# Swords Maker vs Knife n Run

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swords Maker | Knife n Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-maker/id1601831541/reviews) | **[4.8 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-n-run-master-evolution/id6464329376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Playcus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451803459) |

## What reviewers say

### Swords Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swords-maker/id1601831541)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Decent graphics
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- 🔒 Forced ads even after paying to remove them
- 🕹️ Difficulty spike and unfair level design
- 🕹️ Meaningless stats and progression issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Knife n Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knife-n-run-master-evolution/id6464329376)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double-knives 1 hour | $1.99 | one-time |
| x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| x75 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double-knives 24 hours | $2.99 | one-time |
| x135 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double knives pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| x180 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| x300 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $6.99 | one-time |
| x60 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pass+ | $12.99 | one-time |
| x100 | $12.99 | one-time |
| No ADs pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| x250 | $17.99 | one-time |
| x500 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*