Comparison

Carnival Knockdown vs Knock Out

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

Head to head
About

Carnival Knockdown

Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you strategically launch projectiles to demolish intricate structures. Master dynamic physics and diverse materials across hundreds of challenging levels with a vibrant carnival theme.

Highlights
  • Physics-based destruction puzzles
  • Diverse materials and object reactions
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • One-tap cannonball launching
  • Satisfying chain reactions
  • Vibrant carnival theme
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Think carefully, launch your ball, and bring down clever physics structures across unique challenge arenas. Each level is a small destruction puzzle: find the weak spot, use limited shots wisely, and trigger satisfying chain reactions. Break stone walls, topple wooden towers, crack ice blocks, and master new materials as the levels get harder. Easy to start, tricky to master. GAME FEATURES: One-Tap Action: Just tap the screen and fire your cannonball. Dynamic Physics & Materials: Every object reacts differently! Send light wood flying, push heavy iron, smash glass jars (with a satisfying ASMR feel!), or slide icy blocks! Stunning Carnival Theme: Hundreds of levels filled with colorful graphics and fun animations. Can you clear every structure with the perfect shot?

About

Knock Out

Blast colorful blocks and topple clever structures in this satisfying physics-driven puzzle game. Fire matching blocks to create explosive chain reactions and clear every piece to complete hundreds of handcrafted levels. Enjoy addictive, rewarding gameplay that's easy to learn but challenging to master.

Highlights
  • Addictive shoot-and-clear puzzle gameplay
  • Satisfying block destruction
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Unique structures and obstacles
  • Smooth controls and precision shots
  • Colorful 3D visuals
  • Offline play
Features
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Ready, aim, and clear the board! Knock Out is a fun and satisfying block-shooting puzzle game where every shot brings you closer to victory. Blast colorful blocks, topple clever structures, and clear every last piece to complete the level. Fire matching blocks to create explosive chain reactions. Knock down towers, break through obstacles, and watch satisfying physics-driven destruction unfold with every perfect shot. Each level presents a new puzzle to solve, challenging you to think ahead and make every move count. Simple to learn, hard to put down. Whether you're clearing rows of colorful blocks or bringing down giant constructions piece by piece, Knock Out! delivers quick, rewarding gameplay that keeps you coming back for more. GAME FEATURES -Addictive shoot-and-clear puzzle gameplay -Satisfying block destruction and chain reactions -Hundreds of handcrafted levels to master -Unique structures, obstacles, and level objectives -Smooth controls and rewarding precision shots -Colorful 3D visuals and playful environments -Easy to learn, challenging to master -Relaxing gameplay with exciting puzzle moments -No internet required! Play anytime, anywhere Every block is standing in your way. Every shot matters. Download Knock Out! and see if you can clear every block from the board!

Screenshots

Carnival Knockdown4 screens
Knock Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

Carnival Knockdown and Knock Out both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Carnival Knockdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Knock Out's. Knock Out's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Carnival Knockdown sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Knock Out sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carnival Knockdown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.3K and 36K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Carnival Knockdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Knock Out's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Carnival Knockdown versus Knock Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarnival KnockdownKnock Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.3K ratings) — better4.8 (36K ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better49.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3K36K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#103 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFortune Mine GamesCombo Games

Customer experience

Carnival Knockdown

All ratings6,390 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.7%

Knock Out

All ratings35,781 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive49.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Carnival Knockdown

One-time13
  • CarnivalPack_1.99$1.99
  • CarnivalPack_4.99$4.99
  • CarnivalPack_7.99$7.99
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  • CarnivalPack_NoAds$7.99
  • CarnivalPack_9.99$9.99
  • CarnivalPack_14.99$14.99
  • CarnivalPack_19.99$19.99
  • CarnivalPack_29.99$29.99
  • CarnivalPack_39.99$39.99
  • CarnivalPack_49.99$49.99
  • CarnivalPack_59.99$59.99
  • CarnivalPack_74.99$74.99
  • CarnivalPack_99.99$99.99
14 purchases

Knock Out

One-time14
  • Mini Pack$0.99
  • Mini Pack$1.99
  • Mini Pack$2.99
Show 11 more
  • Mini Pack$3.99
  • Mini Pack$4.99
  • Mini Pack$5.99
  • Medium Pack$7.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Large Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$29.99
  • Mega Pack$39.99
  • Mega Pack$54.99
  • Mega Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Carnival Knockdown free?
Carnival Knockdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knock Out free?
Knock Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Carnival Knockdown or Knock Out?
Carnival Knockdown is rated higher. Carnival Knockdown averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Knock Out averages 4.8 from 36K ratings.
Do Carnival Knockdown or Knock Out have ads?
Carnival Knockdown shows ads; Knock Out does not.
Which is updated more often, Carnival Knockdown or Knock Out?
Carnival Knockdown ships an update every 3 days, and Knock Out every 3 days. Most recently, Carnival Knockdown was updated on October 29, 2026 and Knock Out on October 30, 2026.

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