# Hitman Sniper vs Arctic Rush

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arctic Rush at 100% against Hitman Sniper's 61%. Arctic Rush also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Hitman Sniper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

Hitman Sniper costs $1.99 and Arctic Rush $0.99 up front. Hitman Sniper sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Arctic Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arctic Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hitman Sniper has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Hitman Sniper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arctic Rush's.

Hitman Sniper ships an update every 2 months, Arctic Rush every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hitman Sniper | Arctic Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-sniper/id904278510/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-rush/id1082539893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deca Live Operations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464120176) | [Anthony Hindle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057765652) |

## What reviewers say

### Hitman Sniper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitman-sniper/id904278510)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Action, #35 Top Paid · Strategy, #99 Top Paid · Games, #161 Top Paid (US App Store)

Step into the role of a silent assassin and experience a definitive sniping adventure. Engage in tactical missions, uncover secrets, and hone your skills to eliminate targets. Compete with friends and climb leaderboards to become the ultimate assassin.

**Highlights:** Tactical assassination missions, Zombie challenge mode, Over 150 missions and 11 contracts, 17 unique sniper rifles, Leaderboard competition, Weapon part collection and blueprints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Largo Sniper Rifle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Money Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brutus Sniper Rifle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aria Sniper Rifle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Money Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Merry Maker Rifle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exorcist | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dragun | $14.99 | one-time |
| Aria Gold Sniper Rifle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💰 Can progress without in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive with only one map
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🕰 Slow progression without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when accessing the shop
- Targets turning into black rectangles
- Guards detecting unshot poisoned targets
- Head of security character disappearing

**Requested features**

- New maps and locations
- More game modes and variety
- Ability to customize controls
- Improved leaderboard and social features


### Arctic Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-rush/id1082539893)

Experience endless flying adventures in a unique Arctic setting. Navigate through the frosty north pole with engaging gameplay. This title offers a straightforward yet captivating experience for players seeking a quick escape.

**Highlights:** Endless flying gameplay, Arctic north pole setting, Unique visual theme, Simple controls, Engaging challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hitman Sniper free?

Hitman Sniper costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Arctic Rush free?

Arctic Rush costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hitman Sniper or Arctic Rush?

Arctic Rush is rated higher. Hitman Sniper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Arctic Rush averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hitman Sniper or Arctic Rush have ads?

Hitman Sniper shows ads; Arctic Rush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hitman Sniper or Arctic Rush?

Hitman Sniper ships an update every 2 months, and Arctic Rush every 25 months. Most recently, Hitman Sniper was updated on October 28, 2026 and Arctic Rush on October 24, 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.*