# Bulwark Blast vs Knife show

The clearest difference is rating: Knife show at 5.0 against Bulwark Blast's 4.4. Knife show also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Bulwark Blast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knife show sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Bulwark Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knife show holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bulwark Blast has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bulwark Blast ships an update every 3 months, Knife show every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bulwark Blast | Knife show |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulwark-blast/id1563435748/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-show/id6467878932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adknown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243054661) | [Ashish Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620115071) |

## What reviewers say

### Bulwark Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulwark-blast/id1563435748)

Control a growing shield that acts as both your weapon and defense in this unique arena shooter. Absorb orbs to expand your shield, then launch them to clear paths and achieve victory. Personalize your gameplay with various color options.

**Highlights:** Absorb orbs to grow shield, Shield as weapon and defense, Launch orb bursts, Color variants for personalization, Arena shooter gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knife show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-show/id6467878932)

Engage in a thrilling knife-throwing challenge where you tap to hurl blades at spinning targets. Avoid hitting existing knives, defeat bosses, and unlock a variety of weapons. Enjoy satisfying visuals and sound effects in this casual game perfect for quick breaks.

**Highlights:** Tap to throw knives, Avoid hitting other knives, Defeat boss enemies, Unlock various knives and blades, Daily missions and rewards, Offline play supported, Knife vs. Fruits Challenge

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apple Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Arrow Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dagger Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knife Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bulwark Blast free?

Bulwark Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knife show free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bulwark Blast or Knife show?

Knife show is rated higher. Bulwark Blast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Knife show averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bulwark Blast or Knife show have ads?

Bulwark Blast shows ads; Knife show does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bulwark Blast or Knife show?

Bulwark Blast ships an update every 3 months, and Knife show every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bulwark Blast was updated on November 3, 2026 and Knife show 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.*