# Carnival Knockdown vs Knock Out

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 (#87 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Carnival Knockdown against 4.8 for Knock Out. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.4K and 36K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Carnival Knockdown's written reviews are positive against 50% of Knock Out's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carnival Knockdown | Knock Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-knockdown/id6780989548/reviews)** | [4.8 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-out-physics-puzzle/id6782096197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7.4K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 49.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#87** |
| Size | 308 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortune Mine Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565949596) | [Combo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641699177) |

## What reviewers say

### Carnival Knockdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnival-knockdown/id6780989548)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CarnivalPack_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_NoAds | $7.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_74.99 | $74.99 | one-time |
| CarnivalPack_99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Knock Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-out-physics-puzzle/id6782096197)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Casual, #90 Top Free · Puzzle, #111 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #127 Top Grossing · Casual, #196 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 7.4K 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 31, 2026 and Knock Out on October 31, 2026.

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