# Knife Hit vs Hunter Assassin

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hunter Assassin at every 8 days against Knife Hit's every 2 months. Hunter Assassin also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked) and ratings volume (399K vs 80K). Knife Hit's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 37%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Hunter Assassin sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6 for Hunter Assassin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80K and 399K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Knife Hit's written reviews are positive against 37% of Hunter Assassin's.

Knife Hit ships an update every 2 months, Hunter Assassin every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knife Hit | Hunter Assassin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-hit/id1336527043/reviews)** | [4.6 (399K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-assassin/id1479587574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 80K | **399K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 191 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) |

## 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


### Hunter Assassin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-assassin/id1479587574)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced stealth game where you play as a hunter with a deadly knife. Complete challenging missions, avoid traps, and strategically eliminate enemies to collect rewards and unlock new characters. Master your skills to become the ultimate assassin.

**Highlights:** Stealth gameplay, Knife combat, Enemy elimination, Trap activation, Character unlocking, Mission completion, Reward collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Crystal Pack Mini 1 | $0.59 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack Mini 3 | $1.29 | one-time |
| Some Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thunder God Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Scarecrow Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $3.29 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack of Tickets | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Expensive premium option

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent level difficulty

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety
- Ability to hide bodies
- New map styles
- Offline mode without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knife Hit free?

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

### Is Hunter Assassin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knife Hit or Hunter Assassin?

Knife Hit is rated higher. Knife Hit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Hunter Assassin averages 4.6 from 399K ratings.

### Do Knife Hit or Hunter Assassin have ads?

Both Knife Hit and Hunter Assassin show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knife Hit or Hunter Assassin?

Knife Hit ships an update every 2 months, and Hunter Assassin every 8 days. Most recently, Knife Hit was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hunter Assassin on October 26, 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.*