# Deer Hunter 2018 vs Big Buck Hunter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Buck Hunter at none against Deer Hunter 2018's 10. Big Buck Hunter also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 57%). Deer Hunter 2018's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 13K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Big Buck Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deer Hunter 2018 against 4.7 for Big Buck Hunter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deer Hunter 2018 has 82K ratings behind it against 13K, 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 85% of Big Buck Hunter's.

Deer Hunter 2018 ships an update every 2 months, Big Buck Hunter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deer Hunter 2018 | Big Buck Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deer-hunter-2018/id893372761/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-buck-hunter-marksman/id1537460330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 495 MB | 932 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) | [Raw Thrills, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537460332) |

## 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


### Big Buck Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-buck-hunter-marksman/id1537460330)

Compete in a virtual hunting game to win cash prizes. Aim, shoot, and score by taking down bucks while avoiding does. Upgrade your gear with in-game currency earned through successful hunts.

**Highlights:** Competitive hunting gameplay, Win cash prizes, Tap and hold scope to slow time, Aim for head and heart shots, Maintain Marksman Streak, Unlock in-game upgrades

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Excellent shooting mechanics
- ⚖️ Fair matchmaking
- 💰 Opportunities to win real money
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scoring and accuracy
- 🤖 Suspicion of AI opponents/bots
- 💸 Difficult to consistently earn money
- 🔒 Withdrawal and payout issues
- 🔧 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during matches
- Scope/aiming issues affecting accuracy
- Matchmaking problems and unfair pairings
- Withdrawal and payout problems

**Requested features**

- More animal species and hunting locations
- Ability to challenge friends directly
- Replay/review feature to analyze matches
- Offline/practice mode without real money
- Improved tutorial and game instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deer Hunter 2018 free?

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

### Is Big Buck Hunter free?

Big Buck Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deer Hunter 2018 or Big Buck Hunter?

Big Buck Hunter is rated higher. Deer Hunter 2018 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Big Buck Hunter averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Deer Hunter 2018 or Big Buck Hunter have ads?

Both Deer Hunter 2018 and Big Buck Hunter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deer Hunter 2018 or Big Buck Hunter?

Deer Hunter 2018 ships an update every 2 months, and Big Buck Hunter monthly. Most recently, Deer Hunter 2018 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Big Buck Hunter on November 8, 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.*