# Samorost 1 vs Apple Knight 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samorost 1 at none against Apple Knight 2's 15. Samorost 1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Apple Knight 2's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 226). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apple Knight 2 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Samorost 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Apple Knight 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple Knight 2 has 3.5K ratings behind it against 226, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Samorost 1's written reviews are positive against 89% of Apple Knight 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samorost 1 | Apple Knight 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-1/id1561324007/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 226 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 76 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213) | [Limitless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472819763) |

## What reviewers say

### Samorost 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-1/id1561324007)

Embark on a bite-sized space adventure from the early days of a beloved series. This classic experience has been revitalized with updated graphics, remastered sounds, and a new musical score.

**Highlights:** Original bite-sized adventure, Remastered sounds, Enhanced graphics, New music by Floex, Formerly released in 2003

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Unique art style
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Wonderful music and sound design
- 🕹️ Engaging puzzles
- 🌍 Immersive world and atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Very short gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times
- 🤯 Confusing or illogical puzzles
- 🔍 Lack of guidance or instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Audio issues like sound cutting out

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay duration
- More challenging puzzles
- Expanded story and world
- Controller support
- Free sequels or additional content


### Apple Knight 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073)

Engage in fast-paced hack-and-slash combat in this action-packed platformer. Explore dungeons, battle enemies with a variety of weapons and abilities, and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your character with unique skins and unlock helpful pets to aid you in your adventures.

**Highlights:** Hack-and-slash combat, Unlockable weapons and skins, Special abilities and pets, Story and Adventure modes, Parrying and dodging mechanics, Hidden secrets in levels

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zombie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cursed Knight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crowns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skelly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Knight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Roma Invictus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redsteel Knight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Ninja | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Coins! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Crowns! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Smooth combat mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying parry system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Revive ad not always working
- 🤑 Difficulty of progression without spending money
- 🤔 Removal of some features from the original game (e.g., female character, difficulty modes, endless mode)
- 🔇 Disappointing music compared to the original game
- 🤏 Small UI elements on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music settings not working properly
- Coin count not displaying correctly after switching items
- Cloud save issues causing loss of progress and coins
- Parry mechanic not registering consistently

**Requested features**

- Bring back the female character option
- Reintroduce difficulty modes and endless mode
- Add a restart button to the menu
- Implement a world map feature
- Introduce class-based gameplay (e.g., knight, mage, archer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samorost 1 free?

Samorost 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Apple Knight 2 free?

Apple Knight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Samorost 1 or Apple Knight 2?

Apple Knight 2 is rated higher. Samorost 1 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Apple Knight 2 averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Samorost 1 or Apple Knight 2 have ads?

Apple Knight 2 shows ads; Samorost 1 does not.

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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.*