Comparison

Knife n Run vs Vault Heist

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

Vault Heist

Plan and execute daring heists with strategic choices and risk management. Outsmart the vault by selecting multiplier gates to maximize your take in fast-paced, satisfying runs. This game challenges your instincts and timing for a perfect score.

Highlights
  • Smart Heist Gameplay
  • Asymmetric Multiplier Gates
  • Quick, Satisfying Runs
  • Smooth & Stylish Experience
  • Easy to Learn, Hard to Perfect
Features
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Plan your run, choose between asymmetric multiplier gates to maximize your take — because in this heist, how you steal matters as much as what you steal. Every run challenges your instincts. Play it safe or take the risky gate for a higher multiplier? Outsmart the vault, stay cool under pressure, and walk away with the perfect score. Vault Heist blends confidence, timing, and strategy into fast, satisfying runs that are easy to play and hard to master. Key Features - Smart Heist Gameplay – Strategy meets fast-paced action - Asymmetric Multiplier Gates – Choose your risk, multiply your rewards - Quick, Satisfying Runs – Perfect for short play sessions - Smooth & Stylish Experience – Clean visuals, cool pacing - Easy to Learn, Hard to Perfect – One more run always feels right No noise. No chaos. Just smart moves, clean runs, and big payouts. The vault is waiting.

Screenshots

Knife n Run4 screens
Vault Heist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Knife n Run at 4.8 against Vault Heist's 3.4. Knife n Run also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 5). Vault Heist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Knife n Run sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Vault Heist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knife n Run holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knife n Run has 98 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knife n Run ships an update monthly, Vault Heist every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Knife n Run versus Vault Heist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnife n RunVault Heist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (98 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings98 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB199 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPlaycus LimitedHAPPY GAME COMPANY TEKNOLOJI 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%

Vault Heist

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Knife n Run

One-time20
  • x5$0.99
  • x30$0.99
  • Double-knives 1 hour$1.99
Show 17 more
  • x10$1.99
  • x75$1.99
  • Victory pack$2.99
  • Double-knives 24 hours$2.99
  • x135$2.99
  • Double knives pack$3.99
  • x180$3.99
  • Pass$5.99
  • x300$5.99
  • Starter pack$6.99
  • No ADs$6.99
  • x60$6.99
  • Pass+$12.99
  • x100$12.99
  • No ADs pack$17.99
  • x250$17.99
  • x500$29.99
None

Vault Heist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knife n Run free?
Knife n Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vault Heist free?
Vault Heist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knife n Run or Vault Heist?
Knife n Run is rated higher. Knife n Run averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Vault Heist averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Knife n Run or Vault Heist have ads?
Both Knife n Run and Vault Heist show ads.
Which is updated more often, Knife n Run or Vault Heist?
Knife n Run ships an update monthly, and Vault Heist every 2 weeks. Most recently, Knife n Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vault Heist on October 21, 2026.

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