Comparison

Deer Hunter 2018 vs The Hunter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Deer Hunter 2018

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
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From the creators of Deer Hunter 2014 comes the world’s greatest hunting experience in 2020 that targets your heart and mind: Return to the Wild. PURSUE, HUNT, REPEAT. SHOOT LIKE A PRO In this hunting simulator, we take you straight to the action. Line up your sights, aim for vital organs & hone your skills for the perfect hunt. A Trophy Hunt. HUNT ACROSS THE GLOBE Pursue trophies & survive while you hunt in breathtaking new locations every month, across the globe, from Alaska to Zimbabwe. SEASONAL EVENTS 3 Weeks of all you can HUNT. It’s Hunting Season - Get Huntin’ ! MULTIPLE GAME MODES Go back in time with Historical Hunts, go underwater with Spear Fishing, Hunt with Man’s best friend and or get fiercely competitive with Target Shooting Events! BAG BIG GAME ANIMALS Hunt animals so real they nearly jump off the screen! Track down and hunt the world’s most exotic and elusive animals. THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED Hunt predators before they hunt you. COLLECT HUNTING TROPHIES Compete to brag and hunt the biggest trophy animals ! AUGMENT YOUR ARSENAL Collect firearms, add scopes, magazines, barrels, and stocks as you perfect your weapons before each hunt. Deer Hunter 2018 includes auto-renewable subscriptions with the benefits described below: • Silver Subscription: $0.99USD / week (or local equivalent) or $1.99USD / month (or local equivalent) - 2x gold when you level up - 2x Gold rewards from trophy hunts - Access to the Silver VIP Crate that allows tickets to be redeemed for up to 3 spins per day • Gold Subscription: $1.99USD / week (or local equivalent) or $4.99USD / month (or local equivalent) including a 7 day free trial or $12.99USD / 3 months (or local equivalent) or $19.99USD / 6 months (or local equivalent) - 2x gold when you level up - 2x Gold rewards from trophy hunts - Access to the Silver VIP Crate that allows tickets to be redeemed for up to 3 spins per day - 2x Platinum Eagles from Events - Reduces by half the Dog Training and Promotion Speed - Access to the Gold VIP Crate that allows tickets to be redeemed for up to 6 spins per day - Energy level maximum increased by 5 - Reduces by half the diving suit upgrade speed Subscriptions are available via in app purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the applicable subscription price at the end of the subscription period until you cancel your subscription. Payment for the subscription period you selected will be charged to your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can cancel your subscription at any time by accessing your iTunes Account Settings and selecting to cancel your subscription. After canceling, you will be responsible for paying the subscription fee for the current active applicable subscription period. Here are the links to our privacy policy and terms of service: Privacy Policy: http://www.glu.com/privacy Terms of use: http://www.glu.com/terms PLEASE NOTE: - This game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for some extra items, which will charge your iTunes account. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings. - This game is not intended for children. - Please buy carefully. - Advertising appears in this game. - This game may permit users to interact with one another (e.g., chat rooms, player to player chat, messaging) depending on the availability of these features. Linking to social networking sites are not intended for persons in violation of the applicable rules of such social networking sites. - A network connection is required to play. - For information about how Glu collects and uses your data, please read our privacy policy at: www.Glu.com/privacy - If you have a problem with this game, please use the game’s “Help” feature.

About

The Hunter

Experience a realistic deer hunting simulation with lifelike environments and animal behavior. Track and take down white-tailed deer using various weapons, considering factors like wind and scent. This immersive game challenges both novice and experienced hunters.

Highlights
  • Realistic hunting simulation
  • Lifelike environments
  • Realistic animal behavior
  • Variety of weapons (rifles, bows, crossbows)
  • Consider wind, scent, and noise
  • Immersive and challenging gameplay
Features
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Deer Hunt - Big Buck Hunter is a realistic hunting simulation game that puts players in the shoes of a hunter in pursuit of the elusive white-tailed deer. With lifelike environments and realistic animal behavior, players will have to use their hunting skills to track and take down their prey. The game offers a variety of weapons to choose from, including rifles, bows, and crossbows, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players must also take into account factors such as wind direction, scent, and noise to successfully take down their quarry. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a beginner, Deer Hunting offers an immersive and challenging hunting

Screenshots

Deer Hunter 20184 screens
The Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deer Hunter 2018 at 57% against The Hunter's 25%. Deer Hunter 2018 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (82K vs 3.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deer Hunter 2018 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deer Hunter 2018 has 82K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Deer Hunter 2018's written reviews are positive against 25% of The Hunter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Deer Hunter 2018 versus The Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeer Hunter 2018The Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (82K ratings) — better4.4 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings82K — better3.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB319 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGlu Games LLCIram Shehzad

Customer experience

Deer Hunter 2018

All ratings81,789 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews503 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative31.6%

The Hunter

All ratings2,976 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative70.5%

User reviews

Deer Hunter 2018

From 82K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

The Hunter

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic graphics
  • 🎯 Good hunting experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls
  • 💰 Excessive ads
  • 🔤 Spelling mistakes

Bugs and requests

Deer Hunter 2018

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

The Hunter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game restarts on level 2
  • Arrows not displayed properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Open world hunting experience
  • Improved graphics and animations

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Deer Hunter 2018

Subscriptions2
  • Gold$1.997 Days
  • Gold7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • 100 Gold$0.99
  • A Bit More Awesome Pack$1.99
  • Pocket Change Gold Pack$4.99
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  • Pocket Change Hunter Buck Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Spending Money Gold Pack$9.99
  • Pay Day Gold Pack$19.99
  • Pay Day Hunter Buck Pack$19.99
10 purchases

The Hunter

One-time10
  • Purchase 1000 Coins$4.99
  • Purchase 2,000 Coins$6.99
  • Unlock Chapter One Levels$9.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock Chapter 2 Levels$9.99
  • Unlock Theme 4 All Levels$9.99
  • Unlock Theme 5 All levels$9.99
  • Remove Ads$19.99
  • Unlock All Weapons$29.99
  • Unlock All Themes$29.99
  • Unlock Everything Pro Version$49.99

Questions

Is Deer Hunter 2018 free?
Deer Hunter 2018 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Hunter free?
The Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deer Hunter 2018 or The Hunter?
Deer Hunter 2018 is rated higher. Deer Hunter 2018 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while The Hunter averages 4.4 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Deer Hunter 2018 or The Hunter have ads?
Both Deer Hunter 2018 and The Hunter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Deer Hunter 2018 or The Hunter?
Deer Hunter 2018 ships an update every 2 months, and The Hunter every 2 months. Most recently, Deer Hunter 2018 was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Hunter on November 7, 2026.

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