Swords Maker vs Knife n Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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.
- Dynamic knife evolution
- Precision runner gameplay
- Epic end-of-level showdowns
- Strategic upgrades
- Realistic physics and animations
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Swords Maker ships an update weekly, Knife n Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swords Maker | Knife n Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.7K ratings) | 4.8 (94 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | 94 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 260 MB | 407 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Rollic Games | Playcus Limited |
Customer experience
Swords Maker
Knife n Run
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
Swords Maker
- No Ads$2.99
Knife n Run
- x30$0.99
- Double-knives 1 hour$1.99
- x10$1.99
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- 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
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