# Gumslinger vs Punch Kick Duck

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gumslinger at 15K against Punch Kick Duck's 2K. Punch Kick Duck's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gumslinger sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Gumslinger against 4.6 for Punch Kick Duck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gumslinger has 15K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Gumslinger's written reviews are positive against 80% of Punch Kick Duck's.

Gumslinger ships an update monthly, Punch Kick Duck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gumslinger | Punch Kick Duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kick-duck/id1623039444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 304 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Itatake.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464653469) | [Shaun Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/603529005) |

## What reviewers say

### Gumslinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gumslinger/id1477606785)

Engage in intense shootouts and skillshot missions in a gummy candy world. Compete in PvP tournaments, challenge friends, and collect unique characters and guns. Experience fun physics and unlock stylish customizations.

**Highlights:** PvP tournaments, Skillshot missions, Quests and rewards, Leaderboards, Soft-body physics, Unlockable guns and skins, Character collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gun Skin: Fish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gun skin: Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Dark Metal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Golden | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gun Skin: Ray | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splatter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Organs | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Easy to pick up and play
- 🎨 Creative character designs
- ⚖️ Fair progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔫 Unbalanced weapon mechanics
- 🎲 Unfair spawn/cover RNG
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Lack of true multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent bullet registration
- Spawns that put players at a disadvantage
- Weapon selection issues in tournaments
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add local/online multiplayer
- Implement more game modes
- Allow customization of characters
- Add a level replay/retry option
- Improve weapon balance and progression


### 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 Gumslinger free?

Gumslinger 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, Gumslinger or Punch Kick Duck?

Gumslinger is rated higher. Gumslinger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Punch Kick Duck averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Gumslinger or Punch Kick Duck have ads?

Both Gumslinger and Punch Kick Duck show ads.

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

Gumslinger ships an update monthly, and Punch Kick Duck every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gumslinger was updated on November 9, 2026 and Punch Kick Duck on November 7, 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.*