Comparison

Punch!.io vs Punch Machine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Punch!.io

Engage in a simple yet addictive game where you launch opponents off a stage with well-timed punches. Master directional swipes to move and unleash powerful blows while avoiding incoming attacks. Become the ultimate puncher in this competitive arena.

Highlights
  • Launch opponents off stage
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Avoid enemy punches
  • Become the best puncher
  • Addictive gameplay
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So addictive! But control is simple! Launch your opponents off the stage! Be careful with others' punches! Be the best puncher! Swipe to the direction you want to move, and release your finger to punch them!

About

Punch Machine

Engage in a virtual punching experience where you can enhance your fist's capabilities. Improve your stats, unlock upgrades, and compete for the highest score to win.

Highlights
  • Virtual punching simulation
  • Punch stat enhancement
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • High score competition
  • Game progression
Features
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Punch doors, increase your punch's stats, use upgrades, try to get the highest score in the finish and win the game!

Screenshots

Punch!.io3 screens
Punch Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

Punch!.io and Punch Machine both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Punch!.io's written reviews are positive against 23% of Punch Machine's. Punch!.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Punch Machine's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (11K vs 694). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Punch Machine sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Punch!.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Punch!.io against 4.6 for Punch Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Machine has 11K ratings behind it against 694, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Punch!.io's written reviews are positive against 23% of Punch Machine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Punch!.io ships an update every 3 weeks, Punch Machine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Punch!.io versus Punch Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunch!.ioPunch Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (694 ratings) — better4.6 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better22.9% of reviews
Number of ratings69411K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB550 MB
Age rating9++12
DeveloperGeisha Tokyo Inc.Rollic Games

Customer experience

Punch!.io

All ratings694 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Punch Machine

All ratings10,982 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive22.9%
Neutral11.2%
Negative65.9%

Bugs and requests

Punch!.io

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Punch Machine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on leaderboard screen
  • Permanent upgrades not working as intended
  • Matchmaking issues in versus mode

Requested features

3 requests
  • Remove level cap
  • Fix progression issues
  • Improve ad experience

In-app purchases

None

Punch!.io

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Punch Machine

One-time15
  • 1000 Year Fist$0.99
  • 8x Skip It$0.99
  • BEST SELLER PACK$1.99
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  • 1500 Year Fist$1.99
  • 20X Skip It$2.49
  • Starter Pack 2$2.99
  • 50K Coins$3.99
  • NO ADS$4.99
  • DOUBLE FIGHTER PACK$5.99
  • 60x Skip It$5.99
  • STARTER PACK$7.99
  • 100x Skip it$7.99
  • NO ADS - FIGHTER PACK$9.99
  • 500K Coins$14.99
  • Infinity Skip It$19.99

Questions

Is Punch!.io free?
Punch!.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Punch Machine free?
Punch Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Punch!.io or Punch Machine?
Punch!.io is rated higher. Punch!.io averages 4.7 out of 5 from 694 ratings, while Punch Machine averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.
Do Punch!.io or Punch Machine have ads?
Punch Machine shows ads; Punch!.io does not.
Which is updated more often, Punch!.io or Punch Machine?
Punch!.io ships an update every 3 weeks, and Punch Machine weekly. Most recently, Punch!.io was updated on October 6, 2026 and Punch Machine on October 15, 2026.

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