Comparison

KnifeApp vs Blade Mag

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

Head to head
About

KnifeApp

Connect with fellow knife enthusiasts and digitally catalog your collection. Showcase your blades with detailed item cards and AI-enhanced photos in a dedicated community space.

Highlights
  • Digital knife catalog
  • AI background removal for photos
  • Collector community network
  • Shareable profiles and items
  • Detailed item cards
Features
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knife.app — The Social Network for Knife Collectors Find like-minded enthusiasts and showcase your collection in a clean, structured format. knife.app brings knife collectors from around the world together in one dedicated space. Instead of searching across forums and marketplaces, you can connect, share, and organize everything in one professional platform. What knife.app offers: Personal digital catalog — Build your own structured knife collection with detailed item cards, specifications, and photos. Turn your hobby into a well-organized showcase. AI-powered background removal — Instantly enhance your photos with built-in AI that removes backgrounds automatically, giving your knives a clean, studio-style presentation. Collector community — Follow other collectors, explore rare and custom pieces, exchange experience, and grow your network. Convenient sharing — Share your profile or individual knife items via direct link with friends, collectors, or potential buyers. Who is it for? knife.app is built for knife collectors, enthusiasts, makers, and anyone passionate about blades — whether you collect folding knives, fixed blades, custom knives, EDC knives, or limited editions. Why knife.app? It’s more than a social feed. It’s a dedicated ecosystem for knife collectors — combining cataloging, networking, presentation, and discovery in one place.

About

Blade Mag

Explore the world of knives with this publication dedicated to knifemaking, collecting, and industry news. Discover collectible knives, event listings, expert tips, and the latest legislation updates. Stay informed about all aspects of the knife community.

Highlights
  • Coverage of handmade knives and values
  • Industry show and event listings
  • Knife collecting tips from experts
  • Up-to-date knife legislation information
  • Subscription includes current and future issues
Features
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BLADE magazine is the world’s #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry: knifemaking, how-to’s, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue you’ll find: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their values Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events Knife collecting tips from the experts The most up-to-date knife legislation info ---SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTO-RENEW--- The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Terms of Use: https://blademag.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://blademag.com/privacy

Screenshots

KnifeApp4 screens
Blade Mag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KnifeApp at 4.3 against Blade Mag's 3.0. KnifeApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Blade Mag's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Blade Mag sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. KnifeApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KnifeApp holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KnifeApp versus Blade Mag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnifeAppBlade Mag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB93 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperIlya LukovnikovCMG West, LLC

Customer experience

KnifeApp

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative33.3%

Blade Mag

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

KnifeApp

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Blade Mag

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • May-20-13$6.99
  • Nov-04-13$6.99
  • Oct-07-13$6.99
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  • Jul-15-13$6.99
  • Oct-21-13$6.99
  • Jun-17-13$6.99
  • Shooters Guide-13$6.99
  • May-06-13$6.99
  • 2026 May$6.99

Questions

Is KnifeApp free?
KnifeApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blade Mag free?
Blade Mag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KnifeApp or Blade Mag?
KnifeApp is rated higher. KnifeApp averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Blade Mag averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KnifeApp or Blade Mag have ads?
Neither KnifeApp nor Blade Mag shows ads.

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