Comparison

Knife Stack vs Blades Away

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Knife Stack

Tap to throw knives and destroy platforms in this timing-based game. Avoid indestructible blocks to prevent losing. Chain together destruction for higher scores and complete all levels.

Highlights
  • Throw knives to destroy platforms
  • Make combos for higher scores
  • Complete all game levels
  • Timing-based gameplay
  • Avoid indestructible blocks
Features
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Tap the screen in time and throw the knife to destroy the platforms. If the knife crashes into an indestructible block, you lose, so be careful. Destroy many blocks at a time to earn more points. Game features: - Throw a knife and destroy platforms - Make combos - Complete all the levels!

About

Blades Away

Experience realistic physics-based knife throwing with a vast collection of unique blades. Master your aim, unlock special throws, and enjoy smooth, challenging gameplay. Perfect for fans of action movies and anime.

Highlights
  • Physics-based 2D simulation
  • Collect dozens of unique blades
  • Hyper detailed hitboxes
  • Unlock unique skill throws
  • Slow motion replays
  • Direct control over throws
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Physics based, 2D blade throwing simulation game with lots of unique blades to collect and master. Knife throwing has never been this easy to pick up and this challenging to fully master. Throw axes, knives, swords, ninja stars and other blades from all across the world. Huge rewards for skill and perception. Collect dozens of unique blades. Each blade is weighted and shaped according to its unique essence. Hyper detailed hitboxes create a truly next-gen hit detection experience for each individual blade. Buttery smooth 60 frames per second gameplay feels perfect for throwing these pointy bois. Unlock new skill throws unique to each blade by earning medals based on performance and not time spent or money paid. Skill throws add multipliers that open up even more gameplay opportunities. Slow motion replays show you the best throw from each of your play sessions for your review. If you love knife throwing in movies or anime, you'll feel right at home with your favorite fictional blade in your firm grasp. Direct control over each throw means no two throws will ever be the same. It's all about accuracy, control and creative strategy. No arbitrary controls here. Just you, the blade and the ultra dynamic physics of hitting that hardwood with a satisfying thunk! Some tips: ○ Some blades are easier to use than others ○ More challenging blades earn more rewards ○ Overview each level's target at start of round ○ Unlock Skill Shots by mastering blades ○ Use Skill Shots to get the most coins ○ Mastery ranks can be skipped with skill ○ Skipping mastery earns more rewards and avoids grind ○ All blades are a little unique and may require a different approach ○ You control the blades directly through physics and momentum ○ Learning to control rotation is the fastest way to improve your skills ○ Some blades are heavier or have different balance than others ○ Blades with a single point are almost always harder ○ There is no one right way to throw any blade ○ Try different blades in your collection to see what works best for you ○ Levels change daily, but we're working on a selection UI ○ Some blades will be much better for some levels ○ Levels have lots of secret objectives that are worth finding ○ Performance stats can be viewed for each blade in the collection ○ Simulation quality setting in main menu for older devices ○ Skill shots stack by addition ○ Combo Meters grant an additional multiplier to your score ○ Blade of the Day unlocks after you own 5 total blades ○ With Blade of the Day you get x3 and x5 multiplier bonuses every day

Screenshots

Knife Stack3 screens
Blades Away4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knife Stack at none against Blades Away's 43. Knife Stack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Blades Away's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blades Away sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Knife Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knife Stack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blades Away has 332 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Knife Stack's written reviews are positive against 88% of Blades Away's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knife Stack ships an update every 7 months, Blades Away every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Knife Stack versus Blades Away: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnife StackBlades Away
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (332 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2332 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB203 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWooden ToysReplayable Games LLC.

Customer experience

Knife Stack

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blades Away

All ratings332 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

Knife Stack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blades Away

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lost all progress
  • Sentinel control difference between iOS and Android
  • Visual bug: Chonk looks like The Butcher

Requested features

14 requests
  • Wish it was still being updated
  • Need new levels or content
  • Add new blades and weapons
  • Add more challenges
  • Ability to change the map
Show 9 more
  • Go back to the training dojo
  • More exciting noises for gold/diamond
  • Let people choose what map to play
  • Distance measurement
  • Ability to choose maps
  • More knives
  • Longer maps
  • Option to choose a map
  • Fix Sentinel control difference between iOS and Android

In-app purchases

None

Knife Stack

No in-app purchases

43 purchases

Blades Away

One-time43
  • THE FUTURISTIC DUO$0.99
  • SMALL BLADES$0.99
  • THE CHUM BUCKET$0.99
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  • 5 BEEFY BLADES, 1 LO PRICE$0.99
  • AXE & SPACE SABER$0.99
  • THE CYBER BATCH$0.99
  • BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS$1.99
  • MILITARY ISSUE$1.99
  • POINTY PACK$1.99
  • BROS 4 LIFE PACK$1.99
  • THE FUTURE IS HERE$1.99
  • PUNK PACK$1.99
  • EXQUISITE EDGEMANSHIP$2.99
  • AXE & SPACE SABER$2.99
  • LIVE ON THE EDGE$2.99
  • SMALL BLADES$2.99
  • SLICE N' DICE PACK$2.99
  • THE FELLOWSHIP BUNDLE$2.99
  • THE PUNK PACK$2.99
  • BALANCED BLADE PACK$2.99
  • 5 BEEFY BLADES, 1 LO PRICE$2.99
  • TWO EXOTIC BLADES$2.99
  • LOOK AT THESE CURVES$2.99
  • THE RECKONING AXE$3.99
  • POINTY PACK$3.99
  • ESCAPE THE WENDIGO$3.99
  • TINY BLADES$3.99
  • SMALL BLADES$3.99
  • HE'S GOT A KNIFE!$3.99
  • PRECISION MASTER PACK$3.99
  • SMALL BLADES$4.99
  • FANTASTIC DEAL$4.99
  • THE FUTURE IS HERE$4.99
  • FAMOUS BOX II$5.99
  • TINY BLADES$5.99
  • THE CHUM BUCKET$5.99
  • TACTICAL AXE PACK$5.99
  • BROS 4 LIFE PACK$5.99
  • THE AXE PACK$6.99
  • THE DIVINITY EDGE$6.99
  • FAMOUS BOX II$7.99
  • FAMOUS BOX BLADES$8.99
  • LARGE BLADE MEGA PACK$9.99

Questions

Is Knife Stack free?
Knife Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blades Away free?
Blades Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knife Stack or Blades Away?
Knife Stack is rated higher. Knife Stack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Blades Away averages 4.7 from 332 ratings.
Do Knife Stack or Blades Away have ads?
Knife Stack shows ads; Blades Away does not.
Which is updated more often, Knife Stack or Blades Away?
Knife Stack ships an update every 7 months, and Blades Away every 3 weeks. Most recently, Knife Stack was updated on June 3, 2026 and Blades Away on September 14, 2026.

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