# Deer Hunter 2018 vs The Hunter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Deer Hunter 2018 | The Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deer-hunter-2018/id893372761/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hunter-hunting-simulator/id1673675608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 495 MB | 319 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) | [Iram Shehzad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609736535) |

## 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


### The Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hunter-hunting-simulator/id1673675608)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 2,000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter One Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter 2 Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Theme 4 All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Theme 5 All levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Weapons | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything Pro Version | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🎯 Good hunting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarts on level 2
- Arrows not displayed properly

**Requested features**

- Open world hunting experience
- Improved graphics and animations


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*