# Pocket Boxing

> Arcade boxing game with diverse opponents and intuitive swipe controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Easy 8 Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-boxing/id1130807646 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Easy 8 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293405662)
- Category: Games, Casual, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 715 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-boxing/id1130807646/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Boxing?

Lace up your gloves and do battle with a colorful cast of hulking opponents, each with a unique fighting style.  Dodge, duck, and punch your way to victory in a rousing romp of old-timey arcade boxing action! Take on Jersey Joe, Moose McGee, Super Ivan, Mean Bean, Kimber Slash, Palooka Pete, Rasta King, Kid Turbo, and more!

Swipe left/right to dodge.  Swipe down to duck.  Tap to pepper opponent with jabs or land a thundering body blow.  Build your KO power to unleash devastating hooks and uppercuts. Dodge or duck big punches, then unleash brutal combinations while your opponent is off balance.

Supports both landscape and portrait orientation, along with option of retro (default) and modern graphics style.

## Key features

- Diverse opponents with unique fighting styles
- Intuitive swipe controls for dodging and ducking
- Tap controls for jabs and body blows
- Build KO power for devastating attacks
- Unleash brutal combinations
- Supports landscape and portrait modes
- Retro and modern graphics options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Rematches | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pocket Boxing?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👾 Nostalgic Punch-Out gameplay experience
- 🎮 Fun and engaging mechanics
- 👍 Good controls and responsive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visual design
- ⏱️ Good time-killer entertainment
- 📱 Accessible boxing game on mobile
- 🏆 Challenging difficulty progression

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes at Rasta King fight
- 🎭 Heavy reliance on Punch-Out inspiration
- ⚙️ Poor timing-based control mechanics
- 🎬 Copyright character designs (Rocky, movie boxers)
- 💰 Pay-to-win monetization elements
- 🔄 Lost progress when exiting mid-fight
- ⚖️ Unbalanced difficulty spikes
- 🎪 Repetitive background/crowd visuals

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes at Rasta King fight (multiple reports)
- Game freezes when Rasta King gets back up
- Kim Z becomes unkillable in certain matches
- Progress not saved when exiting app mid-circuit
- App crashes during specific achievement attempts

**Most requested features**

- Character creation and customization
- Career mode
- Female fighter version
- Updated background and crowd visuals
- Original character designs
- Save progress mid-fight functionality
- Difficulty balancing adjustments

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-boxing/id1130807646/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fake Punchout

*2025-12-24*

Cool game, definitely has the old Nintendo PunchOut feel.

### 5/5 — THE BEST

*2025-05-16, version 2.1*

BRONX NEWYORK

### 1/5 — This game tried way too hard to be like punch out

*2025-03-05*

This is the worst game in the world it’s stole sprites from characters of punch out but they changed the design, however the difficulty is so bad I cannot even dodge and what’s even worse is that you have to start the whole circuit or feed money addiction

### 3/5 — There are a few glitches but good game

*2025-01-19*

I got all the way to Kid Turbo, It’s like Punch-Out, but mobile, I also like that there is a realistic mode. But I made Kim Z unkillable somehow in one match but unlike everyone is saying, My game doesn’t crash with Rasta King. Also, there are also some copyright fighters from Rocky and Palooka Pete looks like him. Another thing is Rasta King overpowered punch is just Super Macho Man’s punch.

### 5/5 — Pocket Boxing

*2025-01-05*

Easy 8 Software

### 1/5 — Crash

*2024-12-15*

The game crashes right after you knock the Jamaican down the first time, when he gets back up he starts to swing on you and the game just crashes on goes back to my Home Screen👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

### 5/5 — A Blast!

*2023-09-28*

Great and fun to play!! Great way to pass some time! Love the controls!

### 5/5 — ストレートが出ない！

*2023-08-26*

Bluetoothコントローラーは対応しているのですが、Bluetoothコントローラーでプレイすると、ストレートが出せない！改善よろしくお願いします！ゲームは面白いです！

### 5/5 — 👍

*2023-06-25*

Great game and graphics. Reminds me of arcade punch out 👏

### 3/5 — The game needs work

*2023-06-16*

I love this game it’s pretty cool but the background needs to change like the crowd and the boxing ring and can you please stop trying to rip off movie characters and actual boxers please just make some other characters too also it would be cool if you can make your own character and have a career mode

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Boxing

### What kind of gameplay does this app offer?

This app offers a classic arcade boxing experience. You will engage in one-on-one matches against a variety of opponents, each possessing a unique fighting style. The gameplay focuses on mastering dodging, ducking, and punching mechanics to achieve victory.

### How do I control my boxer?

Controls are intuitive and designed for mobile. Swipe left or right to dodge incoming punches, and swipe down to duck. Tapping the screen allows you to throw jabs or land powerful body blows. You can also build up your KO power to unleash devastating hooks and uppercuts.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional content. However, the core boxing action is accessible without any upfront cost.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app supports both landscape and portrait orientations, making it adaptable to various playing preferences. It is designed for mobile devices, offering a flexible gaming experience regardless of how you hold your phone or tablet.

### Can I change the graphics style?

Yes, the app provides an option to switch between graphics styles. You can choose between a retro, old-timey arcade look which is the default, or opt for a more modern graphics style to suit your visual preferences.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2019-01-12

User Interface improvement.

### 2.0 — 2019-01-04

New support for retro mode (new default) and modern (original) graphics style - option at bottom of match picker.   Newly introduced portrait orientation support.  New onscreen round timer.  Touch control refinements, including ability to throw left hooks/uppercuts/body blows by interacting with left/right sides of screen.

### 1.0 — 2017-09-19

No release notes.

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