The most expensive iPhone games are starting to look a lot like console prices
Premium mobile games used to mean a few dollars. Now, some iPhone and iPad games cost as much as full console releases.
Mobile gaming is usually talked about through free-to-play games, battle passes, subscriptions, and in-app purchases. But there is another side of the App Store now: full premium games built for modern iPhones and iPads.
This list focuses on games you can actually buy or unlock on iPhone and iPad, using current US App Store pricing at the time checked. It does not count free-to-play games with endless currency packs, because that would turn every gacha and live-service game into a money pit list instead of a clean premium-games article.
Join Our Newsletter
Stay updated with the latest interviews, previews, and indie gaming news.
1. HITMAN World of Assassination — $69.99 full game unlock
HITMAN World of Assassination is the biggest price on this list, with the full game unlock listed at $69.99 on the US App Store. That puts it directly in full console-game territory.
The iPhone and iPad version lets players start for free, then unlock additional locations or the full package through in-app purchases. The full game option is the one that makes it stand out here.
Store: App Store
HITMAN World of Assassination stands out as one of the most expensive full-game unlocks on iPhone and iPad.
2. Resident Evil 4 — $59.99 base game unlock
Resident Evil 4 is another major example of console pricing on mobile. The app itself can be downloaded for free, but the base game unlock is listed at $59.99.
There are also extra purchases for content such as Separate Ways and additional DLC, so players who want the full package can go beyond the base price.
Store: App Store
Resident Evil 4 brings a major console horror release to supported Apple devices.
3. Red Dead Redemption — $39.99
Red Dead Redemption arrived on mobile as a paid iPhone and iPad release, listed at $39.99 on the US App Store.
This version includes the single-player experience along with Undead Nightmare, making it one of the most expensive traditional paid games currently available for iPhone and iPad.
Store: App Store
4. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT — $39.99
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT is also listed at $39.99. It supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and it is one of the clearest examples of Apple pushing larger console-style releases across its devices.
It is not a small mobile spin-off. It is the full Director’s Cut version adapted for Apple hardware, with large additional downloads required after installation.
Store: App Store
5. Resident Evil Village — $39.99 base game unlock
Resident Evil Village can be downloaded for free, but the base game unlock is listed at $39.99. There is also paid DLC available separately.
Capcom has been one of the biggest publishers testing the premium AAA mobile space, and Resident Evil Village remains one of the stronger examples of that strategy.
Store: App Store
Capcom’s Resident Evil releases show how far premium mobile ports have moved on Apple hardware.
6. Resident Evil 2 — $39.99 base game unlock
Resident Evil 2 follows the same mobile pricing structure as several of Capcom’s other Apple releases. The app is free to start, while the base game unlock is listed at $39.99.
For players with a supported iPhone or iPad, this brings another full survival horror remake into the mobile premium category.
Store: App Store
7. Assassin’s Creed Mirage — $29.99 full game upgrade
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is free to download, with the full game upgrade listed at $29.99.
That makes it cheaper than the highest-priced games on this list, but still expensive compared to traditional mobile pricing. It is another sign that publishers see high-end phones and tablets as a home for larger premium releases.
Store: App Store
8. Resident Evil 3 — $29.99 base game unlock
Resident Evil 3 is another premium Capcom release on iPhone and iPad. The base game unlock is listed at $29.99, with an additional unlock for all in-game rewards sold separately.
It is not as expensive as Resident Evil 4, but it still sits far above the usual price people expect from mobile games.
Store: App Store
9. Sniper Elite 4 — $24.99 complete edition
Sniper Elite 4 can be downloaded for free, with the Complete Edition listed at $24.99. The main campaign is also sold separately at a lower price.
This is a good middle-ground example: still a premium mobile release, but priced below the biggest console-scale ports on the App Store.
Store: App Store
10. Tomb Raider — $19.99
Tomb Raider is listed at $19.99 on iPhone and iPad. Compared to the top entries, that looks cheaper, but for mobile it is still a premium price.
This is the kind of release that shows where mobile gaming is heading for players who want full games without free-to-play systems.
Store: App Store
11. Company of Heroes Collection — $19.99
Company of Heroes Collection is listed at $19.99 and brings a full real-time strategy package to iPhone and iPad.
It is not a quick casual mobile release. It is a larger premium strategy game, and that makes the price easier to understand for players looking for complete games on mobile.
Store: App Store
Company of Heroes Collection brings a larger real-time strategy package to iPhone and iPad.
12. GTA: San Andreas – Definitive — $19.99
GTA: San Andreas – Definitive is listed at $19.99 on the US App Store. It is one of Rockstar’s bigger paid mobile releases and sits in the same price range as several other premium ports.
There are also other GTA releases on mobile, but San Andreas remains one of the most recognizable names in the group.
Store: App Store
13. Resident Evil 7 biohazard — $19.99 base game unlock
Resident Evil 7 biohazard has a base game unlock listed at $19.99, with a Gold Edition upgrade sold separately.
It is one of the cheaper Resident Evil releases on iPhone and iPad, but it still belongs on this list because it follows the same premium console-port approach.
Store: App Store
Why these prices matter
The interesting part is not only that some iPhone games are expensive. It is that the pricing model is changing. More publishers are treating high-end iPhones and iPads like serious gaming hardware, especially as Apple pushes console-style games across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
That can be good for players who want full games without ads, timers, stamina systems, or random pulls. But it also means mobile players are now being asked to consider prices that used to belong almost entirely to console and PC releases.
The cleanest way to look at it is this: premium mobile gaming is no longer just a $4.99 category. Some of the biggest iPhone games now cost $20, $40, $60, or even nearly $70.
Most Expensive iPhone Games
Focus: Premium iPhone and iPad games with high upfront prices or full-game unlocks
Pricing: US App Store pricing checked at the time of writing
Note: Prices can change by region, sale, device, or publisher update
Related Reading
Best of 2025 Mobile Gaming: New Hits and Timeless Classics
Indie Mobile Games of 2025: iOS and Android Picks
More gaming news, reviews, and features from Fix Gaming Channel
Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Fix Gaming Channel.
Send interview pitches, corrections, tips, or developer stories to contact@fixgamingchannel.com.
Support independent games coverage on Ko-fi.
