99) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Goat Simulator 3 costs $8.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hitman has 815 ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Goat Simulator 3's written reviews are positive against 86% of Hitman's.

Goat Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, Hitman every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goat Simulator 3 | Hitman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator-3-multiverse/id6612033628/reviews) | **[4.9 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 143 | **815** |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #159 | **#73** |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Coffee Stain Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198183066) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Goat Simulator 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator-3-multiverse/id6612033628)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Action, #187 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Embrace your inner goat and unleash multiversal chaos! Explore alternate realities, customize your goat with unique powers and gear, and cause hilarious mayhem. This mobile experience lets you break reality anywhere, engaging in mini-games and side quests.

**Highlights:** Multiversal goat chaos on mobile, 8 unique goats with absurd powers, Over 100 customizable gear items, Explore nonsensical worlds, Interdimensional hopping, Mini-games and side quests

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Works well on iPad
- 💡 Lots of fun surprises

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Audio glitches
- 🐛 Disappearing assets

**Reported bugs**

- Collect goat mission is bugged
- NPC cannot spawn riding a vehicle

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Ability to play as different animals


### Hitman

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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 Goat Simulator 3 free?

Goat Simulator 3 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hitman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goat Simulator 3 or Hitman?

Hitman is rated higher. Goat Simulator 3 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Hitman averages 4.9 from 815 ratings.

### Do Goat Simulator 3 or Hitman have ads?

Neither Goat Simulator 3 nor Hitman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goat Simulator 3 or Hitman?

Goat Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Hitman every 3 weeks. Most recently, Goat Simulator 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hitman on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Goat Simulator 3 or Hitman?

Goat Simulator 3 currently peaks at #159 in the App Store charts, and Hitman at #73. 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.*