# SurfsUp.io vs Punch Thug

The clearest difference is ads: SurfsUp.io at none against Punch Thug's shown. SurfsUp.io also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SurfsUp.io against 5.0 for Punch Thug. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | SurfsUp.io | Punch Thug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfsupio/id1477204641/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-thug/id6474320841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 121 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Entity3 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055360372) | [FUBU GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526018818) |

## What reviewers say

### SurfsUp.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfsupio/id1477204641)

Compete in thrilling surfing challenges, performing tricks and collecting coins to boost your speed. Knock opponents off the half-pipe and race to the top of the global rankings. Experience fast-paced multiplayer action on the waves.

**Highlights:** Ride waves and perform tricks, Collect coins for speed boosts, Compete against other players, Knock opponents off the half-pipe, Global leaderboard rankings

**In-app purchases:** none


### Punch Thug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-thug/id6474320841)

Engage in street combat, destroying objects and enemies with your fists. Progress through levels to defeat bosses and unlock new areas. The goal is to clear all streets by defeating the final boss and obtaining the key.

**Highlights:** Fist combat, Object destruction, Enemy encounters, Boss battles, Level progression, Street clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SurfsUp.io free?

SurfsUp.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Punch Thug free?

Punch Thug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SurfsUp.io or Punch Thug?

SurfsUp.io and Punch Thug are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SurfsUp.io or Punch Thug have ads?

Punch Thug shows ads; SurfsUp.io does not.

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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.*