# Thesoarus vs Knock Out

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thesoarus at 100% against Knock Out's 50%. Thesoarus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Knock Out's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 1) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knock Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Thesoarus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thesoarus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knock Out has 37K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Thesoarus's written reviews are positive against 50% of Knock Out's.

Thesoarus ships an update weekly, Knock Out every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thesoarus | Knock Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesoarus/id6781432372/reviews)** | [4.8 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-out-physics-puzzle/id6782096197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 34 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JACQUES DANIEL DE KOCK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894314546) | [Combo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641699177) |

## What reviewers say

### Thesoarus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesoarus/id6781432372)

Engage in a daily word puzzle focused on verbs. Discover the strongest synonyms for four new verbs each day and test your vocabulary against optimal answers. Enjoy a quick brain workout with optional timed challenges.

**Highlights:** Daily verb synonym puzzles, Built-in keyboard for typing synonyms, Scoring against best possible answers, Challenge mode with timed play, Hints with pronunciation and examples, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knock Out

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

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #107 Top Grossing · Casual, #142 Top Free · Puzzle, #152 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

A satisfying block-shooting puzzle game where you blast colorful blocks and topple clever structures. Fire matching blocks to create explosive chain reactions and clear every last piece to complete hundreds of handcrafted levels. Enjoy rewarding physics-driven destruction anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Addictive shoot-and-clear puzzle gameplay, Satisfying block destruction and chain reactions, 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thesoarus free?

Thesoarus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knock Out free?

Knock Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thesoarus or Knock Out?

Thesoarus is rated higher. Thesoarus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Knock Out averages 4.8 from 37K ratings.

### Do Thesoarus or Knock Out have ads?

Neither Thesoarus nor Knock Out shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thesoarus or Knock Out?

Thesoarus ships an update weekly, and Knock Out every 4 days. Most recently, Thesoarus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Knock Out on November 8, 2026.

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