# Slashrun vs Apple Knight 2

The clearest difference is ads: Slashrun at none against Apple Knight 2's shown. Slashrun also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Apple Knight 2's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 55%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 82). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slashrun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Apple Knight 2 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apple Knight 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple Knight 2 has 3.4K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Slashrun's written reviews are positive against 89% of Apple Knight 2's.

Slashrun ships an update every 5 days, Apple Knight 2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slashrun | Apple Knight 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slashrun/id1252949313/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Advenworks Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329900469) | [Limitless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472819763) |

## What reviewers say

### Slashrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slashrun/id1252949313)

Embark on a ninja adventure, running and leaping through a futuristic city. Slash enemies with a light blade, dodge obstacles, and restore light to a shadowed world. Customize your character with unlockable gear and compete with players worldwide in this unique action game.

**Highlights:** Revolutionary run, jump, and slash mechanic, Unlock 50+ light blades and armors, Immersive futuristic city environment, Global leaderboards and achievement sharing, Endless, unique world generation, Cyberpunk ninja combat

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Apple Knight 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073)

Engage in fast-paced hack-and-slash combat in this action-packed platformer. Explore dungeons, battle enemies with a variety of weapons and abilities, and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your character with unique skins and unlock helpful pets to aid you in your adventures.

**Highlights:** Hack-and-slash combat, Unlockable weapons and skins, Special abilities and pets, Story and Adventure modes, Parrying and dodging mechanics, Hidden secrets in levels

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zombie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cursed Knight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crowns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skelly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Knight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Roma Invictus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redsteel Knight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Ninja | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Coins! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Crowns! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Smooth combat mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying parry system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Revive ad not always working
- 🤑 Difficulty of progression without spending money
- 🤔 Removal of some features from the original game (e.g., female character, difficulty modes, endless mode)
- 🔇 Disappointing music compared to the original game
- 🤏 Small UI elements on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music settings not working properly
- Coin count not displaying correctly after switching items
- Cloud save issues causing loss of progress and coins
- Parry mechanic not registering consistently

**Requested features**

- Bring back the female character option
- Reintroduce difficulty modes and endless mode
- Add a restart button to the menu
- Implement a world map feature
- Introduce class-based gameplay (e.g., knight, mage, archer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slashrun free?

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

### Is Apple Knight 2 free?

Apple Knight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slashrun or Apple Knight 2?

Apple Knight 2 is rated higher. Slashrun averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Apple Knight 2 averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Slashrun or Apple Knight 2 have ads?

Apple Knight 2 shows ads; Slashrun does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slashrun or Apple Knight 2?

Slashrun ships an update every 5 days, and Apple Knight 2 every 8 days. Most recently, Slashrun was updated on October 16, 2026 and Apple Knight 2 on October 19, 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.*