# Punch Guys vs Athletic Runners

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athletic Runners at none against Punch Guys's 12. Athletic Runners also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Punch Guys's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Punch Guys sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Athletic Runners asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Punch Guys against 4.7 for Athletic Runners. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Guys has 35K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Punch Guys's written reviews are positive against 40% of Athletic Runners's.

Punch Guys ships an update weekly, Athletic Runners every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch Guys | Athletic Runners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-guys/id1627022071/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletic-runners/id1630728318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Hande Oney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615755001) |

## What reviewers say

### Punch Guys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-guys/id1627022071)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Step into the ring and forge your path to boxing stardom. Train, strategize, and upgrade your gear to dominate local matches and climb the professional ranks. Become a legendary fighter admired by fans and feared by rivals.

**Highlights:** Develop unique fighting style, Progress from local gyms to pro league, Climb the leaderboard, Extensive gear system for performance upgrades, Enhance facilities and recruit talent, High-stakes match preparation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Punch Bags | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever Pack! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chunk of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bag | $14.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Survival Bag | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good time-killer game
- 🏆 Able to reach top of leaderboard quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🚫 False advertising about no ads or Wi-Fi requirement
- 🤖 Leaderboard filled with fake/recycled names
- 🤔 Lack of rewards/recognition for reaching top rank

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to claim rewards after survival mode
- Inconsistent income levels after upgrading
- Glitches causing loss of progress or stats

**Requested features**

- Add option to choose fighting, bag work, or weight lifting
- Implement more customization options for character and equipment
- Introduce new content and challenges beyond reaching top rank


### Athletic Runners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athletic-runners/id1630728318)

Train a team of runners to achieve success. Develop their skills, race them in engaging levels, and aim to win the grand prize. Enjoy smooth gameplay with a fun, toony art style.

**Highlights:** Train runners, Build a dream team, Race trained runners, Win grand prizes, Smooth gameplay, Toony art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch Guys free?

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

### Is Athletic Runners free?

Athletic Runners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Punch Guys or Athletic Runners?

Athletic Runners is rated higher. Punch Guys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Athletic Runners averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Punch Guys or Athletic Runners have ads?

Both Punch Guys and Athletic Runners show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Punch Guys or Athletic Runners?

Punch Guys ships an update weekly, and Athletic Runners every 4 days. Most recently, Punch Guys was updated on October 29, 2026 and Athletic Runners on October 22, 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.*