Comparison

Knives Out vs OneCast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Knives Out

Engage in large-scale battles with over 100 players on an expansive map. Team up with friends, strategize for survival, and customize your character's appearance with a variety of fashion outfits. Experience thrilling gameplay with vehicles and cooperative challenges.

Highlights
  • Large-scale battles (100+ players)
  • Expansive explorable map
  • Team up and survive with friends
  • Driveable sports cars
  • Character customization with fashion outfits
  • New battle pass updates
Features
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Get ready for the all-new S48! Prepare to welcome all updated new battle pass. 【Fly! To anywhere you want】 Extra large map with over 100 players. Explore your survival way in Knives Out's battlefield. 【Meet new friends in this survival journey】 Have fun playing Have fun teaming up 【The best friendship is to survive together】 Enjoy the battle with your friends in Knives Out. Let teamwork win! 【Have fun with your squads in the sports car】 Drive to the unlimited with your teammates 【Customize your look for the special one】 Fashion outfits available. Just wear whatever you like

About

OneCast

Stream your Xbox games to your iPhone or iPad with near-zero latency. Play from your console or the cloud, anywhere, with stunning visuals and full controller support. Enjoy seamless multitasking and local co-op.

Highlights
  • Stream Xbox games to iPhone/iPad
  • Near-zero latency streaming
  • Play Xbox games from the cloud
  • Full Xbox controller support
  • Keyboard and mouse support
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate Xbox companion with OneCast. Whether the TV is unavailable, you're craving the comfort of another room, or you're away from home – OneCast puts your gaming session at your fingertips. YOUR GAMES, EVERYWHERE • Stream directly from your personal Xbox console with near-zero latency in up to 1440p • Play Xbox games from the cloud, no console required • Access your Xbox library from anywhere – at home or on the go • Favorite cloud games sync between your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac via iCloud • Home Screen widgets start a favorite cloud game or connect to your console with a single tap • Choose which Xbox Cloud Gaming server region your games run in to reduce ping STUNNING VISUAL FIDELITY • Special High Quality video mode delivers exceptionally crisp and detailed visuals • Adjustable video quality settings to optimize performance for any network condition • Full-screen display option eliminates black bars for maximum immersion ULTIMATE CONTROL • Full support for Xbox controllers via Bluetooth or USB-C, with optimized experience for form-fitting controllers like Backbone and GameSir • Advanced keyboard and mouse support with Native Passthrough for games with built-in K&M support and Virtual Controller mode for precision aiming in any game (including proper mouse pointer lock on iPad) • Fully customizable on-screen controller with adjustable layout, opacity, and size • Stick anti-deadzone setting makes small thumbstick movements register in games with a large built-in deadzone FULL-FEATURED GAMEPLAY • Xbox Party Chat with sophisticated echo cancellation technology • Play Xbox 360 classics on your iOS devices • Enjoy local co-op gaming with multiple controllers on a single device • External display support for big-screen gaming anywhere: connect a TV or monitor with a USB-C to HDMI adapter or a USB-C display, and the game plays full screen while your device's screen dims SEAMLESS MULTITASKING • Picture-in-Picture mode keeps your game visible while you use other apps • Quickly switch between your game and guides, messages, or social media Compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Note: For optimal performance, connect your Xbox via ethernet cable and use a 5GHz WiFi connection for your iOS device. Free 7-day trial, then unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase. OneCast is an independent app designed for use with Xbox systems, but it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation or the Xbox brand. Any queries or requests for support or technical assistance should be directed solely to the OneCast development team, as Microsoft is not involved in or responsible for this application.

Screenshots

Knives Out4 screens
OneCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knives Out at weekly against OneCast's monthly. Knives Out also leads on chart position (#130 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). OneCast's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 509). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Knives Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and OneCast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OneCast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OneCast has 10K ratings behind it against 509, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Knives Out's written reviews are positive against 62% of OneCast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knives Out ships an update weekly, OneCast monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Knives Out versus OneCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnives OutOneCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (509 ratings)4.5 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50910K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#130 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.6 GB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNetEase GamesBitwise Solutions Limited

Customer experience

Knives Out

All ratings505 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews1,180 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative33.6%

OneCast

All ratings9,995 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews842 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative29.1%

User reviews

Knives Out

From 509 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🤝 Fun with friends
  • 💰 Generous with in-game currency
  • 🎮 Addictive battle royale experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔌 Laggy performance on some devices
  • 🌐 Lack of English-speaking players
  • 🤖 Too many bots in matches
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

OneCast

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Flawless streaming
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Ability to use Xbox controller
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Convenient for gaming on the go

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or disconnects
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Requires Xbox to be hardwired for best performance
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with Xbox Series X/S
  • 🐛 On-screen controls not ideal for some games

Bugs and requests

Knives Out

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Scope glitch where it stays on screen
  • Invisible obstacles and objects
  • Vehicles not showing up on the map
  • Audio cutting out during gameplay
  • Matchmaking issues and long queue times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more maps and game modes
  • Implement first-person view option
  • Add controller support
  • Improve anti-cheat system
  • Increase weapon and item variety

OneCast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to Xbox in some cases
  • Audio/video desync issues
  • Compatibility problems with certain games

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for Xbox Series X/S
  • Ability to stream over cellular data
  • Option to customize on-screen controls
  • Integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming
  • Support for multiple Xbox consoles on one account

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Knives Out

One-time10
  • 60 Vouchers$0.99
  • 80 Vouchers$0.99
  • 185 Vouchers$2.99
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  • 305 Vouchers$4.99
  • 680 Vouchers$9.99
  • 1280 Vouchers$19.99
  • 1980 Vouchers$29.99
  • 3280 Vouchers$49.99
  • 5000 Vouchers$64.99
  • 6480 Vouchers$99.99
2 purchases

OneCast

One-time2
  • Additional Support$9.99
  • Full Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is Knives Out free?
Knives Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneCast free?
OneCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knives Out or OneCast?
OneCast is rated higher. Knives Out averages 4.3 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while OneCast averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.
Do Knives Out or OneCast have ads?
Neither Knives Out nor OneCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knives Out or OneCast?
Knives Out ships an update weekly, and OneCast monthly. Most recently, Knives Out was updated on November 4, 2026 and OneCast on November 6, 2026.

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