# Knife Runner vs Hit & Run

The clearest difference is rating: Hit & Run at 4.8 against Knife Runner's 3.8. Hit & Run also leads on ratings volume (76K vs 6). Knife Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hit & Run sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Knife Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hit & Run holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hit & Run has 76K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Knife Runner ships an update daily, Hit & Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knife Runner | Hit & Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-runner/id1552222184/reviews) | **[4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-and-run-level-rush/id1620473280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **76K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 572 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BOOM GAMES YAZILIM VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507029889) | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hit & Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-and-run-level-rush/id1620473280)

Embark on an action-packed runner adventure as a stickman warrior. Level up your character by defeating enemies and smashing obstacles with simple swipes. Navigate traps, utilize portals, and challenge epic bosses to save the town.

**Highlights:** Level up by defeating enemies, Swipe to smash obstacles, Avoid traps and tricks, Utilize mysterious portals, Fight epic bosses, Action RPG elements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| noads_2.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎨 Cool graphics and skins
- 💪 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤯 Excessive ads even after paying to remove them
- 🐢 Laggy performance
- 🤔 Repetitive and easy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Enemies clipping through levels
- Rewards not properly credited

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and bosses
- Ability to customize character colors
- Expand the village area with new content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knife Runner free?

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

### Is Hit & Run free?

Hit & Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knife Runner or Hit & Run?

Hit & Run is rated higher. Knife Runner averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Hit & Run averages 4.8 from 76K ratings.

### Do Knife Runner or Hit & Run have ads?

Both Knife Runner and Hit & Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knife Runner or Hit & Run?

Knife Runner ships an update daily, and Hit & Run every 2 months. Most recently, Knife Runner was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hit & Run on October 20, 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.*