# Knife Hit vs Sling Drift

Knife Hit and Sling Drift both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Knife Hit's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sling Drift's. Knife Hit also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Sling Drift's advantage is chart position (#105 vs unranked) and ratings volume (287K vs 80K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knife Hit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Sling Drift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Knife Hit against 4.5 for Sling Drift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80K and 287K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Knife Hit's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sling Drift's.

Knife Hit ships an update every 2 months, Sling Drift every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knife Hit | Sling Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-hit/id1336527043/reviews)** | [4.5 (287K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 80K | **287K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 191 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Knife Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-hit/id1336527043)

Throw knives at rotating logs to break them, slashing apples for new knives. Challenge bosses for exclusive rewards. Time your throws carefully to avoid hitting existing knives or spikes and become the ultimate knife master.

**Highlights:** Throw knives at logs, Slash apples for rewards, Unlock new knives, Defeat bosses for exclusive items, Avoid hitting knives and spikes, Time your actions

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Continue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Knives Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Free Continue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Knives Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Knives Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Post-apocalyptic Knives Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ice Knives Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sharp Knives Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Knives Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Cool knives and bosses
- ⏱️ Good for killing time
- 🎮 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lags
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🤯 Frustrating when ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working as expected
- Knife placement issues due to lag
- Losing progress after app crashes
- Inability to access purchased knives

**Requested features**

- More boss variety
- Ability to choose random knives
- Save progress and continue later
- Additional game modes
- Custom knife sounds and effects


### Sling Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-drift/id1377372413)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Master the art of car drifting in this addictive 2D game. Tap and hold to slide your car, collect gems to unlock new vehicles, and conquer challenging race courses. Enjoy easy controls and a multiplayer mode for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Easy one-tap controls, Unlockable sport cars, Addictive gameplay, Multiplayer mode, Gem collection for upgrades, Challenging drift race courses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Banner and Game Over Ad | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎮 Satisfying drifting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive VIP subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent mechanics and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Incorrect score tracking
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More car customization options
- Varied track themes and environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knife Hit free?

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

### Is Sling Drift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knife Hit or Sling Drift?

Knife Hit is rated higher. Knife Hit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Sling Drift averages 4.5 from 287K ratings.

### Do Knife Hit or Sling Drift have ads?

Both Knife Hit and Sling Drift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knife Hit or Sling Drift?

Knife Hit ships an update every 2 months, and Sling Drift every 5 months. Most recently, Knife Hit was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sling Drift 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.*