# Flippy Knife vs Bacon

Flippy Knife and Bacon both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Bacon's written reviews are positive against 73% of Flippy Knife's. Bacon also leads on ratings volume (201K vs 36K). Flippy Knife's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flippy Knife sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Bacon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bacon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bacon has 201K ratings behind it against 36K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Flippy Knife's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bacon's.

Flippy Knife ships an update every 5 weeks, Bacon every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flippy Knife | Bacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-knife-throw-spin-hit/id1208359453/reviews) | **[4.8 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacon-the-game/id1413085106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36K | **201K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **85.0% 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 | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BERESNEV s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501867783) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 |

**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


### Bacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacon-the-game/id1413085106)

This game lets you place bacon on a wide variety of objects and scenarios, from food items to abstract concepts. Explore humorous and unexpected combinations. It's a silly and creative experience for those who enjoy absurd humor.

**Highlights:** Place bacon on anything, Humorous and absurd scenarios, Creative placement gameplay, Explore unexpected combinations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad free Bacon | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🥓 Creative ways to use bacon
- 💡 Unique and quirky levels
- 🎨 Attractive visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🚫 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🧭 Confusing level navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Bacon physics glitches causing inconsistent behavior
- Crashes or performance issues on certain devices
- Syncing issues with cloud saves

**Requested features**

- More customization options for bacon, hand, and pan
- Difficulty settings or adjustable challenge levels
- Ability to save/load progress without relying on cloud sync
- Additional game modes or challenges beyond flipping bacon
- Improved level organization and selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flippy Knife free?

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

### Is Bacon free?

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

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

Bacon is rated higher. Flippy Knife averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Bacon averages 4.8 from 201K ratings.

### Do Flippy Knife or Bacon have ads?

Both Flippy Knife and Bacon show ads.

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

Flippy Knife ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bacon every 2 months. Most recently, Flippy Knife was updated on November 9, 2026 and Bacon on November 9, 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.*