# Knife Hit vs Knife n Run

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Knife Hit | Knife n Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-hit/id1336527043/reviews) | **[4.8 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-n-run-master-evolution/id6464329376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 407 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) | [Playcus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451803459) |

## What reviewers say

### Knife Hit

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

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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


### Knife n Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-n-run-master-evolution/id6464329376)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double-knives 1 hour | $1.99 | one-time |
| x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| x75 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double-knives 24 hours | $2.99 | one-time |
| x135 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double knives pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| x180 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| x300 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $6.99 | one-time |
| x60 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pass+ | $12.99 | one-time |
| x100 | $12.99 | one-time |
| No ADs pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| x250 | $17.99 | one-time |
| x500 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*