Comparison

Summoners War vs Knighthood

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

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About

Summoners War

Engage in strategic turn-based battles with over 1,000 unique monsters. Collect, train, and evolve your companions to conquer diverse challenges, from epic raids to real-time global PvP. Experience an ever-evolving fantasy world with endless adventure and strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy RPG
  • Massive monster collection (1000+)
  • Real-time global PvP battles
  • Rune set customization
  • Guild and raid content
  • Monster growth and evolution
Features
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Summoners War: Sky Arena The legendary turn-based strategy RPG with immersive storytelling — loved by over 300 million Summoners worldwide! Join the spectacular global war alongside over 1,000 Monsters and experience the ultimate strategic fantasy battle. The more you fight and refine your perfect strategies, the more your Monsters will grow into cherished companions across the Sky Islands. [Summoners War: Sky Arena] Official Community: https://www.facebook.com/SummonersWarCom2us/ ▶ Game Features ◆ Stunning Action and Infinite Strategy Experience dynamic battles in a truly different fantasy world! Utilize 23 types of Rune Sets, each with unique effects, and build your own strategy to claim victory. ◆ The True Essence of a Collectible RPG: Massive Monster Collection Fire, Water, Wind, Light, and Dark! Five attributes and over 1,000 Monsters, each with distinctive skills and styles. Maximize each Monster’s individuality and craft the ultimate strategy for thrilling victories! ◆ Infinite Possibilities! Upgraded Monster Summoning and Growth Obtain a guaranteed default 5-star Monster with Summon Mileage that accumulates as you summon. Power up Monsters with Relics, the new equipment that grants immense strength. Build the ultimate Monster that stands above the rest! ◆ A World of Endless Adventure and Battle Village, battle, adventure, collection, growth, and crafting! Uncover the schemes of dark forces and take down powerful bosses like Dragons and Giants. Join real-time 3-player raids, awaken new power in the Dimension Hole, explore Tartarus’ Labyrinth, hunt giant slimes with guildmates, and engage in intense Guild PvP battles. ◆ Real-Time Global Strategy Battles Real-time tactical duels that begin with Pick & Ban! Engage others in Challenge Battle, where victory belongs to strategy with equally provided Monsters. Compete in the World Arena, the pinnacle of strategic combat, and prove your mastery on the global stage in the SWC (Summoners War World Championship)! ◆ Fast Growth Support System to Become a Stronger Summoner Farm efficiently with Ameria's Luck and Scout Battle! From support quests for new and returning Summoners to special tasks that guarantee a 5-star Monster! Dive into the world of Summoners War at lightning speed! *** Device App Access Permission Notice ▶ Notice per access permission Access permissions are requested in order for us to provide you with the following service when you use the app. [Required] None [Optional Access Rights] - Camera: This is the right to request when using the camera in the in-game profile. - Photos: This is the right to request when uploading photos from your device to the in-game profile. - Push Notification: This is the right to request when you want to receive push messages for the game. - ID for Advertisers: This is the right to request the use of ID for Advertisers (IDFA) for promotion targeting and tracking analysis. ※ You'll be able to enjoy the service except features related to above authorities even if you don't give permission to the above. ▶ How to remove access permissions After allowing the access permission, you can revoke or modify the access permissions as follows: - Settings > Privacy > Select the corresponding app > Choose either to enable/disable access Summoners War is available in 16 different languages: English, 한국어, 日本語, 中文简体, 中文繁體, Deutsch, Français, Português, Español, Русский, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, Türkçe, العربية, Italiano and ไทย! Items are available for purchase in this game. For Com2uS Mobile Game Terms of Service, visit www.com2us.com. Terms of Service: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T1 Privacy Policy: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T3 For game-related inquiries, please contact the Com2uS Customer Support (https://customer.withhive.com/com2us).

About

Knighthood

Embark on an epic fantasy RPG adventure as a new recruit in a corrupted Knighthood. Battle monsters and foes, collect legendary gear, and recruit heroes to forge your own legend. Customize your knight and join guilds to conquer the land.

