# Muscle Boy vs Big Punch!

The clearest difference is rating: Muscle Boy at 4.4 against Big Punch!'s 3.2. Muscle Boy also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 40%) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 26). Big Punch!'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

Muscle Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Muscle Boy has 4.3K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Muscle Boy's written reviews are positive against 40% of Big Punch!'s.

Muscle Boy ships an update every 3 months, Big Punch! every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muscle Boy | Big Punch! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-boy/id1581616733/reviews)** | [3.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-punch/id6472044760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 351 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) | [Sunday.gg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536578423) |

## What reviewers say

### Muscle Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-boy/id1581616733)

Tap the screen at the right moment to grow stronger. Upgrade your character to become the strongest boy in the universe. This game is free to play and suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Tap-based gameplay, Character upgrades, Funny design, Full phone support, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💪 Satisfying muscle-building gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive after reaching max level
- 📢 Too many ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to progress past level 15

**Requested features**

- More levels and upgrades
- Higher level cap
- Improved progression system


### Big Punch!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-punch/id6472044760)

Train your character to deliver increasingly powerful punches. Collect items to enhance your strength and break through increasingly challenging objects. Aim for the highest score by growing your punch beyond the sky.

**Highlights:** Grow punch strength, Break all objects, Collect growth drinks, Level up character, Reach beyond the sky

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muscle Boy free?

Muscle Boy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big Punch! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Muscle Boy or Big Punch!?

Muscle Boy is rated higher. Muscle Boy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Big Punch! averages 3.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do Muscle Boy or Big Punch! have ads?

Both Muscle Boy and Big Punch! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Muscle Boy or Big Punch!?

Muscle Boy ships an update every 3 months, and Big Punch! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Muscle Boy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Big Punch! on October 30, 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.*