Comparison

The Archers vs KnifeUP

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

Head to head
About

The Archers

Engage in a challenging 2D archery game where you must defeat waves of stickman enemies. Aim for headshots or torso hits to eliminate them quickly, and collect apples to restore your health. The game features simple drag-and-release controls for targeting and firing.

Highlights
  • Defeat stickman enemies with a bow
  • Headshots and torso hits for elimination
  • Restore health by hitting apples
  • Simple drag-and-release controls
  • Hardcore 2D gameplay
Features
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Game "Archers" - is a hardcore 2d time killer. You need to defeat as many enemy stickman as you can by your bow before they kill you. The enemy stickmen is killed by two hits in the torso or one headshot. Hit apple and you restore one health point. There is simple and intuitive operation in the game. For targeting and firing power simply drag the player, and then lower it to shoot. I hope you will like this archery game. E-mail us your suggestions to improve the gameplay. Enjoy the game!

About

KnifeUP

Features
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Her bölüme özel zorluk seviyesi mevcuttur. Bu seviye kolaydan zora doğru belirlenmiştir. Oyunu oynamak için bıçakları kütüğe doğru fırlatmanız gerekmektedir. Bir bıçak diğerinin üzerine geldiğinde bölümü yeniden başlamanız gerekir. Yapmanız gerekenler - Dikkatlice hedef alın - Ekrana basarak bıçağı fırlatın - Bıçakları üst üste getirmemeye dikkat edin - Bölümü atlamak için tüm bıçakları kütüğe denk getirin - Çevik, hızlı ve dikkatli olmaya özen gösterin - Gözünüzü ve parmağınızı ekran ayırmayıp dönen kütüğe odaklanın Topladığınız puanlar ile market bölümünde daha ilgi çekici ürünler alarak oyuna devam edebilirsiniz.

Screenshots

The Archers4 screens
KnifeUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KnifeUP at none against The Archers's 1. KnifeUP also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 42 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Archers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KnifeUP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Archers ships an update every 42 months, KnifeUP every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Archers versus KnifeUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ArchersKnifeUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB58 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBYVRITIMUS EGITIM OYUNLARI VE YAZILIM BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Archers

One-time1
  • Disabling advertising$0.99
None

KnifeUP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Archers free?
The Archers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnifeUP free?
KnifeUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Archers or KnifeUP have ads?
Both The Archers and KnifeUP show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Archers or KnifeUP?
The Archers ships an update every 42 months, and KnifeUP every 11 days. Most recently, The Archers was updated on November 2, 2026 and KnifeUP on November 4, 2026.

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