# Colossatron vs Big Hunter

The clearest difference is rating: Big Hunter at 4.6 against Colossatron's 3.5. Big Hunter also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 36%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Colossatron's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Colossatron sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Big Hunter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Colossatron's written reviews are positive against 79% of Big Hunter's.

Colossatron ships an update every 2 months, Big Hunter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colossatron | Big Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 149 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Kakarod Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/635335464) |

## What reviewers say

### Colossatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745)

Control a giant robotic snake and destroy cities in this unique blend of Match 3 and Snake gameplay. Merge power-ups to build devastating weapons and defeat formidable bosses across a chaotic global campaign. Experience intense boss fights and survival challenges without interruptions.

**Highlights:** Match 3 and Snake gameplay, Build and merge weapons, Global campaign mode, Epic boss fights, Intense survival challenges, No ads or in-app purchases (with subscription)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique concept of controlling a destructive 'Colossatron'
- 🔥 Satisfying destruction and mayhem
- 💫 Nostalgic for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
- 🤖 Lack of player control over Colossatron's movement
- 🔁 Repetitive campaign with limited content
- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss due to cloud sync issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices like iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to control Colossatron's movement
- Option to purchase the game outright instead of subscription
- Difficulty settings and new game modes


### Big Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972)

Embark on a thrilling hunting adventure in a primeval world. Use spears, axes, and boomerangs to take down giant beasts. Compete with players globally and uncover an engaging story.

**Highlights:** Physics-based hunting gameplay, Variety of primitive weapons, Easy touch controls, Outstanding graphic design, Global ranking competition, Engaging story with unexpected ending

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Box of Ivory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Woolly Rhino Story | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Ivory | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Terror Bird Story | $1.99 | one-time |
| Horn Shuriken Prince's Hair | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Smilodon Story | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Minerals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ancient Bats Story | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Ivory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Ivory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Minerals | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and fun gameplay
- 👍 Minimalistic art style
- 🕹️ Challenging but addictive
- 💰 Reasonable monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤕 Difficult later levels
- 🔁 Lack of progression
- 🕰️ Slow progress to unlock new content

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent hit detection on weak points

**Requested features**

- Add more animals to hunt
- Introduce new game modes
- Allow weapon and character customization
- Improve camera view for better visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colossatron free?

Colossatron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big Hunter free?

Big Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colossatron or Big Hunter?

Big Hunter is rated higher. Colossatron averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Big Hunter averages 4.6 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Colossatron or Big Hunter have ads?

Big Hunter shows ads; Colossatron does not.

### Which is updated more often, Colossatron or Big Hunter?

Colossatron ships an update every 2 months, and Big Hunter every 3 months. Most recently, Colossatron was updated on October 17, 2026 and Big Hunter on October 15, 2026.

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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.*