# Knock Balls! vs Carnival Knockdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Carnival Knockdown at 92% against Knock Balls!'s 46%. Carnival Knockdown also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Knock Balls!'s advantage is ratings volume (211K vs 5.3K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knock Balls! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Carnival Knockdown sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Carnival Knockdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knock Balls! has 211K ratings behind it against 5.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Knock Balls!'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Carnival Knockdown's.

Knock Balls! ships an update every 3 months, Carnival Knockdown every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knock Balls! | Carnival Knockdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (211K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-balls/id1424257445/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-knockdown/id6780989548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211K** | 5.3K |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Fortune Mine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565949596) |

## What reviewers say

### Knock Balls!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-balls/id1424257445)

Test your aim by throwing balls to demolish various structures. Enjoy hundreds of levels with diverse visuals and challenging gameplay. Simple one-tap controls make it easy to pick up and play.

**Highlights:** Throw balls to crush structures, Hundreds of levels, Diverse visual ambiances, One-tap controls, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Satisfying physics and gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and block formations
- 🔇 Lack of sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging and varied levels
- Ability to save/carry over unused balls
- Customizable cannons and upgrades


### Carnival Knockdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-knockdown/id6780989548)

Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you strategically launch projectiles to demolish intricate structures. Master dynamic physics and diverse materials across hundreds of challenging levels with a vibrant carnival theme.

**Highlights:** Physics-based destruction puzzles, Diverse materials and object reactions, Hundreds of challenging levels, One-tap cannonball launching, Satisfying chain reactions, Vibrant carnival theme

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CarnivalPack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_NoAds | $7.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_74.99 | $74.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knock Balls! free?

Knock Balls! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Carnival Knockdown free?

Carnival Knockdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knock Balls! or Carnival Knockdown?

Carnival Knockdown is rated higher. Knock Balls! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 211K ratings, while Carnival Knockdown averages 4.9 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Knock Balls! or Carnival Knockdown have ads?

Both Knock Balls! and Carnival Knockdown show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knock Balls! or Carnival Knockdown?

Knock Balls! ships an update every 3 months, and Carnival Knockdown every 3 days. Most recently, Knock Balls! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Carnival Knockdown 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.*