Comparison

Knife n Run vs Champion's Journey

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

Head to head
About

Knife n Run

Engage in an action-packed runner game where you master knife throwing and evolve your blade from basic to futuristic weapons. Navigate challenging levels, overcome obstacles, and strategically upgrade your gear for ultimate power.

Highlights
  • Dynamic knife evolution
  • Precision runner gameplay
  • Epic end-of-level showdowns
  • Strategic upgrades
  • Realistic physics and animations
Features
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Welcome to Knife n Run, the ultimate action-packed runner game where precision meets epic evolution! Are you ready to become the knife master and transform your blade from a prehistoric tool to a futuristic sci-fi weapon? Experience the Thrill of Evolution: Your journey is to master the art of knife throwing and witness incredible knife evolution. Control your throwing hand with simple one-touch controls, automatically launching knives to destroy obstacles and enemies in your path. Land perfect shots on rotating wooden logs to fill evolution gates, transforming your knives into more powerful and visually stunning forms. Key Features that Make You a Master: - Dynamic Knife Evolution: Upgrade your knife throwing skills – rate of fire, range, and blade power. Watch your weapon evolve from basic to incredible sci-fi designs! - Precision Runner Gameplay: Navigate challenging levels filled with unique obstacles. Cut through negative value doors, break wooden boards, and time your throws against moving targets. - Epic End-of-Level Showdowns: Each level culminates in a satisfying destruction sequence with huge objects crumbling and a shower of cash rewards. - Strategic Upgrades: Customize your experience with different gloves and keychains to boost your stats and become even more powerful. - Realistic Physics & Animations: Enjoy captivating animations and realistic knife physics that bring every throw to life. Your Mission: Master the Run, Evolve the Blade! "Knife n Run" is more than just a runner game; it's a journey of skill, strategy, and satisfying progression. Make the right choices on the run to evolve your knife as fast as possible and achieve ultimate power. Download Knife n Run now and prove you have the precision and reflexes to conquer every challenge and become the ultimate knife master! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at sixtyseven.bits@gmail.com © 67 BITS DESIGN LTDA

About

Champion's Journey

Experience addictive runner-shooter action where you merge weapons to increase power and recruit champions to build your army. Break through barriers, conquer stages, and explore new worlds.

Highlights
  • Runner-shooter gameplay
  • Merge weapons for power boosts
  • Recruit champions
  • Break through barriers
  • Explore new worlds
Features
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- Enjoy easy and satisfying runner-shooter gameplay - Merge weapons to massively boost your power - Recruit powerful champions to grow your army - Break through barriers to reach the portal - Explore new worlds with every stage you conquer

Screenshots

Knife n Run4 screens
Champion's Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knife n Run at 67% against Champion's Journey's 16%. Knife n Run also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Champion's Journey's advantage is ratings volume (483 vs 99). On price, update cadence, 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. Knife n Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Champion's Journey sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knife n Run holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 483 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Knife n Run's written reviews are positive against 16% of Champion's Journey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knife n Run ships an update monthly, Champion's Journey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knife n Run versus Champion's Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnife n RunChampion's Journey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (99 ratings) — better4.6 (483 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better16.0% of reviews
Number of ratings99483 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB355 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPlaycus LimitedRollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

Knife n Run

All ratings94 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Champion's Journey

All ratings399 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative72.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Knife n Run

One-time10
  • x5$0.99
  • Double-knives 1 hour$1.99
  • Victory pack$2.99
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  • Double-knives 24 hours$2.99
  • x135$2.99
  • x300$5.99
  • Starter pack$6.99
  • No ADs$6.99
  • Pass+$12.99
  • No ADs pack$17.99
10 purchases

Champion's Journey

One-time10
  • Region 1 Pack$0.99
  • Region 2 Pack$1.99
  • Energy Pack Small$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Region 3 Pack$3.99
  • Energy Pack Medium$4.99
  • Prestige Card$5.99
  • No Ads$6.99
  • Raid Fund 1$7.99
  • Energy Card$8.99
  • Blessing Card$8.99

Questions

Is Knife n Run free?
Knife n Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Champion's Journey free?
Champion's Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knife n Run or Champion's Journey?
Knife n Run is rated higher. Knife n Run averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Champion's Journey averages 4.6 from 483 ratings.
Do Knife n Run or Champion's Journey have ads?
Both Knife n Run and Champion's Journey show ads.
Which is updated more often, Knife n Run or Champion's Journey?
Knife n Run ships an update monthly, and Champion's Journey fortnightly. Most recently, Knife n Run was updated on November 7, 2026 and Champion's Journey on November 5, 2026.

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