Knife Rain vs Defender's Attack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knife Rain
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Sharpen your knives and get ready for the ultimate challenge! In this crazy addictive skill game, you have to throw knives into the targets to break them. Unlock additional knives and awesome tools by beating every 5th stage or by collecting apples. Wait for the perfect moment to throw and make sure to not hit any knives or objects already stuck in the target. Play the boss mode if you want an extra challenge and unlock some more special knives! Can you beat them all and reach a high score?
Defender's Attack
Engage in thrilling pixel art space battles, upgrade your starship, and test your piloting skills against friends. Experience dynamic gameplay and endless adventures inspired by classic arcade games.
- Pixel art graphics
- Space battles
- Ship upgrades
- Multiplayer challenges
- Dynamic gameplay
- Classic arcade feel
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Take the helm and get ready for an intergalactic journey you will never forget! Plunge into exciting space battles, upgrade your ship and challenge your friends to find out who is the real pilot. With stunning pixel graphics that bring you back to the era of classic arcades, dynamic gameplay and endless adventures, this game will not let you get bored, because every battle is a chance to show your skills. Regardless of whether you are an experienced space explorer or a beginner, there will always be a new challenge. So, are you ready to conquer the galaxy?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Knife Rain at weekly against Defender's Attack's every 2 months. Knife Rain also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Knife Rain ships an update weekly, Defender's Attack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knife Rain | Defender's Attack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | famobi | Serhii Budianskyi |
In-app purchases
Knife Rain
No in-app purchases
Defender's Attack
No in-app purchases
