# Tap Tap Dash vs Knife Hit

The clearest difference is rating: Knife Hit at 4.6 against Tap Tap Dash's 4.3. Knife Hit also leads on chart position (#210 vs unranked) and ratings volume (80K vs 9.2K). Tap Tap Dash's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Tap Dash sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Knife Hit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knife Hit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knife Hit has 80K ratings behind it against 9.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Tap Tap Dash's written reviews are positive against 62% of Knife Hit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Tap Dash | Knife Hit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-dash/id1034630958/reviews) | **[4.6 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-hit/id1336527043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.2K | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 61.7% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#210** |
| Size | 72 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [JOX Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257092161) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Tap Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-dash/id1034630958)

Tap to control your character's movement and switch directions to stay on the path. Avoid falling off and conquer over 15,000 challenging levels. Unlock new characters as you progress in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump or switch direction, Avoid falling off the path, Unlock new characters, Over 15,000 levels, Competitive play with friends

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Snails | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock new Pet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Snails | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🐹 Cute animal characters
- 🎮 Challenging levels
- 💨 Fast-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔧 Technical issues and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Camera angle issues
- Progress resets or loss of data

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize characters
- More varied level designs
- Improved daily challenge mode
- Reduced ad frequency


### Knife Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-hit/id1336527043)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Throw knives at rotating logs to break them, slashing apples for new knives. Challenge bosses for exclusive rewards. Time your throws carefully to avoid hitting existing knives or spikes and become the ultimate knife master.

**Highlights:** Throw knives at logs, Slash apples for rewards, Unlock new knives, Defeat bosses for exclusive items, Avoid hitting knives and spikes, Time your actions

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Continue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Knives Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Free Continue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Knives Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Knives Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Post-apocalyptic Knives Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ice Knives Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sharp Knives Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Knives Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Cool knives and bosses
- ⏱️ Good for killing time
- 🎮 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lags
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🤯 Frustrating when ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working as expected
- Knife placement issues due to lag
- Losing progress after app crashes
- Inability to access purchased knives

**Requested features**

- More boss variety
- Ability to choose random knives
- Save progress and continue later
- Additional game modes
- Custom knife sounds and effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Tap Dash free?

Tap Tap Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knife Hit free?

Knife Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Tap Dash or Knife Hit?

Knife Hit is rated higher. Tap Tap Dash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Knife Hit averages 4.6 from 80K ratings.

### Do Tap Tap Dash or Knife Hit have ads?

Both Tap Tap Dash and Knife Hit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Tap Dash or Knife Hit?

Tap Tap Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Knife Hit every 2 months. Most recently, Tap Tap Dash was updated on October 13, 2026 and Knife Hit on October 14, 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.*