# Sumoscience vs Puppet Duel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sumoscience at 73% against Puppet Duel's 20%. Sumoscience also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Puppet Duel's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sumoscience sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Puppet Duel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sumoscience holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puppet Duel has 108 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sumoscience's written reviews are positive against 20% of Puppet Duel's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sumoscience | Puppet Duel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumoscience/id1467299921/reviews)** | [4.5 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-duel-ragdoll-fight/id1660735332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Franklin Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467299920) | [Nikita Shirmankin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563261305) |

## What reviewers say

### Sumoscience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumoscience/id1467299921)

Experience the physics of sumo wrestling with this game. Learn various attack styles, practice in a dedicated room, or compete in tournaments to climb the ranks and achieve Yokozuna status. Play solo or challenge a friend over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Realistic sumo physics simulation, Multiple attack styles (pushout, slapdown, throws), Practice room with adjustable AI, Single and two-player tournament modes, Rankings and leaderboards, Local Wi-Fi multiplayer, Customizable belt colors

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock game | $6.99 | one-time |
| Support this app | $8.99 | one-time |


### Puppet Duel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppet-duel-ragdoll-fight/id1660735332)

Design custom fighting moves for your ragdoll character. Engage in challenging levels against unique opponents, mastering the art of puppet combat. Unlock new abilities and customization options as you progress.

**Highlights:** Create unique fighting moves, Realistic ragdoll physics, Battle diverse opponents, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sumoscience free?

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

### Is Puppet Duel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sumoscience or Puppet Duel?

Sumoscience is rated higher. Sumoscience averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Puppet Duel averages 4.5 from 108 ratings.

### Do Sumoscience or Puppet Duel have ads?

Puppet Duel shows ads; Sumoscience does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sumoscience or Puppet Duel?

Sumoscience ships an update monthly, and Puppet Duel monthly. Most recently, Sumoscience was updated on October 5, 2026 and Puppet Duel on October 1, 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.*