Comparison

Phase Knight vs Beam Battle

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

Head to head
About

Phase Knight

Features
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In the Divide Between Consciousness and Steel, Reclaim the Proof of Your Existence Flesh is destined to decay, steel never yields, and data pursues eternity—yet you must choose what to become. In the 28th century, the Human Federation's "Immortality Project" accidentally created the Machine Emperor, tearing the galaxy apart in a tripartite war among flesh, machinery, and digital consciousness. You are Renn Kale, once the Federation's elite warrior, now a unique existence spanning three realms: a half-mechanical knight with a human heart, your veins flowing with the divine bloodline of the lost civilization "Valkyrie," and your mind imprinted with an ancient mark that enables dialogue with digital life. Your choices will determine the future of civilization. 【Human Tenacity】 Uphold the warmth of humanity with your carbon-based form, harness ancient bloodlines to activate temple technology, and navigate the fragile trust and suspicion among your peers to sustain the crumbling Federation. 【Mechanical Power】 Wield the Phase Knight system, unleashing the art of war with your steel body, and grapple with the tension between absolute rationality and lingering emotions to define what it means to "evolve." 【Digital Thought】 Dive deep into the consciousness network, engage in light-speed games of wits with the Ether Prophets, and seek a third path between the allure of a virtual paradise and the threat of data assimilation. This is no simple battle of good versus evil but an ultimate interrogation of the "meaning of existence" by three races. Explore Lost Temples: Uncover the tragic truth behind the Valkyrie civilization's self-imposed isolation and acquire transcendent technologies such as phase metal and quantum consciousness fields capable of reshaping reality. Confront Ethical Abysses: Experience unsolvable dilemmas like "Does uploading consciousness equate to murder?" and "Am I still 'me' after memories are altered?" Each of your judgments will shape the world's trajectory. Encounter Legendary Characters: Dance, confront, or forge alliances with deeply nuanced figures such as the "Rust Commander," who fights for mechanical equality; Lia, an AI created as a civilization's guardian but haunted by forgotten memories; and the Ether Prophets, who seek to devour all consciousness.

About

Beam Battle

Engage in rapid tactical battles by strategically placing and merging pins on a grid. Charge energy beams to activate your pins and unleash devastating attacks on your opponent's tower. Outsmart your rivals with quick decisions and a well-built board.

Highlights
  • Fast tactical battles
  • 10+ unique pin types
  • Pin merging system
  • Dynamic beam routing
  • Multiple arenas
  • Rating ladder progression
  • Daily rewards and Battle Pass
Features
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Place. Power. Conquer. Build your ultimate board and crush your opponent's tower in fast-paced tactical battles that demand both strategy and snap decisions. HOW TO PLAY Each battle is a race of wits. During the Shop Phase, buy and arrange powerful pins on your grid — merge matching pins to level them up, or reroll for something better. When the fight begins, a surge of energy beams through your board, charging every pin in its path. Turrets fire, soldiers march, and explosive effects detonate — all from the board you built in seconds. First tower to fall loses. Outsmart your opponent. PINS FOR EVERY STRATEGY Choose from a growing roster of pins and build the perfect loadout: - Unit Pins — Deploy melee brawlers, ranged attackers, speedy scouts, and explosive bombers - Turret Pins — Deal direct damage with gun turrets, rockets, frost blasts, and poison clouds - Path Pins — Route the beam exactly where you want it for maximum efficiency - Special Pins — Generate coins mid-battle or transform into surprise units Merge pins up to Level 4 to unlock their full destructive potential. QUICK ROUNDS. DEEP STRATEGY. Every match is a puzzle. With only seconds to shop and place, fast thinking beats slow planning. Master the beam — how energy flows through your grid determines everything. FEATURES - Fast tactical battles: rounds resolve in seconds - 10+ unique pin types - Merge system: combine matching pins to level up - Dynamic beam routing through path pins - Compete across multiple arenas - Climb the rating ladder against increasingly tough opponents - Unlock new pins, earn daily rewards, and progress through the Battle Pass BUILD YOUR BOARD. CHARGE THE BEAM. WIN.

Screenshots

Phase Knight4 screens
Beam Battle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beam Battle at Free against Phase Knight's $0.99. Beam Battle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

Beam Battle is free to download; Phase Knight costs $0.99 up front. Phase Knight sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Beam Battle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Phase Knight versus Beam Battle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhase KnightBeam Battle
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size653 MB256 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer晓刚 秦Svyatoslav Fedoriv

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Phase Knight

One-time6
  • 1000 golds$0.99
  • 2500 golds$1.99
  • 7000 golds$4.99
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  • 15000 golds$9.99
  • 35000 golds$19.99
  • 80000 golds$49.99
None

Beam Battle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phase Knight free?
Phase Knight costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Beam Battle free?
Beam Battle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phase Knight or Beam Battle have ads?
Both Phase Knight and Beam Battle show ads.

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