Comparison

Jewel Knight vs Hack&Slash Frontier

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

Head to head
About

Jewel Knight

Embark on an idle mining adventure, digging for gems and ores even when offline. Smelt your findings into powerful gear to battle monsters and explore deeper dungeons. Optimize your mining strategy and upgrade your pickaxe for maximum efficiency.

Highlights
  • Idle mining with offline progression
  • Hire miners for increased productivity
  • Discover ultra-rare jewels
  • Smelt ores into weapons and armor
  • Battle monsters in dungeons
  • Upgrade pickaxe for better mining
Features
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Jewel Knight: Idle & Mining RPG Delve deep underground and uncover priceless gems in this addictive idle adventure! Key Features Idle Mining Made Fun • Your mine runs itself—ores pile up even while you’re away. • Hire skilled miners to super-charge productivity. • Stumble upon ultra-rare jewels that make every dig feel rewarding. True Dungeon Exploration • Smelt your haul into powerful weapons and armor. • Strengthen your gear, then battle fearsome monsters. • Descend into ever-deeper dungeons to secure legendary materials. Simple Yet Strategic Mining • Upgrade your pickaxe to boost mining power. • Jump in and tap-mine for an instant burst of ore. • Optimize your setup for maximum efficiency. Play Anytime, Anywhere Check in for a few seconds—your mine never stops working! Spend time, gather strength, and challenge the final boss in the deepest depths! Download Jewel Knight and start your free adventure today. Ready to unearth the hidden treasures below?

About

Hack&Slash Frontier

Experience the thrill of hack-and-slash combat in an idle RPG. Automatically battle monsters, gather loot, and level up your character to discover powerful gear and unique skill combinations. Perfect for both casual and hardcore players seeking efficient progression and deep customization.

Highlights
  • Automatic idle looting and farming
  • Massive gear collection with randomized options
  • Diverse jobs and skill sets
  • Unique power-rewarding efficiency system
  • Deep gear customization for 'God-Tier Equipment'
Features
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Get the Thrill of Authentic Hack-and-Slash, Right in an Idle Game! Hack&Slash Frontier is an Idle RPG that perfectly balances ultimate efficiency with endless replayability and depth. ■ Idle Looting! Zero Time Wasted Battles with monsters, gathering materials, and farming gold—it's all fully automatic. When you check back, a mountain of dropped items and a powered-up character will be waiting for you. Get stronger at your own pace, whether you're commuting or on a short break. ■ The True Joy of Hack-and-Slash to Ignite Your Adventurer's Spirit It's more than just sitting back! The true essence of this game lies in sifting through the gathered gear to discover that single, almighty "God-Tier Equipment." - Massive Gear Collection with randomized options. - The faster you defeat enemies, the higher your idle efficiency! A unique system rewarding power. - Diverse Jobs and Skill Sets: Master and level up many different jobs to create unique skill combinations. Recommended for both casual players looking to kill time and hardcore players who crave a deep grind. Your "Ultimate Power" still lies dormant in the Frontier!

Screenshots

Jewel Knight4 screens
Hack&Slash Frontier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hack&Slash Frontier at 4.3 against Jewel Knight's 4.0. Hack&Slash Frontier also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 57%). Jewel Knight's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (30 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Jewel Knight sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hack&Slash Frontier sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hack&Slash Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Jewel Knight's written reviews are positive against 72% of Hack&Slash Frontier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jewel Knight ships an update every 2 days, Hack&Slash Frontier weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jewel Knight versus Hack&Slash Frontier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJewel KnightHack&Slash Frontier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (30 ratings)4.3 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews72.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB211 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWataru ShibataIsao Nakamura

Customer experience

Jewel Knight

All ratings30 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative30.0%

Hack&Slash Frontier

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative13.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Jewel Knight

One-time3
  • Guaranteed Recipe Drop$3.99
  • Guaranteed Item Drop$3.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
4 purchases

Hack&Slash Frontier

One-time4
  • 1 orb$1.99
  • 5orb$5.99
  • 15orb$19.99
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  • 50orb$59.99

Questions

Is Jewel Knight free?
Jewel Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hack&Slash Frontier free?
Hack&Slash Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jewel Knight or Hack&Slash Frontier?
Hack&Slash Frontier is rated higher. Jewel Knight averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Hack&Slash Frontier averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.
Do Jewel Knight or Hack&Slash Frontier have ads?
Both Jewel Knight and Hack&Slash Frontier show ads.
Which is updated more often, Jewel Knight or Hack&Slash Frontier?
Jewel Knight ships an update every 2 days, and Hack&Slash Frontier weekly. Most recently, Jewel Knight was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hack&Slash Frontier on November 5, 2026.

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