# Punch the Bad Guy vs Punch Machine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Punch the Bad Guy at none against Punch Machine's 15. Punch the Bad Guy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Punch Machine's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Punch the Bad Guy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Machine has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch the Bad Guy | Punch Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-the-bad-guy/id1492149458/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-machine/id6450673427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 566 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michele Matriciani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459152718) | [Rollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Punch the Bad Guy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-the-bad-guy/id1492149458)

A simple arcade game where players drag to aim and release to punch. The goal is to hit all the red targets while avoiding any other characters. It offers straightforward, satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Drag to aim, Release to punch, Hit red targets, Avoid other characters, Simple controls

**In-app purchases:** none


### Punch Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-machine/id6450673427)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining game
- ⏱️ Good time waster
- 🔓 Permanent upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Progression blocked after a certain point
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in upgrade mechanics

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Remove level cap
- Fix progression issues
- Improve ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch the Bad Guy free?

Punch the Bad Guy 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 the Bad Guy or Punch Machine?

Punch the Bad Guy is rated higher. Punch the Bad Guy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Punch Machine averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Punch the Bad Guy or Punch Machine have ads?

Punch Machine shows ads; Punch the Bad Guy does not.

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