# Destiny vs Puncha! Puppetmasters

Destiny and Puncha! Puppetmasters both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Puncha! Puppetmasters's written reviews are positive against 66% of Destiny's. Puncha! Puppetmasters also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Destiny's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 2) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Destiny sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Puncha! Puppetmasters sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puncha! Puppetmasters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Destiny has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Destiny's written reviews are positive against 100% of Puncha! Puppetmasters's.

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, Puncha! Puppetmasters every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Destiny | Puncha! Puppetmasters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puncha-puppetmasters/id6790579119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) | [Richard Callahan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799347006) |

## What reviewers say

### Destiny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/destiny-rising/id1593326563)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Grossing · Adventure, #164 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling sci-fi shooter gameplay with unique characters and powerful weapons. Experience iconic game modes and embark on new adventures to defend Earth. Play solo or team up with friends in this first-person or third-person action experience.

**Highlights:** First-person and third-person shooter modes, Unique characters with formidable skills, Iconic and new game modes (campaign, co-op, PVE, PVP), Diverse and powerful weapon combinations, Online multiplayer and clan system, Character customization and personal stories

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60silver | $0.99 | one-time |
| peacemaker's gifts | $0.99 | one-time |
| pandora's deals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| tree of light's blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| premuim pass plus | $5.00 | one-time |
| 600silver | $9.99 | one-time |
| premuim pass plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| founder bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| hero's vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500silver | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6000silver | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Appealing to both new and veteran players
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
- 👍 Engaging and immersive experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Server connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues and server downtime
- Framerate drops during intense combat

**Requested features**

- Control support for better experience
- Optimization for older devices


### Puncha! Puppetmasters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puncha-puppetmasters/id6790579119)

An arcade-style game where you punch manipulative "Puppetmasters" and their followers. Test your reflexes with fast-paced combat, unique challenges, and a karma system. Unmask the masterminds and reclaim control.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style reflex challenge, Fast-paced tap and strike gameplay, Unique animations and effects, Boss fights and unpredictable obstacles, Karma system with game over consequences, Combo punches and bonus points, High score tracking and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Glove | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip to Boss | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stopwatch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destiny free?

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

### Is Puncha! Puppetmasters free?

Puncha! Puppetmasters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Destiny or Puncha! Puppetmasters?

Puncha! Puppetmasters is rated higher. Destiny averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Puncha! Puppetmasters averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Destiny or Puncha! Puppetmasters have ads?

Both Destiny and Puncha! Puppetmasters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Destiny or Puncha! Puppetmasters?

Destiny ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puncha! Puppetmasters every 2 days. Most recently, Destiny was updated on October 25, 2026 and Puncha! Puppetmasters on October 24, 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.*