# Butterfly Knife

> Your virtual balisong.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id703155865](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id703155865)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id703155865`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lukas Lubbe
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (748 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2019-04-01
- **First published:** 2013-10-10
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/butterfly-knife/id703155865)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://atherisapps.blogspot.com/privacy](https://atherisapps.blogspot.com/privacy)

## Description

Butterfly Knife is the first interactive butterfly knife simulator available as a Chrome extension. It lets you collect knives and interact with them in a realistic, virtual setting.

Features include ultra-realistic physics, a live background view, adjustable sound, three knife sizes, left-handed support, and a growing collection of blades.

## Rankings

- #67,234 — Overall

## Review summary

Butterfly Knife is a lightweight, offline-friendly balisong-flipping sim that some users enjoy for its simple, casual concept and humorous vibe. However, most reviews point to major drawbacks: content is severely limited (only basic open/close with few tricks), and most additional knives or moves are locked behind paywalls. Users also report control and device issues (especially on iPad) and unstable performance (freezing/locking). The overall sentiment is mixed: a few celebrate its fun concept, but many consider it boring or underdeveloped compared with expectations.

### Pros

- Offline play capability (can be used without internet).
- Casual, fun flipping concept that some users find entertaining.
- Easy to pick up with a simple open/close mechanic and potential for learning safe handling.
- Positive sentiment in reviews (funny, likable, or enjoyable vibe).

### Cons

- Very limited functionality: only basic open/close with few tricks or moves.
- Paywalls lock most content (extra knives and tricks require purchases).
- Control and usability issues, especially on iPad, including awkward handling and confusion between safe/bite handles.
- Stability issues such as freezing or the app locking up.
- Some users find the experience boring or repetitive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id703155865)