# Knife Hit vs Rocket Sky!

Knife Hit and Rocket Sky! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Knife Hit's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rocket Sky!'s. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knife Hit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Rocket Sky! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 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 Rocket Sky!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80K and 109K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Knife Hit's written reviews are positive against 17% of Rocket Sky!'s.

Knife Hit ships an update every 2 months, Rocket Sky! every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knife Hit | Rocket Sky! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-hit/id1336527043/reviews)** | [4.5 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 80K | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 267 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) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 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


### Rocket Sky!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745)

Tap and hold to launch your rocket, managing heat to avoid overheating. Upgrade your rocket to reach new heights, break records, and explore diverse planets. Unlock new rockets and enjoy a colorful 2D space adventure.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to launch, Manage rocket heat, Rocket upgrades, Explore new planets, Unlock rockets, Colorful 2D design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Special Event | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🚀 Satisfying rocket upgrades and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Inconsistent gameplay and glitches
- 💰 Monetization model feels exploitative

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing after watching ads
- Inconsistent rocket performance and height
- Upgrade options not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More planets and rocket variety
- Reduced advertisement frequency
- Ability to permanently remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knife Hit free?

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

### Is Rocket Sky! free?

Rocket Sky! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knife Hit or Rocket Sky!?

Knife Hit is rated higher. Knife Hit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Rocket Sky! averages 4.5 from 109K ratings.

### Do Knife Hit or Rocket Sky! have ads?

Both Knife Hit and Rocket Sky! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knife Hit or Rocket Sky!?

Knife Hit ships an update every 2 months, and Rocket Sky! every 3 months. Most recently, Knife Hit was updated on October 21, 2026 and Rocket Sky! on October 21, 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.*