# Knight Survivor vs Cracker Head

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knight Survivor at 59% against Cracker Head's 11%. Knight Survivor also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (1K vs 81). Cracker Head's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knight Survivor sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Cracker Head sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knight Survivor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knight Survivor has 1K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Knight Survivor's written reviews are positive against 11% of Cracker Head's.

Knight Survivor ships an update every 3 weeks, Cracker Head every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knight Survivor | Cracker Head |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-survivor/id6758685645/reviews)** | [1.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracker-head/id6759264026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 11.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 513 MB | 492 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MOBIBRAIN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544896321) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Knight Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-survivor/id6758685645)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Adventure, #102 Top Grossing · Adventure, #133 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in tactical RPG combat blended with roguelike strategy to defeat fire-breathing dragons. Every run offers a unique survival test where strategic choices and skill combinations are key to evolving your hero and forging a legend.

**Highlights:** Tactical RPG combat, Roguelike strategy, Dynamic dragon bosses, Endless roguelike builds, Strategic level diversity, Critical hit gear acquisition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Pack 28 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 11 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 19 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 24 | $39.99 | one-time |


### Cracker Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracker-head/id6759264026)

Engage in a rock-breaking adventure where you collect items, enhance your abilities, and recruit more characters to achieve victory. The game focuses on progression and strategic skill selection to overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Break rocks, Collect items, Select skills, Recruit more men, Win the game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Pack - 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack - 40 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack - 100 | $20.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knight Survivor free?

Knight Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cracker Head free?

Cracker Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knight Survivor or Cracker Head?

Knight Survivor is rated higher. Knight Survivor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Cracker Head averages 1.8 from 81 ratings.

### Do Knight Survivor or Cracker Head have ads?

Both Knight Survivor and Cracker Head show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knight Survivor or Cracker Head?

Knight Survivor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cracker Head every 9 days. Most recently, Knight Survivor was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cracker Head on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*