# Optical Inquisitor 17+ vs Hitman Sniper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Optical Inquisitor 17+ at none against Hitman Sniper's 10. Optical Inquisitor 17+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 61%). Hitman Sniper's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 714) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Optical Inquisitor 17+ costs $0.99 and Hitman Sniper $1.99 up front. Hitman Sniper sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Optical Inquisitor 17+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Optical Inquisitor 17+ against 4.8 for Hitman Sniper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hitman Sniper has 12K ratings behind it against 714, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Optical Inquisitor 17+'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Hitman Sniper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Optical Inquisitor 17+ | Hitman Sniper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optical-inquisitor-17-plus/id720825227/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-sniper/id904278510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 714 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 68 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [Deca Live Operations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464120176) |

## What reviewers say

### Optical Inquisitor 17+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optical-inquisitor-17-plus/id720825227)

Embark on a revenge mission in this retro sniper adventure set in 1988. Utilize superior sniper mechanics and ragdoll physics to exact vengeance and reunite with your daughter. Explore interactive levels, customize weapons, and enjoy an authentic 80s soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Superior sniper mechanics, Ragdoll physics and destructible bodies, Weapon customization, 80s style soundtrack, Interactive level elements, Retro 80s cell phones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hitman Sniper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-sniper/id904278510)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Strategy, #30 Top Paid · Action, #82 Top Paid · Games, #130 Top Paid (US App Store)

Step into the role of a silent assassin and experience a definitive sniping adventure. Engage in tactical missions, uncover secrets, and hone your skills to eliminate targets. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards to become the ultimate assassin.

**Highlights:** Tactical assassination missions, Zombie challenge mode, Over 150 missions and 11 contracts, 17 unique sniper rifles, Leaderboard competition, Weapon part collection and blueprints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Largo Sniper Rifle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Money Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brutus Sniper Rifle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aria Sniper Rifle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Money Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Merry Maker Rifle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exorcist | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dragun | $14.99 | one-time |
| Aria Gold Sniper Rifle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💰 Can progress without in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive with only one map
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🕰 Slow progression without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when accessing the shop
- Targets turning into black rectangles
- Guards detecting unshot poisoned targets
- Head of security character disappearing

**Requested features**

- New maps and locations
- More game modes and variety
- Ability to customize controls
- Improved leaderboard and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Optical Inquisitor 17+ free?

Optical Inquisitor 17+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hitman Sniper free?

Hitman Sniper costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Optical Inquisitor 17+ or Hitman Sniper?

Hitman Sniper is rated higher. Optical Inquisitor 17+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while Hitman Sniper averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Optical Inquisitor 17+ or Hitman Sniper have ads?

Hitman Sniper shows ads; Optical Inquisitor 17+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Optical Inquisitor 17+ or Hitman Sniper?

Optical Inquisitor 17+ ships an update every 2 months, and Hitman Sniper every 2 months. Most recently, Optical Inquisitor 17+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hitman Sniper on November 1, 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.*