The Catapult vs KnifeUP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Catapult
Defend your castle by launching stones with a catapult. Aim and release to destroy enemy siege weapons and towers. Earn coins to purchase powerful upgrades like bombs and improve your defenses.
- Catapult aiming and firing
- Destroy enemy siege weapons
- Upgrade projectiles (e.g., bombs)
- Earn coins for upgrades
- Intuitive tap-and-drag controls
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In the game "The Catapult" you must help the stickman defend his castle from the siege weapons of the enemy. Use the catapult to throw stones at the opponents and break their military mechanisms and siege towers. The game has a simple intuitive control. Tap on the screen and pull to charge the catapult and select the tension force. Release to launch the projectile into the enemy. For each struck enemy you will earn coins which help you to buy upgrades shells, for example a bomb. We are waiting for your wishes and comments on the game. Have a good game!
KnifeUP
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Her bölüme özel zorluk seviyesi mevcuttur. Bu seviye kolaydan zora doğru belirlenmiştir. Oyunu oynamak için bıçakları kütüğe doğru fırlatmanız gerekmektedir. Bir bıçak diğerinin üzerine geldiğinde bölümü yeniden başlamanız gerekir. Yapmanız gerekenler - Dikkatlice hedef alın - Ekrana basarak bıçağı fırlatın - Bıçakları üst üste getirmemeye dikkat edin - Bölümü atlamak için tüm bıçakları kütüğe denk getirin - Çevik, hızlı ve dikkatli olmaya özen gösterin - Gözünüzü ve parmağınızı ekran ayırmayıp dönen kütüğe odaklanın Topladığınız puanlar ile market bölümünde daha ilgi çekici ürünler alarak oyuna devam edebilirsiniz.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KnifeUP at none against The Catapult's 5. KnifeUP also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Catapult sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. KnifeUP asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Catapult ships an update every 5 months, KnifeUP every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Catapult | KnifeUP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (234 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 234 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BYV | RITIMUS EGITIM OYUNLARI VE YAZILIM BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI |
Bugs and requests
The Catapult
Reported bugs
10 issues- Shop missing on iOS version
- Restore purchase function not working on new devices
- Upgrades lost after shutdown
- Gold coins disappearing without reason
- Ad close button not functioning properly
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- Game crashes and refuses to load
- Projectiles ignore terrain collision inconsistently
- Shields not blocking projectiles properly
- Game stuttering on some devices
- Inconsistent double kill coin rewards
Requested features
10 requests- Add shop/store to iOS version for upgrades
- More maps and varied environments
- Aiming line or aiming assistance feature
- Multiplayer with real players
- Save game progress between sessions
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- More power-ups and special abilities
- Skip early levels for advanced players
- Ability to revive after death
- More diverse enemy types and bosses
- Longer-lasting explosion effects
KnifeUP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Catapult
- Disabling advertising$0.99
- 1000 Coins$1.99
- 5000 Coins$3.99
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- 15000 Coins$6.99
- 100000 Coins$22.99
KnifeUP
No in-app purchases
