# Dunk Shot vs Knife Throwing Max

The clearest difference is rating: Dunk Shot at 4.3 against Knife Throwing Max's 2.0. Dunk Shot also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1). Knife Throwing Max's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dunk Shot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Knife Throwing Max sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dunk Shot holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dunk Shot has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dunk Shot | Knife Throwing Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-shot/id1301375510/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-throwing-max/id1491396285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Esra Aydin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234273346) |

## What reviewers say

### Dunk Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-shot/id1301375510)

Experience the thrill of arcade basketball by shooting hoops and unlocking new balls. Become the next basketball star in this fast-paced, engaging game. Join the unlimited basketball action on the playground!

**Highlights:** Shoot hoops, Unlock new balls, Arcade gameplay, Become a basketball star, Unlimited basketball action

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + 1000 stars | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🎨 Customizable balls and hoops
- 🏆 Satisfying to beat high scores
- 💡 Enjoyable challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'continue' feature after ads
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress on some devices
- 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. music playback)
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and lagging on some devices
- Inconsistent rewards after watching ads
- Progress and collectibles being lost unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More challenge levels and game modes
- Leaderboards and social features
- Ability to play own music in background
- Improved formatting for notched devices
- Consistent 'continue' functionality after ads


### Knife Throwing Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-throwing-max/id1491396285)

Engage in a fun game with over 100 challenging episodes. Throw knives at targets, including bonus apples, to score points and unlock new blades. Explore 12 different types of knives and swords with impressive graphics.

**Highlights:** 100+ challenging episodes, Bonus apple targets, Unlock new blades with scores, 12 types of knives and swords, Impressive graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +400 Apple | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| +1000 Apple | $2.99 | one-time |
| +3000 Apple Coin | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dunk Shot free?

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

### Is Knife Throwing Max free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dunk Shot or Knife Throwing Max?

Dunk Shot is rated higher. Dunk Shot averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Knife Throwing Max averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dunk Shot or Knife Throwing Max have ads?

Dunk Shot shows ads; Knife Throwing Max does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dunk Shot or Knife Throwing Max?

Dunk Shot ships an update every 4 months, and Knife Throwing Max every 4 months. Most recently, Dunk Shot was updated on October 15, 2026 and Knife Throwing Max on October 4, 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.*