Comparison

Knight Survivor vs Auto Drill

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

Head to head
About

Knight Survivor

Engage in tactical RPG combat blended with roguelike strategy to defeat powerful dragons. Every run offers a unique survival challenge with dynamic skill choices and evolving strategies. Forge your legend as a hero and save the princess.

Highlights
  • Tactical RPG combat
  • Roguelike strategy
  • Dynamic dragon bosses
  • Endless roguelike builds
  • Strategic level diversity
  • Critical hit gear acquisition
Features
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Are you ready for the challenge, hero? In the world of Princess' Knight, the fate of the princess rests in your hands, but a fire-breathing dragon stands in your way! This is more than a test of strength—it's a battle of wits. Blending tactical RPG combat with deep roguelike strategy, every run is a unique, high-stakes test of survival. Unleash your inner warrior and forge your legend in one of the most thrilling survival RPGs ever! CORE GAMEPLAY: SLAY DRAGONS WITH MASTERFUL STRATEGY In Princess' Knight, every fight is a high-stakes chess match against unpredictable and powerful dragons. These aren't mindless beasts; they're cunning bosses with unique weaknesses and complex attack patterns. You'll need to: 1. STRIKE WITH PRECISION: Observe your foe like a puzzle, identify their vulnerabilities, and deliver devastating blows. Landing critical hits not only cripples the dragon but also expands your arsenal of powerful gear. 2. MAKE EVERY CHOICE COUNT: Experience true roguelike action! During the heat of battle, you'll choose one of three dynamically generated skills. Will you unleash a devastating offensive onslaught or deploy a tactical maneuver? Every decision shapes your combat style in real-time. 3. EVOLVE YOUR STRATEGY: Upgrades are more than just stat boosts. Each choice must complement your current strategy and pave the way for future challenges. Under the pressure of survival, your hero will evolve from a novice warrior to a master swordsman through your tactical decisions alone. KEY FEATURES: 1. DYNAMIC DRAGON BOSSES: Say goodbye to repetitive fights! Every boss in Princess' Knight is meticulously designed with unique behaviors and fatal flaws. Mastering their patterns and exploiting their weaknesses is the only path to victory. 2. ENDLESS ROGUELIKE BUILDS: Fusing the best of roguelike design, the game offers a massive pool of skills to discover. Create a new, powerful build every run, guaranteeing that no two playthroughs are ever the same and offering limitless replayability. Craft your ultimate warrior! 3. STRATEGIC LEVEL DIVERSITY: Each new stage demands a different tactical approach. Experiment with powerful skill combinations to carve a path through a perilous world and prove your strategic mastery. ANSWER THE CALL, HERO! Whether you're a hardcore veteran searching for your next great challenge or a newcomer drawn to deep strategic combat, Princess' Knight delivers a heart-pounding adventure from start to finish. This vast and dangerous world is waiting for its champion. Here, survival isn't just about enduring—it's about thriving under pressure and carving your name into legend. Hone your skills, forge your path, and save the princess. Your epic journey begins now. Are you ready?

About

Auto Drill

Pilot an auto-mining ship that automatically destroys planets block by block. Upgrade weapons, collect skills, and enhance your gear to build a powerful galactic drilling machine. Progress through tougher worlds with permanent upgrades.

Highlights
  • Automatic mining ship piloting
  • Destructible planets with various block types
  • Unlock and upgrade 10 unique weapons
  • Collect and fuse skills for buffs
  • Upgrade ship components (Hulls, Reactor Cores, Engines)
  • Permanent progression across runs
Features
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AUTO DRILL: GALAXY Pilot your own auto-mining ship and chew through entire planets, block by block! Your ship fights on its own — orbiting, seeking, and blasting the nearest block automatically. Sit back and watch the loot pour in, or grab the joystick and steer into the action yourself. IDLE AUTO-BATTLER Your mining ship never stops working. It automatically targets and destroys blocks while you focus on building the ultimate galactic drilling machine. Perfect for quick sessions or long grinds DESTROY EVERYTHING Every planet is a grid of destructible blocks — Normal, Gold, Energy, and volatile Explosive blocks that chain-detonate their neighbors in satisfying cascades. Mine them all to clear the planet and warp to a tougher sector! 10 UNIQUE WEAPONS Unlock and upgrade a devastating arsenal: drill lance, mortar, chain arc, orbiting saw, and more! Each unlock hits harder than the last and carries permanent damage multipliers — choose your upgrade path wisely. COLLECT & FUSE SKILLS Roll for powerful skills and fuse duplicates upward through rarity tiers — Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary! Equip them for massive buffs: extra damage, income multipliers, block transmutation, and more. UPGRADE YOUR GEAR Equip Hulls, Reactor Cores, and Engines, then level them up by salvaging spare items. Build the perfect loadout for endless expansion. ADVANCE FOREVER Clear a planet, advance a sector, and face tougher worlds. Your permanent unlocks and upgrades carry over — every run makes you stronger! The galaxy is full of planets waiting to be mined. How far can you drill? Download Auto Drill: Galaxy and start your cosmic mining empire today!

Screenshots

Knight Survivor4 screens
Auto Drill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Auto Drill at none against Knight Survivor's shown. Auto Drill also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Knight Survivor's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 49%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Knight Survivor sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Auto Drill sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Knight Survivor against 4.8 for Auto Drill. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 890 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Knight Survivor's written reviews are positive against 49% of Auto Drill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knight Survivor ships an update monthly, Auto Drill every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Knight Survivor versus Auto Drill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnight SurvivorAuto Drill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better4.8 (890 ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews — better49.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better890
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#72#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size559 MB282 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMOBIBRAIN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.Lava Labs Oyun Yazılım ve Pazarlama Anonim Şirketi

Customer experience

Knight Survivor

All ratings1,792 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative33.2%

Auto Drill

All ratings807 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative35.4%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Knight Survivor

One-time14
  • Standard Pack 28$0.49
  • Standard Pack 1$0.99
  • Standard Pack 2$1.99
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  • Standard Pack 3$2.99
  • Standard Pack 4$3.99
  • Standard Pack 5$4.99
  • Standard Pack 6$5.99
  • Standard Pack 7$6.99
  • Standard Pack 9$8.99
  • Standard Pack 10$9.99
  • Standard Pack 11$10.99
  • Standard Pack 13$12.99
  • Standard Pack 19$19.99
  • Standard Pack 24$39.99
18 purchases

Auto Drill

One-time18
  • Solar Gem 1$1.99
  • Gem 1$1.99
  • Solar Offer$2.99
Show 15 more
  • Small Chest Offer$4.99
  • Gem 2$4.99
  • Solar Gem 2$9.99
  • Satellite Offer$9.99
  • Life Time Boost$9.99
  • Galaxy Pass$9.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Gem 3$9.99
  • Deluxe Solar Offer$19.99
  • Gem 4$19.99
  • Tournament Offer$29.99
  • Epic Pack$29.99
  • Gem 5$49.99
  • Gem 6$99.99

Questions

Is Knight Survivor free?
Knight Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auto Drill free?
Auto Drill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knight Survivor or Auto Drill?
Knight Survivor is rated higher. Knight Survivor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Auto Drill averages 4.8 from 890 ratings.
Do Knight Survivor or Auto Drill have ads?
Knight Survivor shows ads; Auto Drill does not.
Which is updated more often, Knight Survivor or Auto Drill?
Knight Survivor ships an update monthly, and Auto Drill every 5 days. Most recently, Knight Survivor was updated on October 31, 2026 and Auto Drill on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Knight Survivor or Auto Drill?
Knight Survivor currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and Auto Drill at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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