# Joust Legend vs Knight Lancer

The clearest difference is price: Knight Lancer at Free against Joust Legend's $2.99. Knight Lancer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (83% vs 59%). Joust Legend's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Knight Lancer is free to download; Joust Legend costs $2.99 up front. Joust Legend sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Knight Lancer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knight Lancer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knight Lancer has 11K ratings behind it against 434, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Joust Legend's written reviews are positive against 83% of Knight Lancer's.

Joust Legend ships an update every 2 months, Knight Lancer monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joust Legend | Knight Lancer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joust-legend/id680539008/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-lancer/id6476990318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 434 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 385 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rebellion Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/538401096) | [BABAR SAEED JANJUA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697901431) |

## What reviewers say

### Joust Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joust-legend/id680539008)

Experience the thrill of medieval jousting with realistic 3D graphics and motion-captured action. Compete in tournaments, upgrade your knight and horse, and master the lance to become the King's Champion.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D jousting combat, Motion-captured knights and horses, Knight and horse customization, Tournament progression, Skill upgrades and tactical choices, Slow-motion replays

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete Suit of Armour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get Caparison | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Suit of Armour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Own Vulcan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete Suit of Armour | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get Heavy Barding | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Suit of Armour | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get Heavy Barding | $5.99 | one-time |
| Complete Suit of Armour | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get Heavy Barding | $6.99 | one-time |
| Complete Suit of Armour | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome visuals
- 💡 Addictive jousting
- 👍 Satisfying combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Lack of content/features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- In-app purchases not working
- Progress reset after losses
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Longer campaign/story
- Better tutorial/explanations
- Additional game modes


### Knight Lancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knight-lancer/id6476990318)

Engage in thrilling arcade jousting battles with ragdoll physics. Regain your honor by mastering skillful jousting mechanics, delivering critical hits, and customizing your knight. Compete in missions or online multiplayer.

**Highlights:** 18 Mission Story Mode, Skillful Jousting Mechanics, Ragdoll Physics, Character Customization, Online Multiplayer, Daily Winning Spree Challenge

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Immensely enjoyable
- 👍 Great game, has lots of potential
- 👍 Very well made game
- 👍 Amazing game!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Zero reward
- 💰 Paywall!!!
- 🐛 Bad hitboxes
- 🐛 Inconsistent
- 🐛 more luck than skill

**Reported bugs**

- Home screen bug where knight falls off the map
- Armor and shield purchases not working
- Difficulty progressing to Duke rank in certain castles
- Opponents not moving at times, causing player to leave the arena

**Requested features**

- More customization options for armor, helmets, shields, and horses
- Ability to customize character during campaign
- Different horses with unique stats
- Skill mechanic to reduce lance bounce
- Ability to rematch after a draw


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joust Legend free?

Joust Legend costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Knight Lancer free?

Knight Lancer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Joust Legend or Knight Lancer?

Knight Lancer is rated higher. Joust Legend averages 4.0 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Knight Lancer averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Joust Legend or Knight Lancer have ads?

Knight Lancer shows ads; Joust Legend does not.

### Which is updated more often, Joust Legend or Knight Lancer?

Joust Legend ships an update every 2 months, and Knight Lancer monthly. Most recently, Joust Legend was updated on September 26, 2026 and Knight Lancer on September 26, 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.*