# Knight Survivor vs Auto Drill

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Knight Survivor | Auto Drill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-survivor/id6758685645/reviews)** | [4.8 (890 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-drill-galaxy/id6790912531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 890 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #68 | **#34** |
| Size | 559 MB | 282 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) | [Lava Labs Oyun Yazılım ve Pazarlama Anonim Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896302926) |

## What reviewers say

### Knight Survivor

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Adventure, #74 Top Grossing · Adventure, #88 Top Free · Strategy, #161 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** 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 |


### Auto Drill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-drill-galaxy/id6790912531)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Strategy, #52 Top Free · Simulation, #79 Top Grossing · Simulation, #85 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solar Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solar Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Chest Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solar Gem 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Satellite Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Time Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Solar Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #68 in the App Store charts, and Auto Drill at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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