# Pickup Run vs Knockout Hunter

The clearest difference is ads: Pickup Run at none against Knockout Hunter's shown. Pickup Run also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Knockout Hunter's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (100 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Knockout Hunter holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knockout Hunter has 100 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pickup Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Knockout Hunter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pickup Run | Knockout Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-run/id1472119951/reviews) | **[3.4 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knockout-hunter/id1600729020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 104 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nomadic Bear Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188304416) | [Invent4.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/669990321) |

## What reviewers say

### Pickup Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickup-run/id1472119951)

Race to the finish line by collecting others along the way. Navigate obstacles and outrun opponents in this free running game. Experience a unique gameplay mechanic where your team grows as you progress.

**Highlights:** Collect other players, Avoid obstacles, Race to the finish line, Outrun opponents, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knockout Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knockout-hunter/id1600729020)

Become the hunter in this 3D game where you must knock out all opponents by throwing balls within a time and ball limit. Navigate free-roaming maps, collect projectiles, and aim carefully to win each level. Outmaneuver your foes before they escape to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Knock out opponents, Collect and throw balls, Time and ball limits, 3D map exploration, Ragdoll animations, First-person camera

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pickup Run free?

Pickup Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knockout Hunter free?

Knockout Hunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pickup Run or Knockout Hunter?

Knockout Hunter is rated higher. Pickup Run averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Knockout Hunter averages 3.4 from 100 ratings.

### Do Pickup Run or Knockout Hunter have ads?

Knockout Hunter shows ads; Pickup Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pickup Run or Knockout Hunter?

Pickup Run ships an update every 5 weeks, and Knockout Hunter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pickup Run was updated on June 7, 2026 and Knockout Hunter on September 23, 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.*