# Monkey Ropes vs Punch Kick Duck

Monkey Ropes and Punch Kick Duck both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Punch Kick Duck's written reviews are positive against 48% of Monkey Ropes's. Punch Kick Duck also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Monkey Ropes's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 2K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monkey Ropes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Punch Kick Duck sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Monkey Ropes against 4.6 for Punch Kick Duck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Ropes has 29K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Monkey Ropes's written reviews are positive against 80% of Punch Kick Duck's.

Monkey Ropes ships an update every 6 weeks, Punch Kick Duck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Ropes | Punch Kick Duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kick-duck/id1623039444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Shaun Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/603529005) |

## What reviewers say

### Monkey Ropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439)

Swing through a challenging retro jungle as a monkey, dodging enemies and collecting coins. Unlock over 50 characters and explore diverse environments. Can you escape the jungle's perils?

**Highlights:** Retro swinging gameplay, 50+ unlockable characters, Dodge enemies and obstacles, Explore jungle environments, Collect coins and secret boxes, Challenge Mode

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jaguars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sloths | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tigers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fishy Bits GoldFish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boulders | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wolves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sausage Dog | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parrots | $1.99 | one-time |
| RattleSnake | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Purchase Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unicorns | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pride Sheep | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and creative character designs
- 🤩 Challenging levels and progression
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 😩 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 💰 Lack of free content/characters

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or closing when watching ads
- Inconsistent physics and collision detection
- Graphical glitches with certain character models

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and modes
- Additional characters and customization options
- Ability to play with friends or online
- Reduced advertisements or option to remove them


### Punch Kick Duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kick-duck/id1623039444)

Engage in fluid fighting action with simple controls and challenging gameplay. Master the timing of punches, kicks, and ducks to defeat enemies and climb a tower to confront a cruel baron. This score-chaser game offers multiple difficulty levels and a cast of characters.

**Highlights:** Fluid fighting action, Simple responsive touch controls, Three selectable difficulty levels, Unbox a colorful cast of characters, Playable in landscape and portrait, Cloud saves, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Bizzo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lil Bargo | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 🎨 Unique characters
- 🕹️ Satisfying combat mechanics
- 💯 Highly polished and well-made

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Buttons/controls can be hard to see
- 🐝 Enemies like bees and foxes are frustrating
- 🕰️ Levels get very difficult quickly
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of enemies at times
- 🤕 High difficulty even on easy mode

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent enemy behavior and hitboxes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Endless mode or challenge mode
- Ability to adjust difficulty more granularly
- Controller support
- Improved visibility of buttons/controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Ropes free?

Monkey Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Punch Kick Duck free?

Punch Kick Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Ropes or Punch Kick Duck?

Monkey Ropes is rated higher. Monkey Ropes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Punch Kick Duck averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Monkey Ropes or Punch Kick Duck have ads?

Both Monkey Ropes and Punch Kick Duck show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Ropes or Punch Kick Duck?

Monkey Ropes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Punch Kick Duck every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monkey Ropes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Punch Kick Duck on October 30, 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.*