# Apple Knight 2 vs Wild Wind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wild Wind at none against Apple Knight 2's 15. Wild Wind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apple Knight 2 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Wild Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Apple Knight 2 against 4.9 for Wild Wind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Apple Knight 2's written reviews are positive against 93% of Wild Wind's.

Apple Knight 2 ships an update every 8 days, Wild Wind every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apple Knight 2 | Wild Wind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Limitless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472819763) | [Ian Chiao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630807335) |

## What reviewers say

### Apple Knight 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073)

Engage in fast-paced hack-and-slash combat in this action-packed platformer. Explore dungeons, battle enemies with a variety of weapons and abilities, and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your character with unique skins and unlock helpful pets to aid you in your adventures.

**Highlights:** Hack-and-slash combat, Unlockable weapons and skins, Special abilities and pets, Story and Adventure modes, Parrying and dodging mechanics, Hidden secrets in levels

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zombie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cursed Knight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crowns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skelly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Knight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Roma Invictus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redsteel Knight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Ninja | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Coins! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Crowns! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Smooth combat mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying parry system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Revive ad not always working
- 🤑 Difficulty of progression without spending money
- 🤔 Removal of some features from the original game (e.g., female character, difficulty modes, endless mode)
- 🔇 Disappointing music compared to the original game
- 🤏 Small UI elements on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music settings not working properly
- Coin count not displaying correctly after switching items
- Cloud save issues causing loss of progress and coins
- Parry mechanic not registering consistently

**Requested features**

- Bring back the female character option
- Reintroduce difficulty modes and endless mode
- Add a restart button to the menu
- Implement a world map feature
- Introduce class-based gameplay (e.g., knight, mage, archer)


### Wild Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-wind/id6470183891)

Embark on a high-speed hack-and-slash adventure to rescue your partner. Master single-finger controls for swift attacks and evasive maneuvers against unique enemies and epic bosses in diverse, stunning environments.

**Highlights:** Single-finger combat controls, Diverse enemy types, Epic boss battles, Stunning environments, Unlockable bonus character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful and minimalist art style
- 🎨 Unique and captivating visuals
- 🎶 Excellent sound design and music
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🔁 Lack of content and replayability
- 🐛 Some levels feel unbalanced or glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes or crashes
- Hitbox and collision detection issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and stages
- Endless or survival mode
- Additional playable characters
- Level editor or customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apple Knight 2 free?

Apple Knight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wild Wind free?

Wild Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Apple Knight 2 or Wild Wind?

Wild Wind is rated higher. Apple Knight 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Wild Wind averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Apple Knight 2 or Wild Wind have ads?

Apple Knight 2 shows ads; Wild Wind does not.

### Which is updated more often, Apple Knight 2 or Wild Wind?

Apple Knight 2 ships an update every 8 days, and Wild Wind every 3 days. Most recently, Apple Knight 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Wild Wind on October 22, 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.*