Highlights
  • Epic fantasy RPG adventure
  • Battle monsters and enemies
  • Collect and upgrade heroes
  • Customize knight appearance
  • Join and build guilds
  • Gesture-driven combat
Currently charting
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In this new role-playing game, you are part of a Knighthood, born to fight and conquer. Battle friends and foes in a living fantasy world full of mysterious monsters and mighty enemies as you strive to become the Land’s most feared and famous Knighthood. The Knighthood, heroes to the people, once defended the world. Now, it is controlled and corrupted by the dark power of Lord Karnon. As a new member of the Knighthood, explore a rich fantasy RPG world, battle epic monsters, fight enemies and corrupted Knights to create your own legend amongst the order of Knighthood. BRING YOUR INNER KNIGHT TO LIFE Launch the game, create your knight and join the new action-packed RPG adventure from Midoki and enter an epic fantasy world! • Follow the legendary Sir Edward Drakeson through your first RPG trials and battle him to prove your worth to the Knighthood. • Earn your Gauntlet, the powerful relic and symbol of the Knighthood and begin your epic RPG adventure in Astellan, at the edge of a colourful fantasy world. • Play the game of fame and riches by collecting legendary items to customize and strengthen your Knighthood. • In this brand new RPG, recruit and upgrade ancient heroes to improve your battle powers. • Call upon your rage to unleash your Heroes’ unique abilities during a fight. FIGHT YOUR WAY TO THE TOP AND BECOME A LEGEND In this new game, level up your knight and battle goblins, beasts and undead creatures as you delve deeper into a world of fantasy and mystery. In this gesture-driven combat game, choose the best RPG tactics to win battles and become a legend. • Win rare treasure in hunts and quests to improve your gear and up your game. • Collect ancient heroes to fight by your side and summon their epic abilities in times of need. • Choose your RPG strategy. Select your weapons and heroes to fit your goals and win the fight! • Master your RPG combat skills: Create a perfect chain of attacks switching between weapon, gauntlet and hero powers. • Defeat fellow knights, and become the hero of the PvP arena. GEAR UP IN STYLE Your knight, your style! In this new RPG game, create the perfect mix of style and power to stand out from the crowd! • Fully customise your member of the Knighthood. Show off your epic style to your friends and foes. • Collect the best gear from hundreds of items and stand tall in the PvP arena and leaderboards. • Create a look that fits your personality and fight with style. JOIN THE KNIGHTHOOD Join a guild: hone your RPG skills by defeating titanic guild bosses with your fellow knights. • Build your own guild: rally your friends and develop an unstoppable fellowship - a Guild to be the envy of them all. • Chat with guildmates in real-time to strengthen your bonds and hone your RPG strategy. • Fight Epic battles. Together you can build a legacy and live up to the glory of the Knighthood. Knighthood is a free to download and play mobile game and some items can be purchased for real money. If you don’t want to use these features, please disable in-app purchases in your device settings. According to our Terms of Service, Knighthood is allowed for download and play only for persons 16 years or more of age, or with explicit parental consent. You can read more here: https://rpgroleplayinggames.com/ParentsGuide.html This game includes optional in-game purchases (includes random items). By accessing or using a RPG RAID ROLEPLAYING GAMES product, you’re agreeing to our Terms of Service https://rpgroleplayinggames.com/TermsOfService.html

Screenshots

Summoners War4 screens
Knighthood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Knighthood at 4.8 against Summoners War's 4.2. Knighthood also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 56%). Summoners War's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#34 vs #129). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Summoners War sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Knighthood sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knighthood holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 38K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Summoners War's written reviews are positive against 64% of Knighthood's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, Knighthood every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Summoners War versus Knighthood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummoners WarKnighthood
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43K ratings)4.8 (38K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews64.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43K — better38K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#34 — better#129
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB2.0 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCom2uS Corp.RPG RAID ROLEPLAYING GAMES LTD

Customer experience

Summoners War

All ratings43,128 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews1,499 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative37.6%

Knighthood

All ratings38,252 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,556 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative25.1%

User reviews

Summoners War

From 43K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🤖 Helpful auto-battle feature
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Difficult to recover hacked accounts
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Excessive grinding and time commitment required

Knighthood

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome
  • 👍 Great game though their account management needs work
  • 👍 Amazing but needs offline mode
  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 A Game That Isn't Pay To Win

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Too many packs
  • 🐛 Servers down for hours during a guild war.
  • 💰 This was a 5 star game
  • 💰 Pay to play, takes away from fun
  • 🐛 Never actually get to play the game

Bugs and requests

Summoners War

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant need to download updates
  • Stuck on loading screen or unable to log in
  • Disappearing or lost game progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved summoning rates for rare monsters
  • Pity system for guaranteed rare pulls
  • More frequent balance updates and monster reworks
  • Better customer support and account recovery process

Knighthood

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches when completing 3 monster hunts
  • Onslaught dungeon not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Depths mode on guild island
  • Merging system improvements

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Summoners War

One-time14
  • Pack 1$0.99
  • Handfull of Crystals$2.99
  • Bundle of Crystals$4.99
Show 11 more
  • Pile of Crystals$9.99
  • Pack 10$9.99
  • Pack 20$19.99
  • Sack of Crystals$19.99
  • Summoning Stone Pack$29.99
  • Light-Dark Pack$29.99
  • Rune Summon Package (Violent)$29.99
  • Pack 30$29.99
  • Pack 50$49.99
  • Chest of Crystals$99.99
  • Pack 60$99.99
11 purchases

Knighthood

One-time11
  • Goblet of Gems$1.99
  • Knighthood Deal$2.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Knighthood Deal$4.99
  • Gem Subscription$9.99
  • Premium Pass Boost$9.99
  • Knighthood Deal$9.99
  • Coffer of Gems$19.99
  • Knighthood Deal$19.99

Questions

Is Summoners War free?
Summoners War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knighthood free?
Knighthood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Summoners War or Knighthood?
Knighthood is rated higher. Summoners War averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while Knighthood averages 4.8 from 38K ratings.
Do Summoners War or Knighthood have ads?
Both Summoners War and Knighthood show ads.
Which is updated more often, Summoners War or Knighthood?
Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, and Knighthood every 5 weeks. Most recently, Summoners War was updated on September 24, 2026 and Knighthood on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Summoners War or Knighthood?
Summoners War currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Knighthood at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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