# Sisyphos vs Big Hunter

The clearest difference is ads: Sisyphos at none against Big Hunter's shown. Big Hunter's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 371). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sisyphos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Hunter has 5.5K ratings behind it against 371, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Sisyphos's written reviews are positive against 78% of Big Hunter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sisyphos ships an update every 2 months, Big Hunter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sisyphos | Big Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 371 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 78.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Florian Grolig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215826) | [Kakarod Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/635335464) |

## What reviewers say

### Sisyphos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505)

Experience the Sisyphean task of pushing a rock uphill. This game offers a unique, philosophical challenge that explores themes of futility and perseverance. It's a minimalist yet profound gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Push a rock uphill, Philosophical gameplay, Minimalist design, Humility and ego destruction themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A MODEST OFFERING | $0.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $1.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $2.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Captures the essence of the Sisyphus myth
- 🤔 Thought-provoking and meditative gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying to pass time
- 🧠 Helps with mental health and coping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Repetitive and monotonous
- 😩 Extremely frustrating and demoralizing
- 🤯 Rage-inducing at times
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear purpose or objective

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Audio issues

**Requested features**

- Endless hill mode
- Character customization options
- Varied landscapes or biomes
- Progression system or achievements


### 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 Sisyphos free?

Sisyphos 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, Sisyphos or Big Hunter?

Big Hunter is rated higher. Sisyphos averages 4.2 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while Big Hunter averages 4.6 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Sisyphos or Big Hunter have ads?

Big Hunter shows ads; Sisyphos does not.

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

Sisyphos ships an update every 2 months, and Big Hunter every 3 months. Most recently, Sisyphos was updated on September 21, 2026 and Big Hunter on September 24, 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.*