Comparison

Shockbot vs Knightbound

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

Head to head
About

Shockbot

Embark on a mission to reclaim Earth from interdimensional monsters. Wield a precision blaster and a devastating Shock Attack to defeat foes and face a colossal mechanical beast in this action-packed platformer.

Highlights
  • Run-and-gun action
  • Precision blaster combat
  • Devastating Shock Attack
  • Antigravity platforming
  • Epic boss battles
  • Pulsing drum and bass soundtrack
Features
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In the near future, the scientists of Earth have ripped open a portal to another dimension after a high-energy physics experiment has gone horribly wrong. Grotesque monsters from another world have poured into our realm, and all of humankind has fled the planet in fear, unable to fend off the invaders. Enter Shockbot, humanity's last hope for reclaiming their home world. Shockbot is armed with a high precision blaster capable of vaporizing menacing invaders, as well as a devastating Shock Attack to wipe the area clear of foes. Orchestrating the invasion is Ultramech, a powerful hybrid mechanical beast of imposing size, armed with a terrifying laser cannon. Shockbot must destroy Ultramech to put a halt to Earth's invasion, trekking from the insertion point in Horizon City, through monster-infested forests, foreboding caves, an industrial wasteland, to a dreamy cyberpunk skyline. This run-and-gun platformer is reminiscent of classic 16-bit shooters and includes a half a dozen varied and exciting stages, fast-paced action, a cool Shock Attack mechanic to wipe all the enemies off screen, antigravity platforming challenges, and an epic boss battle at the end, all with a pulsing drum and bass soundtrack.

About

Knightbound

Embark on an action-packed platformer adventure to escape banishment. Slash through enemies, conquer bosses, and unlock potent upgrades across diverse levels filled with treasure and quests. Race against time and strive for complete treasure collection.

Highlights
  • Fight through 20 unique levels
  • Unlock powerful abilities and upgrades
  • Race for the best level times
  • Unearth treasures and achieve 100% completion
  • Battle numerous enemies and powerful bosses
Features
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Fight your way out of banishment in this epic action platformer! Slash enemies, battle bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades! Explore vast levels, filled with valuable treasure, dangerous enemies, and captivating quests. Prepare to duel powerful bosses and battle numerous enemies to seek revenge on the Prince who banished you! What to expect: - Fight through 20 unique levels - Purchase unique abilities and upgrades that empower you to destroy more and more enemies! - Race through every level to compete for the best possible time - Unearth numerous treasures to collect items and reach a 100% completion percentage Explore a game made by a 15 year old high school student that wanted to make something worth being proud of. Join the adventure to make my day and have fun doing so!

Screenshots

Shockbot4 screens
Knightbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knightbound at 100% against Shockbot's 50%. Knightbound also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Shockbot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Knightbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knightbound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Shockbot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Knightbound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shockbot ships an update every 6 days, Knightbound every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shockbot versus Knightbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShockbotKnightbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB45 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperGlowmatic LLCBryan Findling

Customer experience

Shockbot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Knightbound

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Shockbot

One-time4
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Buy 50 Atoms$0.99
  • Buy 500 Atoms$4.99
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  • Buy 2000 Atoms$9.99
None

Knightbound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shockbot free?
Shockbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knightbound free?
Knightbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shockbot or Knightbound?
Knightbound is rated higher. Shockbot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Knightbound averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Shockbot or Knightbound have ads?
Both Shockbot and Knightbound show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shockbot or Knightbound?
Shockbot ships an update every 6 days, and Knightbound every 3 days. Most recently, Shockbot was updated on September 30, 2026 and Knightbound on October 8, 2026.

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