Comparison

Project Neon vs Apple Knight 3

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

Head to head
About

Project Neon

Embark on a top-secret mission in this 16-bit shoot 'em up adventure. Navigate the cosmos to retrieve a recluse from Mars and dismantle his interplanetary defenses to save Earth from ecological collapse.

Highlights
  • Interplanetary defense dismantling
  • Boss battles
  • Intense 16-bit arcade action
  • Cosmic navigation
  • Shoot 'em up gameplay
Features
Currently charting
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PROJECT NEON is a retro arcade space shooter, built as a brand new game for the Neo Geo. It runs on original MVS and AES arcade hardware, on a cartridge we build ourselves, and players around the world play it on real cabinets today. This is that same game, now on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. BUY IT ONCE, OWN IT One price, the complete game. No ads, no in-app purchases, no timers, no account. Everything is in the box, just like an arcade cartridge. One purchase covers every Apple device you own. A REAL ARCADE SHMUP • Hand-drawn 16-bit pixel art, made inside the limits of the original hardware • A soundtrack composed for the Neo Geo sound chip • Fierce bosses guarding four planets on the way to Mars • Built for high-score chasing • Touch controls, game controller support and haptics Ready to fly to Mars and save Earth?

About

Apple Knight 3

Embark on an action-packed adventure across interconnected worlds, featuring fast-paced combat, mount collection, and a relaxing farm life simulation. Discover secrets, upgrade equipment, and customize your character in this engaging platformer.

Highlights
  • Interconnected worlds exploration
  • Hack-and-slash combat
  • Mount collection and leveling
  • Farm life simulation
  • Weapon upgrades and charms
  • Fluid platforming mechanics
  • Controller support
Features
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Apple Knight is back! Discover interconnected worlds, wield swords that double as charms, collect mounts, and build a life on your farm - with so much more to discover! No ads or in-app purchases. Run, jump, and slash your way through a fast-paced action platformer full of secrets, mounts, and farm life. Switch between side-scrolling adventure and a top-down farm. EXPLORE & DISCOVER • Explore interconnected worlds filled with secrets, mounts, and dungeons • Track your journey on the world map • Find secret areas, hidden treasures, and hidden mounts • Brave multiple dungeons in each world and earn unique swords as rewards COMBAT & EQUIPMENT • Battle hordes of enemies with hack-and-slash combat and powerful special abilities • Buy weapons at Torren's weapon shop or earn them as dungeon rewards • Upgrade your weapons to make them more powerful • Equip swords as charms for passive bonuses • Collect items and manage your inventory MOVEMENT & ABILITIES • Run and jump through fast, fluid action-platforming • Learn new moves in the training cave • Unlock movement abilities • Choose your jump style: classic Apple Knight or the new variable jump height MOUNTS & FARMING • Collect 10 mounts, each with its own stats • Grow crops on your farm and feed them to your mounts to level them up, or sell them for coins • Hire a farm helper to lend a hand on your farm • Clear weeds from your farm • Adopt a pet dog that gives you +1 heart • Feed the chickens on your farm or Tobin's to get a special bonus for 3 days LIFE & NEIGHBORS • Sleep in your own house • Take on quests from Garraldin • Visit the bakery for fresh bread and helpful buffs • Visit your friendly neighbor, Tobin, and his animals to buy or sell seeds and wheat, or just to chat • Experience a day/night cycle. Even the chickens go to bed at night! PLAY YOUR WAY • Unlock character skins to change your look • Play with a game controller A cozy world full of adventure is waiting for you.

Screenshots

Project Neon3 screens
Apple Knight 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Project Neon at 100% against Apple Knight 3's 42%. Project Neon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and device support (5 vs 2). Apple Knight 3's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#36 vs #143). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Project Neon costs $1.99 and Apple Knight 3 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Project Neon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Project Neon's written reviews are positive against 42% of Apple Knight 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project Neon ships an update every 5 weeks, Apple Knight 3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Project Neon versus Apple Knight 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject NeonApple Knight 3
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#143#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB288 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFULLSETLimitless LLC

Customer experience

Project Neon

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Apple Knight 3

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

Project Neon

No in-app purchases

None

Apple Knight 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Project Neon free?
Project Neon costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apple Knight 3 free?
Apple Knight 3 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Project Neon or Apple Knight 3?
Project Neon is rated higher. Project Neon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Apple Knight 3 averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Project Neon or Apple Knight 3 have ads?
Neither Project Neon nor Apple Knight 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Project Neon or Apple Knight 3?
Project Neon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Apple Knight 3 every 2 days. Most recently, Project Neon was updated on October 31, 2026 and Apple Knight 3 on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Project Neon or Apple Knight 3?
Project Neon currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Apple Knight 3 at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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