# Mr Bow vs Knives Crash

The clearest difference is rating: Knives Crash at 4.8 against Mr Bow's 4.3. Knives Crash also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr Bow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Knives Crash sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knives Crash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Mr Bow's written reviews are positive against 79% of Knives Crash's.

Mr Bow ships an update monthly, Knives Crash every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Bow | Knives Crash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knives-crash/id1460796876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 264 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Duc tuyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727054190) | [RICE BALL HONGKONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463542603) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr Bow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-bow/id1445996327)

Engage in archery combat as a legendary archer, using bows and arrows to defeat enemy stickmen. Master your aim and shooting skills to become a champion, unlocking new weapons and abilities. Survive challenging modes against elite monsters and bosses.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop aiming, Hero roster with unique abilities, Variety of bows and arrows, Addictive touch controls, Survival Mode with bosses, Level-up and equipment system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 700 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shield pack x15 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Health and Shield x15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 2250 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Begineer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 4500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expert Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 8000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 20000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💪 Satisfying combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🤕 Bosses too overpowered
- 🤔 Lack of progression
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interfering with gameplay
- Inconsistent reward system
- Spawning issues with player and enemies

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More game modes
- Ability to choose bows
- Reduced ad frequency


### Knives Crash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knives-crash/id1460796876)

Navigate a world of knives, crushing opponents and collecting more to increase your strength. Devour smaller players to grow and unlock exciting rewards. Become the ultimate knife master in this challenging battle royale game.

**Highlights:** Crush opponents and collect knives, Devour smaller opponents to grow, Unlock rewards by increasing score, Intuitive UI/UX, Interactive controls, Auto-match with global players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| diamond * 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| no Interstitial | $2.99 | one-time |
| diamond50 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond*100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| diamond250 | $29.99 | one-time |
| diamond500 | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Wide variety of knives and characters
- 💎 Easy to earn in-game currency
- 🎨 Customizable character skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty unlocking new content
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to collect activity mission rewards
- Game freezing after ad playback
- Inconsistent ad reward tracking
- Black screen after matches

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode with real players
- More game modes and levels
- Ability to join friends' games
- Improved reward system for watching ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr Bow free?

Mr Bow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knives Crash free?

Knives Crash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr Bow or Knives Crash?

Knives Crash is rated higher. Mr Bow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Knives Crash averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Mr Bow or Knives Crash have ads?

Both Mr Bow and Knives Crash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr Bow or Knives Crash?

Mr Bow ships an update monthly, and Knives Crash every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mr Bow was updated on October 30, 2026 and Knives Crash on October 22, 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.*