# KnuckDeWay vs Blast Beats

KnuckDeWay and Blast Beats both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Blast Beats's written reviews are positive against 0% of KnuckDeWay's. Blast Beats also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). KnuckDeWay's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 27 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KnuckDeWay sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Blast Beats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for KnuckDeWay against 5.0 for Blast Beats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Beats has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of KnuckDeWay's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blast Beats's.

KnuckDeWay ships an update every 3 weeks, Blast Beats every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KnuckDeWay | Blast Beats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knuckdeway/id1449596548/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-beats/id1529879975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 131 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [Moby Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435802052) |

## What reviewers say

### KnuckDeWay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knuckdeway/id1449596548)

Guide a character through hazardous paths by tapping to change direction. Navigate obstacles and reach the final destination. Unlock unique characters and collect coins with various subscription options.

**Highlights:** Tap to change direction, Navigate hazardous paths, Collect coins, Unlock unique characters, Subscription options available, Ad removal with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond membership (1 week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond membership (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| Diamond membership (1 year) | $49.99 | per year |
| 500 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove popup ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1550 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2650 coins | $3.99 | one-time |


### Blast Beats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-beats/id1529879975)

Experience an intense one-tap rhythm game with a powerful soundtrack and retro pixel art. Tap to the beat as notes hit the target to progress through challenging levels and unlock new friends. Enjoy a unique gameplay experience with a focus on music and timing.

**Highlights:** One-tap rhythm gameplay, Power-packed soundtrack, Retro pixel art aesthetic, 15 heart-pumping tracks, 70 unlockable friends, Video developer series

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KnuckDeWay free?

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

### Is Blast Beats free?

Blast Beats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KnuckDeWay or Blast Beats?

KnuckDeWay and Blast Beats are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do KnuckDeWay or Blast Beats have ads?

Both KnuckDeWay and Blast Beats show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KnuckDeWay or Blast Beats?

KnuckDeWay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blast Beats every 27 months. Most recently, KnuckDeWay was updated on October 3, 2026 and Blast Beats on October 7, 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.*