Comparison

Knife n Run vs GateShot

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

GateShot

A minimalist arcade game where players tap to shoot a ball through a rotating gate. Perfect shots create nested circles and increase the challenge, while misses end the run. Unlock new themes as you master the precision timing.

Highlights
  • Simple one-tap gameplay
  • Rotating gate timing challenge
  • Nested circle progression
  • Unlockable themes
  • Best score tracking
  • Clean black-and-white arcade style
Features
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GateShot is a minimalist arcade timing game built around precision, rhythm, and replayability. Tap to shoot the ball upward through the open gate of a rotating circle. Land a perfect shot to score, create a smaller nested circle, and keep the run alive. Miss the gate and the run is over. Classic Mode rewards focus and consistency. Every successful shot builds the challenge, and every completed set increases the intensity. Features: • Simple one-tap gameplay • Clean black-and-white arcade style • Rotating gate timing challenge • Nested circle progression • Best score tracking • Unlockable themes • Premium theme options Easy to learn, hard to master. Line up the shot and see how far you can go.

Screenshots

Knife n Run4 screens
GateShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

Knife n Run and GateShot both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GateShot's written reviews are positive against 67% of Knife n Run's. GateShot also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Knife n Run's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 8). On price, rating, 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 20 one-off in-app purchases and GateShot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GateShot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knife n Run has 98 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Knife n Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of GateShot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knife n Run ships an update monthly, GateShot every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knife n Run versus GateShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnife n RunGateShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (98 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size407 MB53 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPlaycus LimitedJason Pinto

Customer experience

Knife n Run

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

GateShot

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

GateShot

One-time3
  • Cat Ball$0.99
  • Orbit Theme$0.99
  • Danger Theme$0.99

Questions

Is Knife n Run free?
Knife n Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GateShot free?
GateShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knife n Run or GateShot?
GateShot is rated higher. Knife n Run averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while GateShot averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Knife n Run or GateShot have ads?
Both Knife n Run and GateShot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Knife n Run or GateShot?
Knife n Run ships an update monthly, and GateShot every 5 days. Most recently, Knife n Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and GateShot on October 24, 2026.

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