Comparison

Knife Throw vs Stress Spinner

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

Head to head
About

Knife Throw

Features
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Throw knives into a spinning log, stick every blade and never hit another knife! Blade Vortex is a fast, satisfying knife throwing game you can play anywhere. HOW TO PLAY • Tap to throw a knife into the spinning log • Don't hit the knives already stuck in it • Slice apples for rewards and burst the log to clear the stage • Beat a boss every 5 levels FEATURES • 100 levels with new twists: ghost knives and golden apples • 8 bosses: Fire, Forest, Ice, Golden, Dark, Shadow, Crystal and Storm logs • Power-ups: Slow-Mo, Shield and 2x Apples • 19 knives to unlock, from common to legendary • Daily rewards and a 7-day streak prize • Leave mid-run and continue later • Plays offline Blade Vortex is free to play with ads; rewarded ads are always optional. The game is available in English and Turkish.

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Stress Spinner

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Stress Spinner is your ultimate stress relief companion with 7 unique game modes designed to help you relax, unwind, and feel better — anytime, anywhere. GAME MODES: • Fidget Spinner — Swipe to spin a realistic fidget spinner. Watch the RPM climb, collect different spinner skins, and beat your personal records. • Balloon Pop — Tap colorful balloons before they float away! Chase combos, pop golden balloons for bonus points, and compete for high scores. • Smash Mode — Tap the spinner arms to break them off one by one. Watch the pieces fly through space. Pure satisfying destruction. • Glass Smash — Choose from glasses, bottles, vases and plates. Smash them to pieces and fling the shards around. Incredibly satisfying! • Space Orbit — Send your spinner into a mesmerizing cosmic orbit. Watch it float through the stars in a calming, meditative experience. • Breathing Exercise — Follow guided breathing patterns to calm your mind. Inhale, hold, exhale — a simple but powerful relaxation technique. • Zen Ripple — Touch the screen to create peaceful water ripples. A minimal, calming experience for moments when you need quiet. FEATURES: • Daily Quests — Complete 3 new challenges every day to earn XP and level up. • Spinner Collection — Unlock 8 unique spinner designs as you progress. • Level System — Earn XP from every activity. • Multiple Languages — English, Turkish, German, French, and Spanish. • Dark Theme — Sleek dark interface, perfect for nighttime relaxation. • No Subscription — Completely free. No hidden costs, no paywalls. Privacy Policy: https://arslanaytac11-alt.github.io/stress-carki/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://arslanaytac11-alt.github.io/stress-carki/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Knife Throw4 screens
Stress Spinner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Knife Throw and Stress Spinner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Knife Throw versus Stress Spinner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnife ThrowStress Spinner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB51 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerbatuhan dagdelenAYTAC ARSLAN

In-app purchases

None

Knife Throw

No in-app purchases

None

Stress Spinner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knife Throw free?
Knife Throw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stress Spinner free?
Stress Spinner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knife Throw or Stress Spinner have ads?
Both Knife Throw and Stress Spinner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Knife Throw or Stress Spinner?
Knife Throw ships an update every 3 days, and Stress Spinner every 3 days. Most recently, Knife Throw was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stress Spinner on October 31, 2026.

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