# Don't get fired! vs Knight Lancer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knight Lancer at monthly against Don't get fired!'s every 3 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't get fired! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Knight Lancer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Don't get fired! against 4.6 for Knight Lancer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Don't get fired!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Knight Lancer's.

Don't get fired! ships an update every 3 months, Knight Lancer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't get fired! | Knight Lancer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-fired/id1008957297/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-lancer/id6476990318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.5K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [QuickTurtle Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/843259814) | [BABAR SAEED JANJUA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697901431) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't get fired!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-fired/id1008957297)

A hardcore survival game where you navigate the harsh realities of the corporate world. Start as an intern with nothing and climb the company ladder to become president. Experience challenging work conditions and make your career dreams come true.

**Highlights:** Climb the company ladder, Start as an intern, Experience harsh working conditions, Simple controls, Survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charging challenge count | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Pension | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 6 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging corporate ladder climbing
- 💡 Unique and relatable concept
- 🤗 Humorous and self-aware
- 🔥 Challenging but rewarding progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high grind
- 🤯 Extremely difficult to avoid getting fired
- 💰 Monetization through ads and IAPs
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to click on managers/higher-ups
- Part-time job feature not working properly
- Promotion chance resetting after failed promotions
- Inconsistent responsiveness of UI elements

**Requested features**

- Customizable character and appearance
- Retain promotion progress after getting fired
- More upgrades and challenges to acquire
- Detailed background on higher-level characters
- Adjustable UI element sizes


### Knight Lancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-lancer/id6476990318)

Engage in thrilling arcade jousting battles with ragdoll physics. Regain your honor by mastering skillful jousting mechanics, delivering critical hits, and customizing your knight. Compete in missions or online multiplayer.

**Highlights:** 18 Mission Story Mode, Skillful Jousting Mechanics, Ragdoll Physics, Character Customization, Online Multiplayer, Daily Winning Spree Challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Immensely enjoyable
- 👍 Great game, has lots of potential
- 👍 Very well made game
- 👍 Amazing game!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Zero reward
- 💰 Paywall!!!
- 🐛 Bad hitboxes
- 🐛 Inconsistent
- 🐛 more luck than skill

**Reported bugs**

- Home screen bug where knight falls off the map
- Armor and shield purchases not working
- Difficulty progressing to Duke rank in certain castles
- Opponents not moving at times, causing player to leave the arena

**Requested features**

- More customization options for armor, helmets, shields, and horses
- Ability to customize character during campaign
- Different horses with unique stats
- Skill mechanic to reduce lance bounce
- Ability to rematch after a draw


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't get fired! free?

Don't get fired! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knight Lancer free?

Knight Lancer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't get fired! or Knight Lancer?

Knight Lancer is rated higher. Don't get fired! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Knight Lancer averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Don't get fired! or Knight Lancer have ads?

Both Don't get fired! and Knight Lancer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't get fired! or Knight Lancer?

Don't get fired! ships an update every 3 months, and Knight Lancer monthly. Most recently, Don't get fired! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Knight Lancer on September 26, 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.*