# Flippy Knife vs Archero

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flippy Knife at free with in-app purchases against Archero's subscription. Flippy Knife also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Archero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flippy Knife sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Archero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Archero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archero has 471K ratings behind it against 36K, 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 50% of Archero's.

Flippy Knife ships an update every 5 weeks, Archero every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flippy Knife | Archero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flippy-knife-throw-spin-hit/id1208359453/reviews) | **[4.7 (471K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero/id1453651052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36K | **471K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 272 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BERESNEV s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501867783) | [HABBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422308796) |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership (1 week) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PROFESSIONAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP | $3.99 | 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


### Archero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archero/id1453651052)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure as a lone archer, battling relentless waves of monsters and overcoming challenging obstacles. Discover unique skill combinations and explore diverse worlds to survive the onslaught. Prepare for a roguelike experience where every run is different.

**Highlights:** Random and unique skill combinations, Explore diverse worlds and maps, Defeat thousands of monsters and obstacles, Level-up and equip powerful gear, Dungeon crawling gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Card | $2.99 | per month |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Ball Pack01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for First Purchase | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for C1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for Chapter 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack for Chapter 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass 2 | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Optional ads for rewards
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Engaging and addictive
- 🚀 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Energy system too restrictive
- 💰 Progression gated by pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Progression data loss or reset
- Hitbox and collision detection issues
- Certain levels or bosses unbeatable

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- More varied level and enemy design
- Ability to reroll or select power-ups
- Increased drop rates for better gear
- Reduced energy requirements or removal of system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flippy Knife free?

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

### Is Archero free?

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

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

Archero is rated higher. Flippy Knife averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Archero averages 4.7 from 471K ratings.

### Do Flippy Knife or Archero have ads?

Flippy Knife shows ads; Archero does not.

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

Flippy Knife ships an update every 5 weeks, and Archero every 9 days. Most recently, Flippy Knife was updated on October 21, 2026 and Archero on October 21, 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.*