Comparison

Knife Hit vs Knife n Run

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

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About

Knife Hit

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
Currently charting
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The ultimate knife challenge! Throw the knives into the logs to break them. Slash the apples and unlock new knives. Each 5th stage is defended by a boss - beat them to get exclusive knives! Be careful to not hit the knives or the spikes. Time your actions, target carefully and become the knife master! Can you beat all the bosses? Subscription Terms VIP MEMBERSHIP offers a weekly subscription, you will have a 3-days FREE trial period, after this period you will be charged $4.99. After buying this subscription, you will unlock +200% apples from daily gift, +200% experience from bosses and remove ads. This is an Auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal as well. The prices are established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may change and actual charges may be converted to your local currency. End of trial and subscription renewal: • The payment is charged to your account after a confirmation of purchase. • The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hour before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the cost of the weekly subscription. • The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal have to be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase in the Store. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Canceling a trial or a subscription: • If you want to cancel a subscription during its free trial, you have to cancel it through your account in the Store. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. For more information, please visit https://support.apple.com/HT207865 for more informations If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at contact@ketchappgames.com Privacy Policy and Terms of use : https://legal.ubi.com

About

Knife n Run

Engage in an action-packed runner game where you master knife throwing and evolve your blade from basic to futuristic weapons. Navigate challenging levels, overcome obstacles, and strategically upgrade your gear for ultimate power.

Highlights
  • Dynamic knife evolution
  • Precision runner gameplay
  • Epic end-of-level showdowns
  • Strategic upgrades
  • Realistic physics and animations
Features
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Welcome to Knife n Run, the ultimate action-packed runner game where precision meets epic evolution! Are you ready to become the knife master and transform your blade from a prehistoric tool to a futuristic sci-fi weapon? Experience the Thrill of Evolution: Your journey is to master the art of knife throwing and witness incredible knife evolution. Control your throwing hand with simple one-touch controls, automatically launching knives to destroy obstacles and enemies in your path. Land perfect shots on rotating wooden logs to fill evolution gates, transforming your knives into more powerful and visually stunning forms. Key Features that Make You a Master: - Dynamic Knife Evolution: Upgrade your knife throwing skills – rate of fire, range, and blade power. Watch your weapon evolve from basic to incredible sci-fi designs! - Precision Runner Gameplay: Navigate challenging levels filled with unique obstacles. Cut through negative value doors, break wooden boards, and time your throws against moving targets. - Epic End-of-Level Showdowns: Each level culminates in a satisfying destruction sequence with huge objects crumbling and a shower of cash rewards. - Strategic Upgrades: Customize your experience with different gloves and keychains to boost your stats and become even more powerful. - Realistic Physics & Animations: Enjoy captivating animations and realistic knife physics that bring every throw to life. Your Mission: Master the Run, Evolve the Blade! "Knife n Run" is more than just a runner game; it's a journey of skill, strategy, and satisfying progression. Make the right choices on the run to evolve your knife as fast as possible and achieve ultimate power. Download Knife n Run now and prove you have the precision and reflexes to conquer every challenge and become the ultimate knife master! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at sixtyseven.bits@gmail.com © 67 BITS DESIGN LTDA

Screenshots

Knife Hit4 screens
Knife n Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Knife Hit at 80K against Knife n Run's 94. Knife Hit also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked). Knife n Run's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Knife Hit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Knife n Run sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knife n Run holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knife Hit has 80K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Knife Hit's written reviews are positive against 67% of Knife n Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knife Hit ships an update every 2 months, Knife n Run monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Knife Hit versus Knife n Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnife HitKnife n Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (80K ratings)4.8 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings80K — better94
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB407 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKetchappPlaycus Limited

Customer experience

Knife Hit

All ratings80,422 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews638 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative25.9%

Knife n Run

All ratings94 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Knife Hit

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Knife n Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Knife Hit

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time10
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Ad-Free Continue$1.99
  • Hunter Knives Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads + Free Continue$2.99
  • Fancy Knives Pack$3.99
  • Sci-Fi Knives Pack$4.99
  • Post-apocalyptic Knives Pack$4.99
  • Ice Knives Pack$4.99
  • Sharp Knives Pack$9.99
  • Royal Knives Pack$19.99
18 purchases

Knife n Run

One-time18
  • x30$0.99
  • Double-knives 1 hour$1.99
  • x10$1.99
Show 15 more
  • x75$1.99
  • Double-knives 24 hours$2.99
  • x135$2.99
  • Double knives pack$3.99
  • x180$3.99
  • Pass$5.99
  • x300$5.99
  • Starter pack$6.99
  • No ADs$6.99
  • x60$6.99
  • Pass+$12.99
  • x100$12.99
  • No ADs pack$17.99
  • x250$17.99
  • x500$29.99

Questions

Is Knife Hit free?
Knife Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knife n Run free?
Knife n Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knife Hit or Knife n Run?
Knife n Run is rated higher. Knife Hit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while Knife n Run averages 4.8 from 94 ratings.
Do Knife Hit or Knife n Run have ads?
Both Knife Hit and Knife n Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Knife Hit or Knife n Run?
Knife Hit ships an update every 2 months, and Knife n Run monthly. Most recently, Knife Hit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Knife n Run on September 24, 2026.

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