# Hitman vs Subnautica

The clearest difference is price: Subnautica at $9.99 against Hitman's $14.99. Subnautica also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Hitman's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (742 vs 107). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hitman costs $14.99 and Subnautica $9.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hitman has 742 ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 86% positive.

Hitman ships an update every 3 weeks, Subnautica fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hitman | Subnautica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-absolution/id6737513240/reviews)** | [4.6 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica-below-zero/id6749406060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **742** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 86.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | #96 |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [Unknown Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733568374) |

## What reviewers say

### Hitman

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

**Currently charting:** #90 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


### Subnautica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subnautica-below-zero/id6749406060)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Adventure, #106 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an underwater survival adventure in an arctic alien ocean. Investigate mysteries, craft equipment, and explore new biomes and creatures. Survive the cold and uncover the truth behind an ancient alien civilization.

**Highlights:** Explore alien ocean biomes, Craft habitats and equipment, Survive freezing temperatures, Investigate alien mysteries, Discover new creatures, Pilot vehicles like Seatruck and Snowfox

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hitman free?

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

### Is Subnautica free?

Subnautica costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Hitman is rated higher. Hitman averages 4.9 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Subnautica averages 4.6 from 107 ratings.

### Do Hitman or Subnautica have ads?

Neither Hitman nor Subnautica shows ads.

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

Hitman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subnautica fortnightly. Most recently, Hitman was updated on September 22, 2026 and Subnautica on September 22, 2026.

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

Hitman currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Subnautica at #96. 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.*