Comparison

Hit & Knock down vs HOWZAT!

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

Head to head
About

Hit & Knock down

Test your aim by hitting targets with various balls. Knock down objects or make them explode to achieve stage scores and advance through levels. Enjoy diverse game modes, including challenges and multiplayer, with simple controls and offline play.

Highlights
  • Knock down targets
  • Multiple game modes
  • Variety of balls
  • Challenge mode
  • Offline play
  • Multiplayer mode
Features
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When you hit the target with a ball, the target knocks down or explodes. Achieve the stage score to clear then challenge the next level. [Game modes] - Ball limit mode: Hit the can, Break dishes, Score target, Hit the fruit - Time limit mode: Hit the folder target, Shoot the parachute, Hit the oil drums, Hit the roly-poly toy [Features] - Enjoy the various game modes with simple control. - Various balls supported (baseball ball, bowling bowl, volleyball, soccer ball, billiard ball) - Challenge mode: the road to the world best record. - Offline mode supported. - Multiplayer mode supported. - 16 languages supported. - Achievement & leaderboard supported. - fun game, free game, no wifi, no internet. Help : cs@mobirix.com Homepage : https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=4864673505117639552 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mobirix_official/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@mobirix_official

About

HOWZAT!

Features
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Experience the Nostalgia of Pencil Cricket Bring back the thrill of the classroom classic! "HOWZAT!" is a minimalist, fast-paced cricket simulation designed specifically for local 2-player matches. Whether you’re waiting for a flight, on a lunch break, or hanging out with a friend, you can jump into a match in seconds—no kit required. Just like the traditional game played in the back of notebooks, players take turns "spinning" to generate runs. Strategy meets luck as you navigate through wickets, boundaries, and the dreaded "HOWZAT!" Key Features: - Local Multiplayer: Designed for two players on a single device. Face off against your friends in a true test of luck. - Classic Gameplay: Simple mechanics that stay true to the authentic pencil cricket experience. - Quick Matches: Perfect for short bursts of gaming. - Clean Interface: A distraction-free UI that focuses entirely on the game. - Offline Play: No internet connection? No problem. Play anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Hit & Knock down4 screens
HOWZAT!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HOWZAT! at none against Hit & Knock down's 6. HOWZAT! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hit & Knock down's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Hit & Knock down sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. HOWZAT! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hit & Knock down versus HOWZAT!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHit & Knock downHOWZAT!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (960 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings960 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBIRIXJonathan Hayter

Bugs and requests

Hit & Knock down

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cans getting stuck in level 113
  • Game not registering cleared boards in challenge mode
  • Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models
  • Glitches causing level progression to reset

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to skip difficult levels
  • More gems/currency rewards
  • Facebook/cloud sync to continue progress across devices
  • Ability to purchase ad-free version

HOWZAT!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Hit & Knock down

One-time6
  • Purchase 300 Dia$2.99
  • Purchase 500 Dia$4.99
  • Purchase 1,100 Dia$9.99
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  • Purchase 3,600 Dia$27.99
  • Purchase 6,500 Dia$45.99
  • Purchase 15,000 Dia$94.99
None

HOWZAT!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hit & Knock down free?
Hit & Knock down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HOWZAT! free?
HOWZAT! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hit & Knock down or HOWZAT! have ads?
Hit & Knock down shows ads; HOWZAT! does not.

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