Comparison

Knockball vs Latch

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

Head to head
About

Knockball

A puzzle game where you knock balls off a board while protecting a golden ball. It offers a strategic challenge with rewarding smart play and satisfying chaotic moments. Enjoy handcrafted levels or compete against an AI.

Highlights
  • Knock balls off the board
  • Protect the golden ball
  • 160 handcrafted levels
  • Play against AI opponent
  • Realistic physics and sounds
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Knockball is an exciting game designed to make you think outside the box to achieve a higher score. The goal couldn't be simpler - knock all the balls off the board without losing the golden ball. No time pressure though, take as long as you need to think your move through. The mechanics are extremely easy to learn, but you will need to think to get the perfect score. You are rewarded for playing smart! The less moves you take, the higher the reward. So if you enjoy games that make you think your moves through, Knockball is for you! However if you just want to let some steam off, there's nothing more satisfying than going wild and causing mayhem on the table or playing against an AI opponent and winning. Features: *There are 160 handcrafted levels of increasing difficulty *Play on a static board or against an AI opponent *Universal app for both iPhone and iPad *Realistic physics and sounds

About

Latch

Engage in a pure deduction game where every puzzle has a single, logical solution. Place nodes on a grid according to simple rules, with no luck or timers involved. Enjoy a clean design and offline play.

Highlights
  • Pure deduction gameplay
  • Single solution puzzles
  • No guessing or timers
  • Growing puzzle runs
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
Features
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Latch is a game of pure deduction. Every puzzle has one solution, and you can always reason your way to it - no guessing, no luck, no timers rushing you. Just you and a grid that rewards a clear mind. The rule is simple: Place one node in every row, every column, and every colored region - and no two nodes may touch, not even diagonally. From that single rule comes a surprising depth of logic. Mark the cells you've ruled out, place your nodes with confidence, and watch the solution reveal itself. What's inside: • 1,000 verified puzzles - every one checked for a single solution and a path of pure logic. Grids stay a comfortable size; it's the reasoning that deepens, from spotting a single forced cell to deductions spanning several regions at once. • A new daily challenge - one fresh puzzle every day, the same for everyone. • Build your streak - solve each day to keep your streak alive, and watch it climb. • Clear, uncluttered design - bright, distinct colors and nothing on screen but the puzzle. • Learn in a minute - a quick walkthrough teaches you everything; the depth comes from you. • Ads you can switch off - one small purchase removes the banner and between-level ads, for good. • Play anywhere, offline - no account, no sign-up, no connection required. No pressure. No randomness. Just the quiet satisfaction of a puzzle that always makes sense. Think you can solve them all?

Screenshots

Knockball4 screens
Latch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Latch at none against Knockball's 1. Latch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Knockball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (40 vs 5). On price 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. Knockball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Latch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Latch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knockball has 40 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knockball ships an update every 2 months, Latch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Knockball versus Latch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnockballLatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (40 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLGT SIAOlivas Labs LLC

Customer experience

Knockball

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative3.0%

Latch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Knockball

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game crashes after completing level 115, preventing access to level 116
  • App freezes during gameplay requiring restart
  • Ball positioning too close to screen edge prevents power shots on first level
  • Broken app support link
  • Forced repurchase prompts for existing customers
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  • Review submission blocked with 'nickname already in use' error
  • Poor optimization on iPhone/iPod causing gameplay issues
  • Distracting logo watermark overlay on screen

Requested features

8 requests
  • Additional levels beyond 140
  • Spin control for the ball (like pool/snooker)
  • Multiplayer and online play modes
  • Facebook integration for social features
  • Custom level creation tools
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  • iPhone 5 screen optimization
  • Background music playback support
  • 64-bit app upgrade

Latch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knockball

One-time1
  • Full game unlock$2.99
None

Latch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knockball free?
Knockball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Latch free?
Latch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knockball or Latch?
Latch is rated higher. Knockball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Latch averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Knockball or Latch have ads?
Latch shows ads; Knockball does not.
Which is updated more often, Knockball or Latch?
Knockball ships an update every 2 months, and Latch weekly. Most recently, Knockball was updated on October 14, 2026 and Latch on October 6, 2026.

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