# Hitman vs Maneater

The clearest difference is rating: Hitman at 4.9 against Maneater's 4.4. Hitman also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 67%) and ratings volume (742 vs 23). Maneater's advantage is price ($10.99 vs $14.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hitman costs $14.99 and Maneater $10.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hitman has 742 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Hitman's written reviews are positive against 67% of Maneater's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hitman | Maneater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$10.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maneater/id6740633580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **742** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | #143 |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 2.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### Hitman

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

**Currently charting:** #77 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


### Maneater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maneater/id6740633580)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate power fantasy as a terrifying shark in this open-world action RPG. Grow from a pup to an apex predator, exploring diverse environments and evolving your abilities to exact revenge.

**Highlights:** Open-world action RPG, Evolve and customize your shark, Explore diverse environments, Engage in compelling combat, Experience a unique story campaign, Day/night cycle

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hitman free?

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

### Is Maneater free?

Maneater costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Hitman is rated higher. Hitman averages 4.9 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Maneater averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Hitman or Maneater have ads?

Neither Hitman nor Maneater shows ads.

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

Hitman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Maneater every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hitman was updated on September 25, 2026 and Maneater on September 24, 2026.

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

Hitman currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Maneater at #143. 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.*