# PunchLab vs PunchIQ

The clearest difference is monetization model: PunchLab at free with in-app purchases against PunchIQ's subscription. PunchLab also leads on ratings volume (809 vs 33). PunchIQ's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PunchLab sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and PunchIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PunchLab against 4.8 for PunchIQ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PunchLab has 809 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of PunchLab's written reviews are positive against 100% of PunchIQ's.

PunchLab ships an update every 9 days, PunchIQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PunchLab | PunchIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (809 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchlab-boxing-workout/id1402134277/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchiq/id6757319624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **809** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 115 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PunchLab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475090696) | [ruijie wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866051234) |

## What reviewers say

### PunchLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchlab-boxing-workout/id1402134277)

Engage in interactive boxing and kickboxing workouts at home with expert coaches. Track your punches, monitor progress, and burn calories without any equipment. Join a global community for a complete fitness experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive follow-along workouts, Real-time punch tracking, Calorie burn estimation, Personalized progress tracking, On-demand coach-designed sessions, Punching bag integration

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| PunchLab Plan - Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Plan | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Membership - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solid coaching
- 👍 Engaging for ex-grapplers
- 👍 Brilliant for fitness and learning
- 👍 Excellent for boxing technique and fitness
- 👍 Great for solo heavy bag work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music issues during workouts
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Everything behind paywall
- 🔒 Strap issues and needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing mid-workout
- Incorrect combination display
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- More Muay Thai and kickboxing workouts
- Ability to control music volume separately
- Longer and more advanced workouts
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- Customizable workout plans


### PunchIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchiq/id6757319624)

Improve your boxing technique with AI-powered video analysis. Get instant feedback on stance, punch form, and footwork. Train effectively anytime, anywhere, without a coach.

**Highlights:** AI-powered video analysis, Stance and balance feedback, Punch form and accuracy assessment, Guard and head movement tracking, Footwork fundamentals training, On-demand training

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PunchLab free?

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

### Is PunchIQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PunchLab or PunchIQ?

PunchIQ is rated higher. PunchLab averages 4.7 out of 5 from 809 ratings, while PunchIQ averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do PunchLab or PunchIQ have ads?

Neither PunchLab nor PunchIQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PunchLab or PunchIQ?

PunchLab ships an update every 9 days, and PunchIQ every 5 days. Most recently, PunchLab was updated on October 26, 2026 and PunchIQ on October 24, 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.*