# RuneScape vs Knighthood

The clearest difference is rating: Knighthood at 4.8 against RuneScape's 3.8. Knighthood also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 31%) and ratings volume (38K vs 5.9K). RuneScape's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RuneScape sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Knighthood sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knighthood holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knighthood has 38K ratings behind it against 5.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of RuneScape's written reviews are positive against 64% of Knighthood's.

RuneScape ships an update every 3 weeks, Knighthood every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RuneScape | Knighthood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runescape/id1332022656/reviews) | **[4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knighthood/id1458762050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **64.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | #141 |
| Size | 117 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jagex](https://appshunter.io/developer/338544819) | [RPG RAID ROLEPLAYING GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576845653) |

## What reviewers say

### RuneScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runescape/id1332022656)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Adventure, #111 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #185 Top Free · Adventure, #199 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in a vast, evolving MMORPG world. Choose your path as a lone adventurer or raid with friends, mastering diverse skills and facing mythical creatures. Explore unique locations and interact with memorable characters in this enduring online experience.

**Highlights:** Vast open world exploration, Player-driven progression, Diverse skill system (29+ skills), Versatile combat options, Rich NPC interactions, Player trading system, Optional membership for expanded content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Membership + Trial | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Membership | $12.49 | per month |
| 1 Month Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Starter Membership Pack | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Day Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Day Membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7 Day Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 RuneScape Bond | $8.99 | one-time |
| 35 Keys | $11.99 | one-time |
| 75 keys + Wrapping paper | $19.99 | one-time |
| 75 Keys | $23.99 | one-time |
| 3 RuneScape Bonds | $26.95 | one-time |
| 200 Keys | $59.99 | one-time |
| 10 RuneScape Bonds | $89.99 | one-time |
| 450 Keys | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great mobile experience
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🔥 Nostalgic throwback
- 🌐 Expansive content
- 👍 Enjoyable for long-time fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Cluttered UI and small buttons
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls
- 💰 Expensive membership and microtransactions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during character creation
- Unresponsive tapping and input issues
- Dialogue and quest progression problems
- Incompatibility with certain iOS devices
- Networking and server connection issues

**Requested features**

- Customizable UI and interface
- Improved touch controls and navigation
- Better optimization for tablets and larger screens
- Joystick or controller support
- More tutorials and guidance for new players


### Knighthood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knighthood/id1458762050)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy RPG adventure as a new recruit in a corrupted Knighthood. Battle monsters and foes, collect legendary gear, and recruit heroes to forge your own legend. Customize your knight and join guilds to conquer the land.

**Highlights:** Epic fantasy RPG adventure, Battle monsters and enemies, Collect and upgrade heroes, Customize knight appearance, Join and build guilds, Gesture-driven combat

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblet of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knighthood Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Knighthood Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Knighthood Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coffer of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Knighthood Deal | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome
- 👍 Great game though their account management needs work
- 👍 Amazing but needs offline mode
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 A Game That Isn't Pay To Win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Too many packs
- 🐛 Servers down for hours during a guild war.
- 💰 This was a 5 star game
- 💰 Pay to play, takes away from fun
- 🐛 Never actually get to play the game

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches when completing 3 monster hunts
- Onslaught dungeon not working

**Requested features**

- Depths mode on guild island
- Merging system improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RuneScape free?

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

### Is Knighthood free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RuneScape or Knighthood?

Knighthood is rated higher. RuneScape averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Knighthood averages 4.8 from 38K ratings.

### Do RuneScape or Knighthood have ads?

Both RuneScape and Knighthood show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RuneScape or Knighthood?

RuneScape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Knighthood every 5 weeks. Most recently, RuneScape was updated on October 21, 2026 and Knighthood on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RuneScape or Knighthood?

RuneScape currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Knighthood at #141. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*