# Knight Lancer vs Zombie Forest 3

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Knight Lancer at 11K against Zombie Forest 3's 1.1K. Zombie Forest 3's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knight Lancer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zombie Forest 3 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Knight Lancer against 4.8 for Zombie Forest 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knight Lancer has 11K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Knight Lancer's written reviews are positive against 94% of Zombie Forest 3's.

Knight Lancer ships an update monthly, Zombie Forest 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knight Lancer | Zombie Forest 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-lancer/id6476990318/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-forest-3-underground/id6478110126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 414 MB | 592 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BABAR SAEED JANJUA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697901431) | [Alexander Tavintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453007973) |

## What reviewers say

### Knight Lancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-lancer/id6476990318)

Engage in arcade jousting with ragdoll physics and satisfying combat. Embark on a quest to reclaim honor, customize your knight, and challenge others in online multiplayer. Experience critical hits and a story mode filled with missions.

**Highlights:** Arcade jousting gameplay, Ragdoll physics, 18 Mission Story mode, Free Play mode, Character customization, Online multiplayer, Daily winning spree challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Immensely enjoyable
- 👍 Great game, has lots of potential
- 👍 Very well made game
- 👍 Amazing game!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Zero reward
- 💰 Paywall!!!
- 🐛 Bad hitboxes
- 🐛 Inconsistent
- 🐛 more luck than skill

**Reported bugs**

- Home screen bug where knight falls off the map
- Armor and shield purchases not working
- Difficulty progressing to Duke rank in certain castles
- Opponents not moving at times, causing player to leave the arena

**Requested features**

- More customization options for armor, helmets, shields, and horses
- Ability to customize character during campaign
- Different horses with unique stats
- Skill mechanic to reduce lance bounce
- Ability to rematch after a draw


### Zombie Forest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-forest-3-underground/id6478110126)

Survive a zombie apocalypse by fortifying a hidden underground shelter. Gather resources, craft weapons, and defend against nightly hordes. Explore a vast forest, upgrade your base, and find a way to escape.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Explorable map with multiple locations, Base fortification and room expansion, Resource gathering and crafting, Vehicle building and improvement, Combat with diverse weapons, Daily events and merchant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredible gameplay
- 👍 Great game with depth
- 👍 Surprisingly deep mechanics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay loop
- 👍 Awesome zombie game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 Buggy poker matches
- 🐛 Movement feels incomplete
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Radio not working
- Wheels stolen from car
- Fuel barrels exploding on looting
- Trader refresh not working when driving

**Requested features**

- Add more enemy types
- Increase day length
- Improve vehicle building mechanics
- Implement raiding mechanics
- Add fishing or other activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knight Lancer free?

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

### Is Zombie Forest 3 free?

Zombie Forest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knight Lancer or Zombie Forest 3?

Zombie Forest 3 is rated higher. Knight Lancer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Zombie Forest 3 averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Knight Lancer or Zombie Forest 3 have ads?

Both Knight Lancer and Zombie Forest 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knight Lancer or Zombie Forest 3?

Knight Lancer ships an update monthly, and Zombie Forest 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Knight Lancer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Zombie Forest 3 on October 30, 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.*