Comparison

Swords Maker vs Knife n Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Swords Maker

Forge metal, shape it into powerful weapons, and battle enemies in this exciting sword-making runner game. Unlock hundreds of sword combinations and face new challenges at the end of each level.

Highlights
  • Forge metal into swords
  • Shape swords for combat
  • Battle enemies with created swords
  • Unlock hundreds of sword combinations
  • Navigate obstacles
  • Progress through levels with unique swords
Features
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Are you ready to make amazing swords and fight enemies? Get ready for the best sword runner game ever! Create your sword by forging the metal, give it the right shape and start using it immediately! The stronger your sword is, the easier it will be to fight your enemies. Don’t forget, a different sword awaits you at the end of each level! Are you ready for a big fight at the level end? More importantly, do you have the right weapon? Watch out for the obstacles and try to prepare the strongest possible sword at the end of the level. Hundreds of sword combinations are waiting for you to unlock. This is absolutely the best sword runner game, a little bit challenging but super fun!

About

Knife n Run

Engage in an action-packed runner game where you master knife throwing and evolve your blade from basic to futuristic weapons. Navigate challenging levels, overcome obstacles, and strategically upgrade your gear for ultimate power.

Highlights
  • Dynamic knife evolution
  • Precision runner gameplay
  • Epic end-of-level showdowns
  • Strategic upgrades
  • Realistic physics and animations
Features
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Welcome to Knife n Run, the ultimate action-packed runner game where precision meets epic evolution! Are you ready to become the knife master and transform your blade from a prehistoric tool to a futuristic sci-fi weapon? Experience the Thrill of Evolution: Your journey is to master the art of knife throwing and witness incredible knife evolution. Control your throwing hand with simple one-touch controls, automatically launching knives to destroy obstacles and enemies in your path. Land perfect shots on rotating wooden logs to fill evolution gates, transforming your knives into more powerful and visually stunning forms. Key Features that Make You a Master: - Dynamic Knife Evolution: Upgrade your knife throwing skills – rate of fire, range, and blade power. Watch your weapon evolve from basic to incredible sci-fi designs! - Precision Runner Gameplay: Navigate challenging levels filled with unique obstacles. Cut through negative value doors, break wooden boards, and time your throws against moving targets. - Epic End-of-Level Showdowns: Each level culminates in a satisfying destruction sequence with huge objects crumbling and a shower of cash rewards. - Strategic Upgrades: Customize your experience with different gloves and keychains to boost your stats and become even more powerful. - Realistic Physics & Animations: Enjoy captivating animations and realistic knife physics that bring every throw to life. Your Mission: Master the Run, Evolve the Blade! "Knife n Run" is more than just a runner game; it's a journey of skill, strategy, and satisfying progression. Make the right choices on the run to evolve your knife as fast as possible and achieve ultimate power. Download Knife n Run now and prove you have the precision and reflexes to conquer every challenge and become the ultimate knife master! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at sixtyseven.bits@gmail.com © 67 BITS DESIGN LTDA

Screenshots

Swords Maker4 screens
Knife n Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knife n Run at 67% against Swords Maker's 9%. Knife n Run also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Swords Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 94). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swords Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knife n Run sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knife n Run holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swords Maker has 5.7K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Swords Maker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Knife n Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swords Maker ships an update weekly, Knife n Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Swords Maker versus Knife n Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwords MakerKnife n Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.7K ratings)4.8 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better94
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB407 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRollic GamesPlaycus Limited

Customer experience

Swords Maker

All ratings5,719 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative82.4%

Knife n Run

All ratings94 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Swords Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at certain levels
  • Inability to progress past level 17 or 55
  • Permanent loss of unlocked skins

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
  • Improved level design and difficulty balancing
  • More meaningful progression and stat system

Knife n Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Swords Maker

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
18 purchases

Knife n Run

One-time18
  • x30$0.99
  • Double-knives 1 hour$1.99
  • x10$1.99
Show 15 more
  • x75$1.99
  • Double-knives 24 hours$2.99
  • x135$2.99
  • Double knives pack$3.99
  • x180$3.99
  • Pass$5.99
  • x300$5.99
  • Starter pack$6.99
  • No ADs$6.99
  • x60$6.99
  • Pass+$12.99
  • x100$12.99
  • No ADs pack$17.99
  • x250$17.99
  • x500$29.99

Questions

Is Swords Maker free?
Swords Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knife n Run free?
Knife n Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swords Maker or Knife n Run?
Knife n Run is rated higher. Swords Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Knife n Run averages 4.8 from 94 ratings.
Do Swords Maker or Knife n Run have ads?
Knife n Run shows ads; Swords Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Swords Maker or Knife n Run?
Swords Maker ships an update weekly, and Knife n Run monthly. Most recently, Swords Maker was updated on September 20, 2026 and Knife n Run on September 24, 2026.

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