# Hit with a knife vs Crystal Dig

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hit with a knife at none against Crystal Dig's 7. Hit with a knife also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Crystal Dig's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crystal Dig sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hit with a knife asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hit with a knife against 5.0 for Crystal Dig. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Hit with a knife ships an update every 11 months, Crystal Dig every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hit with a knife | Crystal Dig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-with-a-knife-new-version/id6443942806/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-dig-gem-miner/id6758684744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIDA Apps L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825209452) | [Taco Truck Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203933681) |

## What reviewers say

### Hit with a knife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-with-a-knife-new-version/id6443942806)

Test your aim and strategy by throwing knives at a spinning target. Avoid collisions with existing knives, collect and upgrade your arsenal, and enjoy brain-boosting fun. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Tap to throw knives, Avoid knife collisions, Upgrade and collect knives, Brain-boosting fun, Simple and intuitive controls, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crystal Dig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-dig-gem-miner/id6758684744)

Embark on an underground expedition combining classic block puzzle gameplay with a mining adventure. Descend through handcrafted levels, battle geological bosses, and collect rare gems. Compete for high scores and unlock achievements in this crystal-themed puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Classic and Adventure game modes, 50 handcrafted adventure levels, 5 unique underground zones, Epic boss battles, Power-ups: Pickaxe, Shuffle, Undo, Gem collection with rarity tracking, 21 Game Center achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hit with a knife free?

Hit with a knife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crystal Dig free?

Crystal Dig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hit with a knife or Crystal Dig?

Hit with a knife and Crystal Dig are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Hit with a knife or Crystal Dig have ads?

Crystal Dig shows ads; Hit with a knife does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hit with a knife or Crystal Dig?

Hit with a knife ships an update every 11 months, and Crystal Dig every 4 days. Most recently, Hit with a knife was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crystal Dig on October 31, 2026.

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