# Flippy Knife vs Knife Spin

Flippy Knife and Knife Spin both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Flippy Knife's written reviews are positive against 38% of Knife Spin's. Flippy Knife also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 210). Knife Spin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flippy Knife sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Knife Spin 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 — 4.6 for Flippy Knife against 4.7 for Knife Spin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flippy Knife has 36K ratings behind it against 210, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flippy Knife's written reviews are positive against 38% of Knife Spin's.

Flippy Knife ships an update every 5 weeks, Knife Spin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flippy Knife | Knife Spin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-knife-throw-spin-hit/id1208359453/reviews) | **[4.7 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-spin/id1379008433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 210 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BERESNEV s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501867783) | [SPIL GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/345597129) |

## What reviewers say

### Flippy Knife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-knife-throw-spin-hit/id1208359453)

Master the art of knife flipping and throwing in this addictive 3D game. Perform combos, hit targets across diverse locations, and collect a vast arsenal of blades. It's a thrilling challenge for those who enjoy precision and risk-taking.

**Highlights:** Physics-based realistic knives, Over 120 unique blades, 7 different game modes, Awesome graphics, Award badges, Unique game mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PROFESSIONAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Membership (1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fantasy Sword | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Simple Knives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11 Knife Makers' Blades | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Cold & 2 Hot Swords | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bad Laser | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Gift knives | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOOM! missiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Self aiming knife | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🔍 Wide variety of knives with unique characteristics
- 🎨 Great visuals and animations
- 💰 Reasonable monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads and ad-related issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking in long-term content
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring progress after reinstall

**Reported bugs**

- Ads getting stuck or not loading properly
- Invisible walls and other physics-related issues
- Account data not syncing or being lost after reinstall
- Gameplay freezes or crashes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customization options for knives and backgrounds
- Checkpoint system in Climb mode
- Improved feedback on achievements and progress


### Knife Spin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-spin/id1379008433)

Engage in an addictive knife-throwing challenge. Aim to pin knives into spinning targets, chop fruit for bonuses, and avoid hitting existing blades. Master precision to progress through levels.

**Highlights:** Knife throwing gameplay, Pinning knives into spinning targets, Fruit chopping for bonuses, Avoid hitting existing knives, Rapid fire bonus

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flippy Knife free?

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

### Is Knife Spin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flippy Knife or Knife Spin?

Knife Spin is rated higher. Flippy Knife averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Knife Spin averages 4.7 from 210 ratings.

### Do Flippy Knife or Knife Spin have ads?

Flippy Knife shows ads; Knife Spin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flippy Knife or Knife Spin?

Flippy Knife ships an update every 5 weeks, and Knife Spin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flippy Knife was updated on October 21, 2026 and Knife Spin on October 20, 2026.

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