# Curvy Punch 3D vs Knife Runner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knife Runner at none against Curvy Punch 3D's 1. Knife Runner also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Curvy Punch 3D's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curvy Punch 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Knife Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Curvy Punch 3D against 3.8 for Knife Runner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Curvy Punch 3D has 1.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Curvy Punch 3D ships an update fortnightly, Knife Runner daily. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curvy Punch 3D | Knife Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curvy-punch-3d/id1504719576/reviews) | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-runner/id1552222184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 229 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [BOOM GAMES YAZILIM VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507029889) |

## What reviewers say

### Curvy Punch 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curvy-punch-3d/id1504719576)

Engage in a dynamic boxing experience where you swipe to deliver punches and use a joystick to evade enemy attacks. Progress through the ranks, earn new belts, and enjoy unlimited fun in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Swipe to punch, Joystick for evasion, Rank progression, Unlock new belts, Unlimited fun

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💪 Satisfying punches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too easy
- 💤 Repetitive levels
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Freezing and unresponsive controls
- Vibration issues

**Requested features**

- Harder difficulty levels
- Bosses and more challenging opponents
- Customization options (skins, gloves, etc.)
- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- Health bar visibility


### Knife Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-runner/id1552222184)

Collect a variety of knives and throw them at enemies to defeat them. Strategically manage your blade count to ensure you have enough for challenging boss battles. This game offers a simple yet engaging combat experience.

**Highlights:** Knife collection, Enemy combat, Blade management, Boss battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curvy Punch 3D free?

Curvy Punch 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knife Runner free?

Knife Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Curvy Punch 3D or Knife Runner?

Knife Runner is rated higher. Curvy Punch 3D averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Knife Runner averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Curvy Punch 3D or Knife Runner have ads?

Both Curvy Punch 3D and Knife Runner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curvy Punch 3D or Knife Runner?

Curvy Punch 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Knife Runner daily. Most recently, Curvy Punch 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and Knife Runner on November 3, 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.*