# 8 Bit Bowl vs TapKO

The clearest difference is rating: 8 Bit Bowl at 4.4 against TapKO's 3.4. 8 Bit Bowl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (136 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 8 Bit Bowl sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and TapKO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

8 Bit Bowl holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8 Bit Bowl has 136 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of 8 Bit Bowl's written reviews are positive against 67% of TapKO's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 Bit Bowl | TapKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-bowl/id1581459461/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 476 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lawrence Crusoe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554727272) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### 8 Bit Bowl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-bowl/id1581459461)

Score endless touchdowns in this retro-style arcade game. Dodge monsters, use speed to dash past foes, and collect power-ups to become unstoppable. Compete for a spot on the all-time leaderboard and level up your player.

**Highlights:** Endless touchdown scoring, Dodge lurking monsters, Speed dash ability, Collect power-ups, Level up player, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| 45000 Coins Pack | $35.99 | one-time |
| 90000 Coins Packs | $69.99 | one-time |


### TapKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754)

Tap and punch your way to victory in this knockout idle boxing game. Train your fighter, face formidable opponents, and watch the competition pile up. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases as you become the ultimate boxer.

**Highlights:** Rapid fire punching mechanics, Fighter stat upgrades (strength, defense, speed, health), Variety of formidable opponents, Auto-punch feature, Exclusive Halfbrick+ membership content, Early Access gameplay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 Bit Bowl free?

8 Bit Bowl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapKO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 8 Bit Bowl or TapKO?

8 Bit Bowl is rated higher. 8 Bit Bowl averages 4.4 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while TapKO averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do 8 Bit Bowl or TapKO have ads?

TapKO shows ads; 8 Bit Bowl does not.

### Which is updated more often, 8 Bit Bowl or TapKO?

8 Bit Bowl ships an update every 3 months, and TapKO every 3 months. Most recently, 8 Bit Bowl was updated on October 20, 2026 and TapKO on October 20, 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.*