# Pocket Show vs KnockDown Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KnockDown Run at 100% against Pocket Show's 40%. KnockDown Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pocket Show's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Show sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and KnockDown Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KnockDown Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Show has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Pocket Show's written reviews are positive against 100% of KnockDown Run's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Show | KnockDown Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-show/id1564289717/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knockdown-run/id1570795633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 293 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Supercode Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539592590) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Show

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-show/id1564289717)

Guess the word by picking letters to reveal hints. Win rounds by correctly identifying the word before your opponent. Test your perception and word-guessing skills in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Guess the word, Pick letters to reveal hints, Win rounds and matches, Turn-based gameplay, Test perception skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads blocking gameplay
- 🤯 Ads interrupting experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to click on letters due to ad placement

**Requested features**

- Add ability to start over from level 1
- Provide option to play in other languages


### KnockDown Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knockdown-run/id1570795633)

A skill-based hyper-casual runner where you persistently knock down obstacles to reach the end of levels and achieve high scores. Manage your balls and enjoy changing environments with immersive haptic feedback and unique animations.

**Highlights:** Skill-based hyper-casual runner, Knock down obstacles, Manage ball count for high scores, Multiple environment changes, Haptic feedback, Unique animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Show free?

Pocket Show is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KnockDown Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Show or KnockDown Run?

KnockDown Run is rated higher. Pocket Show averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while KnockDown Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pocket Show or KnockDown Run have ads?

Both Pocket Show and KnockDown Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Show or KnockDown Run?

Pocket Show ships an update every 2 months, and KnockDown Run every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Show was updated on October 21, 2026 and KnockDown Run on October 13, 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.*