# Face Knock vs Bumboat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bumboat at 100% against Face Knock's 14%. Bumboat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Face Knock's advantage is ratings volume (703 vs 18) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Face Knock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bumboat sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bumboat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Face Knock has 703 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Face Knock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bumboat's.

Face Knock ships an update every 2 months, Bumboat every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Knock | Bumboat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (703 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-knock/id1500311748/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumboat/id6751654599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **703** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Swim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475582966) | [The Hidden Chapter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836239291) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Knock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-knock/id1500311748)

Engage in a simple yet addictive arcade experience. Tap to fire your cannon and aim to destroy as many objects as possible. Test your reflexes and see how high you can score.

**Highlights:** Tap to shoot, Crush objects, Score challenges, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Simple and satisfying gameplay mechanics
- ✨ New features and updates appreciated
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable core experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and high pricing
- 🔄 Repetitive level design (loops after 30 levels)
- ⚙️ Vibration cannot be disabled

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during gameplay and ads
- Progress loss when game crashes
- Rewards from coin drop game not credited
- Game stops at level 16
- Levels skip or incorrectly mark as completed

**Requested features**

- Sound toggle option
- Ability to disable vibration
- Ad removal option or premium version
- More diverse level design beyond 30 levels


### Bumboat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumboat/id6751654599)

Navigate a boat through challenging water-filled courses, aiming to reach the goal. Earn rewards, unlock customizations, and master five unique game modes. Enjoy physics-driven puzzles and adventurous scenarios.

**Highlights:** Navigate boats through obstacles, Earn medals, trophies, and coins, Unlock boat customizations, Five unique game modes, Physics-driven puzzles, Multiple language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Face Knock free?

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

### Is Bumboat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Face Knock or Bumboat?

Bumboat is rated higher. Face Knock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 703 ratings, while Bumboat averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Face Knock or Bumboat have ads?

Both Face Knock and Bumboat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Face Knock or Bumboat?

Face Knock ships an update every 2 months, and Bumboat every 9 days. Most recently, Face Knock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bumboat on October 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.*