Comparison

Knockball vs Diamond Brickout

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

Diamond Brickout

Embark on an addictive puzzle adventure through space, matching and bursting colorful blocks across hundreds of levels. Enjoy strategic gameplay, compete with others on global leaderboards, and explore unique worlds. This brick-breaking experience offers both solo and multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of brick-breaking levels
  • Unique dynamic space theme worlds
  • Competitive and co-op multiplayer
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
  • Boosters for challenging levels
  • Cloud save functionality
Features
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Take on this super-addictive puzzle adventure in outer space! Guide the bouncing ball to match and burst colorful blocks and make your way through hundreds of levels in this Brick-Breaking adventure. Take on this Brick-Breaking adventure alone or play with friends and foes in both competitive and cooperative game modes! Strategic and impulsive gameplay make for a challenging and satisfying brick-breaking experience! Compete with friends for the highest score and see how you score on the global leaderboard! The first of it's kind on mobile devices! Nominated for Best Indie Game Developer, Appsters Awards. Are you a fan of Diamond Brickout? If so, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest news: facebook.com/DiamondBrickout twitter.com/DiamondBrickout ------------------------------- Features: - Hundreds of Brick-Breaking Levels! (More levels added regularly) - Many unique dynamic space theme worlds to explore - Leaderboards and Achievements - Boosters to help with challenging levels - Vibration Compatible (Supported Devices) - Regular Updates - Cloud Save - Access your game anywhere - Exciting Competitive & Co-op Multiplayer (Coming Soon!) - Level Creator (Coming Soon!) - Tons more! ------------------------------- How to Play: Touch Controls - Tap and hold left side of screen to move ball to the left, tap and hold right side of screen to move ball to the right.

Screenshots

Knockball4 screens
Diamond Brickout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Diamond Brickout at 5.0 against Knockball's 4.7. Diamond Brickout also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Knockball's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Diamond Brickout sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Diamond Brickout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knockball has 45 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Knockball's written reviews are positive against 83% of Diamond Brickout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knockball ships an update every 2 months, Diamond Brickout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knockball versus Diamond Brickout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnockballDiamond Brickout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.28.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLGT SIATAKEOVER INTERACTIVE LTD

Customer experience

Knockball

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

Diamond Brickout

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Diamond Brickout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knockball

One-time1
  • Full game unlock$2.99
5 purchases

Diamond Brickout

One-time5
  • 50 Diamonds$0.99
  • 230 Diamonds$4.99
  • 470 Diamonds$9.99
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  • 1,010 Diamonds$20.99
  • 2,050 Diamonds-$39.99

Questions

Is Knockball free?
Knockball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diamond Brickout free?
Diamond Brickout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knockball or Diamond Brickout?
Diamond Brickout is rated higher. Knockball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Diamond Brickout averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Knockball or Diamond Brickout have ads?
Neither Knockball nor Diamond Brickout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knockball or Diamond Brickout?
Knockball ships an update every 2 months, and Diamond Brickout every 3 weeks. Most recently, Knockball was updated on October 23, 2026 and Diamond Brickout on October 24, 2026.

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