# Deer Hunter 2018 vs Wild Hunt

The clearest difference is ads: Wild Hunt at none against Deer Hunter 2018's shown. Wild Hunt also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Deer Hunter 2018's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 11K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deer Hunter 2018 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Wild Hunt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deer Hunter 2018 against 4.8 for Wild Hunt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deer Hunter 2018 has 82K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Deer Hunter 2018's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wild Hunt's.

Deer Hunter 2018 ships an update every 2 months, Wild Hunt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deer Hunter 2018 | Wild Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deer-hunter-2018/id893372761/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-hunt-hunter-simulator/id1164890160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 495 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Glu Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284419051) | [Ten Square Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/705126873) |

## What reviewers say

### Deer Hunter 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deer-hunter-2018/id893372761)

Experience the ultimate hunting simulation with realistic graphics and diverse gameplay. Pursue exotic animals across stunning global locations, hone your shooting skills, and compete for trophies. Upgrade your arsenal and engage in various game modes for an immersive hunting adventure.

**Highlights:** Realistic hunting simulation, Global hunting locations, Trophy animal hunts, Weapon customization and upgrades, Multiple game modes, Predator hunting

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold | $4.99 | per month |
| 100 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Bit More Awesome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Change Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Change Hunter Buck Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spending Money Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pay Day Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pay Day Hunter Buck Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- ⭐ Great hunting experience
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Repetitive and short hunts
- 🔑 Progression gated by premium currency

**Reported bugs**

- Events and tournaments not working
- Inability to access certain game modes
- Disappearing purchased items
- Constant forced restarts and login issues

**Requested features**

- Hunting blinds and deer feeders
- Longer and more challenging hunts
- Ability to restore progress and purchases
- More realistic animal behaviors


### Wild Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-hunt-hunter-simulator/id1164890160)

Embark on a realistic hunting adventure with this simulation game. Engage in shooting various animals across diverse global locations, upgrade your gear, and compete in online PvP battles and tournaments. Join or create hunting clubs to team up with friends and other enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 3D hunting and shooting simulation, Global hunting locations, Variety of animals to hunt, Weapon and gear upgrades, Online 1v1 PvP competitions, Hunting clubs and team events, Tournaments and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machinepack 1i | $0.99 | one-time |
| Machinepack Chain 2a | $1.99 | one-time |
| Duck Hunter Pocket Money | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animal Hunter Special Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deer Hunter Small pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10a | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10b | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offerpack 10C | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deer Hunter Medium pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎯 Realistic hunting experience
- 💯 Great for hunting enthusiasts
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🏆 Challenging and competitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔫 Unrealistic weapon mechanics
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents in duels
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Claim button not working
- Infinite loading screen issues
- Game freezing and crashing
- Upgrades not registering properly
- Duels not finding opponents

**Requested features**

- Open world exploration
- More diverse animal selection
- Ability to move and walk around
- Improved weapon customization
- Easier access to better equipment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deer Hunter 2018 free?

Deer Hunter 2018 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wild Hunt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deer Hunter 2018 or Wild Hunt?

Wild Hunt is rated higher. Deer Hunter 2018 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Wild Hunt averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Deer Hunter 2018 or Wild Hunt have ads?

Deer Hunter 2018 shows ads; Wild Hunt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deer Hunter 2018 or Wild Hunt?

Deer Hunter 2018 ships an update every 2 months, and Wild Hunt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deer Hunter 2018 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Wild Hunt on November 5, 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.*