# Flippy Knife vs Buddy Toss

Flippy Knife and Buddy Toss both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Flippy Knife's written reviews are positive against 53% of Buddy Toss's. Flippy Knife also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (36K vs 11K). Buddy Toss's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, ads 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 Buddy Toss sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Buddy Toss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flippy Knife's written reviews are positive against 53% of Buddy Toss's.

Flippy Knife ships an update every 5 weeks, Buddy Toss every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flippy Knife | Buddy Toss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-knife-throw-spin-hit/id1208359453/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BERESNEV s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501867783) | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) |

## 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


### Buddy Toss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733)

Tap to launch a character into the air and tap again before they hit the ground. Continue tossing them higher and higher to reach the galaxy. This endlessly fun game is designed to make you laugh.

**Highlights:** Tap to toss character, Tap again to re-toss, Endless game mode, Funny design, Global Leaderboards, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vip Gift Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying tossing mechanic
- 💡 Variety of characters and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty increasing without side meter
- 🔍 Delayed reaction when tapping
- 🔍 Ads too frequent and intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or kicking users out
- Inability to play due to immediate crashes
- Glitches when reaching high altitudes

**Requested features**

- Bring back the side meter
- Increase height limit
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flippy Knife free?

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

### Is Buddy Toss free?

Buddy Toss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flippy Knife or Buddy Toss?

Buddy Toss is rated higher. Flippy Knife averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Buddy Toss averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Flippy Knife or Buddy Toss have ads?

Both Flippy Knife and Buddy Toss show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flippy Knife or Buddy Toss?

Flippy Knife ships an update every 5 weeks, and Buddy Toss every 2 months. Most recently, Flippy Knife was updated on October 26, 2026 and Buddy Toss on October 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.*