# Axe Champ! vs Hitty Knife

Axe Champ! and Hitty Knife both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Axe Champ!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Hitty Knife's. Axe Champ! also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 4.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Axe Champ! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hitty Knife sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Axe Champ! against 4.5 for Hitty Knife. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axe Champ! has 24K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Axe Champ!'s written reviews are positive against 16% of Hitty Knife's.

Axe Champ! ships an update monthly, Hitty Knife every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axe Champ! | Hitty Knife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-champ/id1419954157/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitty-knife/id1473145262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Entity3 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055360372) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Axe Champ!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-champ/id1419954157)

Experience the thrill of axe throwing in this addictive game. Aim and hurl axes to smash targets and achieve the highest score possible. Enjoy cool graphics and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Axe throwing gameplay, Smash targets, High score challenges, Addictive gameplay, Cool graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium - No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤒 Awsome
- 🤒 Fun
- 🤒 Addictive
- 🤒 Entertaining
- 🤒 Good quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Glitchy/Crashes
- 🐛 Progression issues
- 🐛 Lack of challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/purchases being lost
- Ads not working properly
- Crashes/freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons/upgrades
- Ability to turn off sound
- More game modes/difficulty options
- Ability to pause and resume games


### Hitty Knife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitty-knife/id1473145262)

Test your knife-throwing accuracy in this challenging game. Launch knives to hit bullseyes through endless waves of targets and face off against cunning bosses. Unlock exclusive knives and climb the global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Endless levels with increasing difficulty, Unlockable exclusive knives, Devious boss battles, Global leaderboard via Game Center, Tap and launch mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💪 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰 Game too short
- 💰 Lack of content for coins
- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads causing issues with gameplay
- Glitches with daily rewards

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Add more challenging bosses and obstacles
- Introduce new gameplay modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Axe Champ! free?

Axe Champ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hitty Knife free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Axe Champ! or Hitty Knife?

Axe Champ! is rated higher. Axe Champ! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Hitty Knife averages 4.5 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Axe Champ! or Hitty Knife have ads?

Both Axe Champ! and Hitty Knife show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Axe Champ! or Hitty Knife?

Axe Champ! ships an update monthly, and Hitty Knife every 6 weeks. Most recently, Axe Champ! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hitty Knife on September 20, 2026.

---

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