# Hitman vs Red Dead Redemption

The clearest difference is price: Hitman at $14.99 against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. Hitman also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Red Dead Redemption's advantage is chart position (#21 vs #120). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hitman costs $14.99 and Red Dead Redemption $39.99 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 742 and 314 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Hitman's written reviews are positive against 74% of Red Dead Redemption's.

Hitman ships an update every 3 weeks, Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hitman | Red Dead Redemption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$14.99** | $39.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** | [4.5 (314 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **742** | 314 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #120 | **#21** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 2.8 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) | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) |

## What reviewers say

### Hitman

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Red Dead Redemption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dead-redemption/id6746390893)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Adventure, #41 Top Paid · Action, #120 Top Paid · Games, #157 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.

**Highlights:** Hunt down former gang members, Explore the American West and Mexico, Survive a zombie apocalypse, Complete single-player experiences, Includes bonus content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hitman free?

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

### Is Red Dead Redemption free?

Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hitman or Red Dead Redemption?

Hitman is rated higher. Hitman averages 4.9 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Red Dead Redemption averages 4.5 from 314 ratings.

### Do Hitman or Red Dead Redemption have ads?

Neither Hitman nor Red Dead Redemption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hitman or Red Dead Redemption?

Hitman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Red Dead Redemption every 3 months. Most recently, Hitman was updated on September 22, 2026 and Red Dead Redemption on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hitman or Red Dead Redemption?

Hitman currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and Red Dead Redemption at #21. 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.*