Comparison

Touchgrind BMX vs Flippy Knife

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

Head to head
About

Touchgrind BMX

Perform spectacular BMX tricks in stunning 3D environments worldwide. Master realistic physics and unlock new bikes and locations by completing challenges and earning medals. Share your best runs with friends via YouTube and Facebook.

Highlights
  • Perform spectacular BMX tricks
  • Realistic 3D graphics and physics
  • Unlockable bikes and locations
  • Medal and challenge system
  • Record and replay runs
  • Create and export replay videos
Features
Currently charting
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- Chosen by Apple as one of the three best iPhone games of 2011 - Awarded Best Sports Game at the International Mobile Gaming Awards 2012 --------------------------------------------------- Become a BMX pro and perform spectacular tricks in breathtaking locations all over the world. Your skill and imagination are the only limits to the tricks you can pull off! Impress your friends by uploading your best runs to YouTube and Facebook. We took everything that made Touchgrind into an App Store classic to the extreme and created Touchgrind BMX. At Illusion Labs we only release games that we are extremely proud of. We feel that BMX is the pinnacle of our productions to date! Stunning 3D graphics, amazing physics and realistic sound. Collect medals and complete challenges to unlock many different bikes and locations. Watch replays, generate videos, export to your computer or upload to YouTube and show all your friends on Facebook, by just a few clicks. FEATURES - True physics - The same revolutionary controls as seen in the original skateboarding game Touchgrind - Many unlockable bikes and locations - Earn medals and complete challenges at every location - Record and replay your runs - Create replay videos and show the world

About

Flippy Knife

Master the art of knife flipping and throwing in this addictive 3D game. Perform combos, hit targets across diverse locations, and collect a vast arsenal of blades. It's a thrilling challenge for those who enjoy precision and risk-taking.

Highlights
  • Physics-based realistic knives
  • Over 120 unique blades
  • 7 different game modes
  • Awesome graphics
  • Award badges
  • Unique game mechanics
Features
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WHAT’S THE GAME ABOUT? Learn how to flip knives like a pro, to make a great combos and never miss! Become a true master of 7 different locations and get a great collection of famous knives, swords, axes and fantasy legends! — more than 30,000,000 downloads; — game of the week in 66 countries; — #1 in the top games in the USA, Russia, Australia, the UK, Canada… WHO’S PLAYING? It’s a game for those who loves knives and thrill! It’s a game for the strong and confident. Be on knife edge, take risks and hit the targets! Pick up a knife and stick it into the target! Do it in FLIPPY KNIFE on the subway or in a lineup for a game, in a coffee shop or park, at school or at work! GAME FEATURES: — more than 120 blades with a cool design; — physics-based realistic knives; — 7 different game modes in one game; — awesome graphics from the pros at Beresnev.Design; — more than 50 great award badges; — unique game mechanics; — high-quality support and super updates! Use the #flippyknife hashtag and the best content will be published on our Instagram account. Like us on our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram: www.facebook.com/BeresnevGames www.instagram.com/flippyknife And remember: skill comes with experience! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Premium Membership Subscription options, prices and durations: - Weekly Premium Membership for $7,99 offers a weekly subscription after a 3-day free trial for unlocking 15 exclusive knives, getting 1000 coins daily and removing ads. - Monthly Premium Membership for $19,99 offers a monthly subscription for unlocking 15 exclusive knives, getting 1000 coins daily and removing ads. - Yearly Premium Membership for $99,99 offers a yearly subscription for unlocking 15 exclusive knives, getting 1000 coins daily and removing ads. End of trial and subscription renewal: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; - Subscription automatically renews with the price and duration period as the original "1 week"/"1 month"/"1 year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or annually package); - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase; - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/HT202039 for more information. Canceling trial or subscription: - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period; - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below Terms of Use: https://beresnev.games/termofuse/ For all the questions please contact us at support@beresnev.games * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

Screenshots

Touchgrind BMX4 screens
Flippy Knife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flippy Knife at 4.6 against Touchgrind BMX's 3.8. Flippy Knife also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (36K vs 693). Touchgrind BMX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Touchgrind BMX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flippy Knife sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flippy Knife holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flippy Knife has 36K ratings behind it against 693, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 73% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touchgrind BMX ships an update every 6 months, Flippy Knife every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Touchgrind BMX versus Flippy Knife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchgrind BMXFlippy Knife
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (693 ratings)4.6 (36K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better72.6% of reviews
Number of ratings69336K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIllusion LabsBERESNEV s.r.o.

Customer experience

Touchgrind BMX

All ratings683 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews902 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.0%

Flippy Knife

All ratings35,552 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews709 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative19.7%

User reviews

Touchgrind BMX

From 693 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Nostalgic
  • 🚀 Fun and addictive
  • 👍 Good graphics and controls
  • 👍 Challenging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive controls
  • 🔒 Too many in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Only one free level
  • 🔒 Expensive for the content provided
  • 🔒 Difficult challenges

Flippy Knife

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🔍 Wide variety of knives with unique characteristics
  • 🎨 Great visuals and animations
  • 💰 Reasonable monetization model

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads and ad-related issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
  • 🔁 Repetitive and lacking in long-term content
  • 🔒 Difficulty restoring progress after reinstall

Bugs and requests

Touchgrind BMX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Perspective changes causing issues
  • Difficulty with completing challenges
  • Multiplier resets on crashes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Free roam mode
  • More levels and bikes
  • Scooter game mode
  • Ability to land backwards
  • Customization options
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  • Skatepark mode

Flippy Knife

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads getting stuck or not loading properly
  • Invisible walls and other physics-related issues
  • Account data not syncing or being lost after reinstall
  • Gameplay freezes or crashes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Customization options for knives and backgrounds
  • Checkpoint system in Climb mode
  • Improved feedback on achievements and progress

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Touchgrind BMX

One-time1
  • Get full game$6.99
12 purchases

Flippy Knife

Subscriptions2
  • PROFESSIONAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Membership (1 week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time10
  • Fantasy Sword$0.99
  • 6 Simple Knives$0.99
  • 11 Knife Makers' Blades$0.99
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  • 2 Cold & 2 Hot Swords$0.99
  • Bad Laser$0.99
  • Medium Pack of Coins$0.99
  • 12 Gift knives$0.99
  • BOOM! missiles$0.99
  • Remove ADS$3.99
  • Self aiming knife$4.99

Questions

Is Touchgrind BMX free?
Touchgrind BMX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flippy Knife free?
Flippy Knife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Touchgrind BMX or Flippy Knife?
Flippy Knife is rated higher. Touchgrind BMX averages 3.8 out of 5 from 693 ratings, while Flippy Knife averages 4.6 from 36K ratings.
Do Touchgrind BMX or Flippy Knife have ads?
Flippy Knife shows ads; Touchgrind BMX does not.
Which is updated more often, Touchgrind BMX or Flippy Knife?
Touchgrind BMX ships an update every 6 months, and Flippy Knife every 5 weeks. Most recently, Touchgrind BMX was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flippy Knife on October 29, 2026.

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