# JOUST. vs Knight Lancer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knight Lancer at 83% against JOUST.'s 35%. Knight Lancer also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.0). JOUST.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Knight Lancer is free to download; JOUST. costs $4.99 up front. Knight Lancer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JOUST. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knight Lancer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knight Lancer has 11K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of JOUST.'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Knight Lancer's.

JOUST. ships an update every 3 months, Knight Lancer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JOUST. | Knight Lancer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joust/id1559452916/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-lancer/id6476990318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **83.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 414 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Reiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797276471) | [BABAR SAEED JANJUA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697901431) |

## What reviewers say

### JOUST.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joust/id1559452916)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Relive the classic 1980s arcade experience with this faithful recreation of the original Joust game. Enjoy the iconic gameplay and challenge yourself with this retro title.

**Highlights:** Original Joust gameplay, 1980s arcade experience, Retro gaming, Arcade classic

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Nostalgic classic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to original arcade
- ✨ Graphics faithful to game
- 🆓 No ads displayed
- 💯 Real deal classic Joust

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Crashes on load screen
- ❌ Does not run on iPhone/iPad
- 🎮 Clunky/bad on-screen controls
- 📉 Controls are janky
- 🚫 Leaderboard and forum broken

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on load screen
- App crashes on opening
- Sound doesn't work
- Leaderboard and forum are broken
- Crashes randomly

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Add Bluetooth controller support
- Add Magic Keyboard support
- Add MacOS Version
- Add directional buttons for facing left or right


### Knight Lancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-lancer/id6476990318)

Engage in thrilling arcade jousting battles with ragdoll physics. Regain your honor by mastering skillful jousting mechanics, delivering critical hits, and customizing your knight. Compete in missions or online multiplayer.

**Highlights:** 18 Mission Story Mode, Skillful Jousting Mechanics, Ragdoll Physics, Character Customization, Online Multiplayer, Daily Winning Spree Challenge

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Immensely enjoyable
- 👍 Great game, has lots of potential
- 👍 Very well made game
- 👍 Amazing game!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Zero reward
- 💰 Paywall!!!
- 🐛 Bad hitboxes
- 🐛 Inconsistent
- 🐛 more luck than skill

**Reported bugs**

- Home screen bug where knight falls off the map
- Armor and shield purchases not working
- Difficulty progressing to Duke rank in certain castles
- Opponents not moving at times, causing player to leave the arena

**Requested features**

- More customization options for armor, helmets, shields, and horses
- Ability to customize character during campaign
- Different horses with unique stats
- Skill mechanic to reduce lance bounce
- Ability to rematch after a draw


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JOUST. free?

JOUST. costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knight Lancer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JOUST. or Knight Lancer?

Knight Lancer is rated higher. JOUST. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Knight Lancer averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do JOUST. or Knight Lancer have ads?

Knight Lancer shows ads; JOUST. does not.

### Which is updated more often, JOUST. or Knight Lancer?

JOUST. ships an update every 3 months, and Knight Lancer monthly. Most recently, JOUST. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Knight Lancer on October 17, 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.*