# Buddy Playground vs Hit Knife Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hit Knife Master at none against Buddy Playground's 10. Hit Knife Master also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Buddy Playground's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy Playground sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Hit Knife Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hit Knife Master holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hit Knife Master has 233 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Buddy Playground's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hit Knife Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buddy Playground ships an update every 7 months, Hit Knife Master fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy Playground | Hit Knife Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-playground/id6444256202/reviews) | **[4.3 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-knife-master-throw-games/id6502341880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **233** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [Syed Arbaz Gillani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679912647) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-playground/id6444256202)

Engage in a chaotic sandbox experience where you can unleash a variety of weapons or construct intricate contraptions to interact with characters. Explore the consequences of your actions and experiment with different tools and creations.

**Highlights:** Arsenal of weapons, Assemble ingenious mechanisms, Destroy characters, Experiment with reactions, Daily coin and gem rewards (subscription), New characters and weapons (subscription)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $94.99 | per year |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |


### Hit Knife Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-knife-master-throw-games/id6502341880)

Immerse yourself in the thrilling art of knife throwing. Master your aim to eliminate targets, overcome obstacles, and conquer waves of enemies. Utilize explosive barrels for strategic takedowns in this exciting 3D adventure.

**Highlights:** Knife throwing mechanics, Target elimination, Enemy combat, Explosive barrel interactions, 3D graphics, User-friendly controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy Playground free?

Buddy Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hit Knife Master free?

Hit Knife Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buddy Playground or Hit Knife Master?

Hit Knife Master is rated higher. Buddy Playground averages 4.0 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Hit Knife Master averages 4.3 from 233 ratings.

### Do Buddy Playground or Hit Knife Master have ads?

Both Buddy Playground and Hit Knife Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy Playground or Hit Knife Master?

Buddy Playground ships an update every 7 months, and Hit Knife Master fortnightly. Most recently, Buddy Playground was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hit Knife Master on November 8, 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.*