# Punch the Clown

> Virtual clown punching bag game for stress relief. (iPhone/iPad app by DKLO Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-the-clown/id306285272 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DKLO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293543060)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.17/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-the-clown/id306285272/reviews.md

## What is Punch the Clown?

Who doesn't love clowns??  The answer: EVERYBODY!  Now you can take out your frustrations on that most reviled of circus performers, the clown!  In this virtual punching bag game, your target will bounce around the screen indefinitely, taking as much abuse as you can dish out, always coming back for more.

Punch the Clown also has certain special powers that let him see into your future...no ordinary clown punching bag is He!

PLEASE NOTE: no real clowns are harmed during the playing of this game.

## Key features

- Virtual clown punching bag
- Stress relief gameplay
- Bouncing target
- Unique clown abilities
- No real clowns harmed

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-the-clown/id306285272/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So much clown punching.

*2020-10-20, version 2.0.1*

When I first heard about this game, I was obviously excited. But I also felt like there was no way it could be as fun as it sounded. Man, was I wrong. Elegant in its simplicity and sophisticated in its deceptive banality, it really is the defining app of our time and place in history. Its name is a promise, and, as is all too rare these days, it is true to its word. If you like punching clowns, this will be the best money you spend today. If you don’t, brother, I don’t know how to help you.

### 5/5 — Awesome! (Updated)

*2020-10-06, version 2.0*

This is a must have. Great graphics. Good concepts.

Update:
I usually start every morning with a coffee and my iPhone. Sometimes I even add a little something to my coffee to make the morning that much better. Just the other day, I thought to myself, why don’t I add something to my iPhone as well. The universe delivered, and an update Punch the Clown shipped. Now I have morning coffee (with something extra in it) and iPhone (with something extra extra extra in it). Ohhhhh yaaaaaa.

### 5/5 — Huge!!!

*2020-10-06, version 2.0*

Clowns!!!

### 3/5 — Can't punch the clown!

*2016-06-03, version 0*

Unfortunately, crashes on launch (iOS 9). Must fix! I used to punch the clown when bored in super lame meetings and now I have to pay attention… please fix ASAP. I LOVE PUNCHING THE CLOWN!

### 5/5 — Simply amazing

*2011-09-12, version 0*

What's better than tapping a clown for hours on end? Exactly.

### 1/5 — Grrrrr....

*2011-02-23, version 0*

Wow lamest app ever y did I waste a buck on it all u do is hit a freckin clown for like 2 minutes it's fun then it like blah like I punched the clown 742 times and it was still floating what's the frekin point

### 5/5 — The best first purchased app ever!

*2009-03-09, version 0*

I have to say this was the best first app purchase I've made.  I've punched the clown so much and so hard, I broke my iPhone!!  I love this app!

### 5/5 — iTunes Store Virgin

*2009-03-06, version 0*

This is the first iTunes App I have ever purchased and I am glad I lost my virginity to Punch the Clown.This is a great app to spend hours having fun with.

### 5/5 — Punch the Clown, Relieve Clown Stress

*2009-03-06, version 0*

If you hate clowns, this is the app for you. Give 'em what they deserve, I say. Seems to also help with work-related stress.

### 5/5 — Punch this clown.

*2009-03-04, version 0*

Definitely worth the money! Clowns scare me, but I feel better already.

## Frequently asked questions about Punch the Clown

### What is Punch the Clown?

Punch the Clown is a virtual punching bag game where players can relieve stress by repeatedly punching a clown character on their screen. The clown bounces around and always comes back for more abuse.

### How much does Punch the Clown cost?

Punch the Clown is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This is a one-time purchase with no additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### What devices is Punch the Clown available on?

Punch the Clown is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently available for Android or other platforms.

### What is the age rating for Punch the Clown?

Punch the Clown has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 9 and older.

### How often is Punch the Clown updated?

The latest version of Punch the Clown is 2.1, which was last updated on February 1, 2021. Updates are not very frequent, with the last one being over a year ago.

### What is the user rating for Punch the Clown?

Punch the Clown has a user rating of 3.2 stars, based on 42 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from players.

### Does Punch the Clown have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Punch the Clown contains advertisements. However, as it is a paid app, it is less likely to feature intrusive ads.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from Punch the Clown?

The gameplay is straightforward: you tap or punch the clown on your screen. The clown will react and bounce, providing a simple, repetitive action for stress relief.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2021-02-01

What's new??? What isn't new?!? Punch now has fortune telling powers and can look into your future! Not only that, but if you let him know what fortunes are helpful, he can give you deep insights into your personality. A word of warning though, you may not like what he sees...

### 2.0.1 — 2020-10-07

Fixed 2 bugs: 

1) now mute when the device is switched to vibrate
2) fixed issue where score was not visible when in dark mode

### 2.0 — 2020-10-01

IT'S BACK! The number 1 clown punching app on the App Store is back! After a long absence, Punch the Clown has been re-written from the ground up in Swift 5. This version fully reproduces all the functionality of the original. Stay tuned for major updates including ClownPax and PunchPax!

### 1.0 — 2009-03-03

No release notes.

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