Comparison

Can Knockdown 3 vs Sky Shard

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

Head to head
About

Can Knockdown 3

Test your aim and puzzle-solving skills in this physics-based carnival game. Knock down cans across multiple challenging levels with stunning 3D graphics and realistic physics. Unlock new levels and discover hidden secrets.

Highlights
  • Multiple challenging 3D levels
  • Easy to tricky puzzles
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Gorgeous 3D graphics
  • Unlockable levels and secrets
  • Achievements and badges
Features
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Be accurate! Be smart! Be quick! Challenge your aim, hone your precision, and push your puzzle-solving skills to the next level in this insanely addictive game. This installment takes the critically acclaimed Can Knockdown series to all new heights- the physics-based carnival gameplay you know and love- and adds unique puzzles, adrenaline-charged challenges, and even more explosive action! A SMASH hit series! Tens of millions of downloads and still going strong! This latest edition has even more awesome features: • Multiple challenging levels in beautiful 3D locations • Puzzles from Easy to Tricky… can you knock them ALL down? • Show off your skills and challenge your friends! • Multiple achievements and badges… collect them ALL! • Gorgeous 3D graphics • Amazing realism, perfectly-tuned physics engine, easy-to-use controls • Gameplay boosts like multipliers, bonuses, and so much more! • Unlock new levels, open new locations, and discover hidden secrets! Ready… set… THROW! Fans of Can Knockdown will LOVE this fresh new gaming experience… tell your friends, rate our game, and be sure to follow us on facebook and twitter!

About

Sky Shard

Features
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Ascend the shattered sky one tap at a time. Thread crumbling ruins, wrap through sky rifts, and hit perfect seams to trigger Resonance — six golden seconds where cracked stone becomes a doorway. Climb higher, collect light, and top the global leaderboard. Unlock new crystal shards and sectors as you go. Simple to play, hard to master.

Screenshots

Can Knockdown 34 screens
Sky Shard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sky Shard at none against Can Knockdown 3's 1. Sky Shard also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Can Knockdown 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sky Shard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Can Knockdown 3 ships an update every 2 months, Sky Shard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Can Knockdown 3 versus Sky Shard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCan Knockdown 3Sky Shard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite DreamsJay Soni

Bugs and requests

Can Knockdown 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some devices
  • Levels freeze or become unresponsive
  • Purchased upgrades not restoring properly
  • Ads playing with sound even in silent mode
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Option to disable ads without paying
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Customizable controls and settings
  • Ability to save progress and continue later

Sky Shard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Can Knockdown 3

One-time1
  • Remove ads!$1.99
None

Sky Shard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Can Knockdown 3 free?
Can Knockdown 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Shard free?
Sky Shard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Can Knockdown 3 or Sky Shard have ads?
Both Can Knockdown 3 and Sky Shard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Can Knockdown 3 or Sky Shard?
Can Knockdown 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Sky Shard every 4 days. Most recently, Can Knockdown 3 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sky Shard on October 24, 2026.

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