# Curvy Punch 3D vs Punch Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Punch Machine at 4.6 against Curvy Punch 3D's 3.8. Punch Machine also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1.6K). Curvy Punch 3D's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 23%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curvy Punch 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Punch Machine sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Punch Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Machine has 11K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Curvy Punch 3D's written reviews are positive against 23% of Punch Machine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Curvy Punch 3D ships an update fortnightly, Punch Machine weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curvy Punch 3D | Punch Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curvy-punch-3d/id1504719576/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-machine/id6450673427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 22.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 566 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Curvy Punch 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curvy-punch-3d/id1504719576)

Engage in a dynamic boxing experience where you swipe to deliver punches and use a joystick to evade enemy attacks. Progress through the ranks, earn new belts, and enjoy unlimited fun in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Swipe to punch, Joystick for evasion, Rank progression, Unlock new belts, Unlimited fun

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💪 Satisfying punches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too easy
- 💤 Repetitive levels
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Freezing and unresponsive controls
- Vibration issues

**Requested features**

- Harder difficulty levels
- Bosses and more challenging opponents
- Customization options (skins, gloves, etc.)
- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- Health bar visibility


### 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 Curvy Punch 3D free?

Curvy Punch 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Punch Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Curvy Punch 3D or Punch Machine?

Punch Machine is rated higher. Curvy Punch 3D averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Punch Machine averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Curvy Punch 3D or Punch Machine have ads?

Both Curvy Punch 3D and Punch Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curvy Punch 3D or Punch Machine?

Curvy Punch 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Punch Machine weekly. Most recently, Curvy Punch 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Punch Machine on October 27, 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.*