Comparison

Deer Hunter 2018 vs American Marksman

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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

American Marksman

Experience realistic hunting with vast open landscapes, diverse wildlife, and customizable hunting grounds. Hunt solo or with friends, train your dog, and upgrade your gear. This game offers a comprehensive outdoor simulation beyond just the shot.

Highlights
  • Realistic hunting simulation
  • Open-world exploration
  • Hunt deer, elk, turkey, boar, bear
  • Build and customize hunting grounds
  • Multiplayer hunting with friends
  • Train and hunt with a dog
  • Career mode and gear upgrades
Features
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American Marksman is a realistic hunting game built for players who want the whole outdoor experience, not just the shot. Track deer, elk, turkey, and wild game across vast open landscapes, hunt alongside your own dog, set up camp, and build the hunting grounds you want to hunt. Looking for a hunting game that respects the hunt? American Marksman blends sniper hunting games, deer hunting games, wild animal hunting, and open-world outdoor simulation into one experience, with realistic graphics and country you actually want to spend time in. HUNT REAL GAME Deer. Elk. Wild turkey. Boar, bear, and wild game across open country. Every animal moves, spooks, and beds down differently, so every hunt plays different. Read the terrain, work the turkey call out to two hundred yards, close the distance, and take the shot when it's there. Bullet time on heart and head shots, with bullet trails you can follow. Or switch to duck hunting mode for fast, timed wingshooting, where every bird on the wing buys you more time on the clock. BUILD YOUR HUNTING GROUNDS Purchase your own land in different regions of the country and make it yours. Modify the terrain to suit the way you hunt. Clear shooting lanes, shape the ground, and set up the property the way you want it. This isn't a hunting game on rails, it's your land and your hunt. HUNT WITH FRIENDS Join forces in multiplayer and hunt together. Run a coordinated stalk, push game toward your buddy, or call it a day and roleplay instead. Set up camp, explore the wilderness, and go off-roading across the property. The hunt is better together. GEAR UP Sniper rifles, shotguns, and realistic hunting gear built for the shot you're taking. Dial in your setup for long-range precision or fast, close work in heavy cover. Upgrade your guns, collect Hall of Fame skins, and build the loadout that matches how you hunt. WORK YOUR CAREER Hunt through Career seasons, build your reputation, and earn your way to better ground, better gear, and bigger game. Take on the Platinum bonus hunt each season for tougher animals and a Platinum gun. MEET SCOUT, YOUR HUNTING DOG Every hunt is better with a dog. Scout works the field with you, takes commands, searches cover, and holds point when he catches scent. Pick his coat, bring him into the field, and hunt the way it's meant to be done. EXPLORE THE WILD Vast open landscapes to roam, from Rocky Mountain timber to wide-open ground. Camp out, glass the ridgeline, or just drive the property and see what's moving. In American Marksman, the outdoors is the game. Download American Marksman and head into the wild. Terms: https://battlecreekgames.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://battlecreekgames.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Deer Hunter 20184 screens
American Marksman4 screens

Verdict

The call

Deer Hunter 2018 and American Marksman both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of American Marksman's written reviews are positive against 57% of Deer Hunter 2018's. American Marksman also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Deer Hunter 2018's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 4.3K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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 American Marksman sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deer Hunter 2018 has 82K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Deer Hunter 2018's written reviews are positive against 79% of American Marksman's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deer Hunter 2018 ships an update every 2 months, American Marksman every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Deer Hunter 2018 versus American Marksman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeer Hunter 2018American Marksman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (82K ratings) — better4.5 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82K — better4.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#191#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB853 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGlu Games LLCBattle Creek Games, LLC

Customer experience

Deer Hunter 2018

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

American Marksman

All ratings4,283 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews665 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative12.0%

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

American Marksman

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Realistic and fun
  • 👍 Excellent graphics
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good for hunting practice

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive items and membership
  • 🔒 Restricted content behind paywall
  • 🐢 Slow progression and earning money
  • 🐛 Disappearing camps and trophies

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

American Marksman

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Animals falling outside boundaries
  • Disappearing camps and trophies
  • Incorrect weapon damage values
  • Scope and binocular getting stuck
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  • Vehicles not spawning properly

Requested features

14 requests
  • More maps and environments
  • Additional animals to hunt
  • Bows and crossbows
  • Hunting dogs
  • Predator animals that attack
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  • Fishing
  • More vehicle options
  • Weapon and equipment upgrades
  • Multiplayer and PVP modes
  • Improved shot placement and animal reactions
  • Better graphics and character models
  • Customizable homes and camps
  • Animal calls and scent systems
  • Tracking and scouting mechanics

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
14 purchases

American Marksman

Subscriptions2
  • American Marksman Membership$9.991 Month
  • American Marksman Membership$29.996 Months
One-time12
  • 50 Wood for American Marksman$2.99
  • Limited Edition for Marksman$3.99
  • 100 Gold for American Marksman$4.99
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  • American Marksman Show Winner$5.99
  • Tier 3 Gun$5.99
  • 250 Gold for American Marksman$6.99
  • Tier 4 Gun$8.99
  • 500 Gold for American Marksman$9.99
  • 500 Gold$9.99
  • 500 Wood for American Marksman$10.99
  • 1500 Gold for Marksman$19.99
  • 10000 Gold for Marksman$109.99

Questions

Is Deer Hunter 2018 free?
Deer Hunter 2018 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is American Marksman free?
American Marksman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Deer Hunter 2018 or American Marksman?
Deer Hunter 2018 is rated higher. Deer Hunter 2018 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while American Marksman averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Deer Hunter 2018 or American Marksman have ads?
Both Deer Hunter 2018 and American Marksman show ads.
Which is updated more often, Deer Hunter 2018 or American Marksman?
Deer Hunter 2018 ships an update every 2 months, and American Marksman every 2 weeks. Most recently, Deer Hunter 2018 was updated on November 1, 2026 and American Marksman on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Deer Hunter 2018 or American Marksman?
Deer Hunter 2018 currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and American Marksman at #157. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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