# Punch Guys vs Backflip Mania

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Punch Guys at 35K against Backflip Mania's 106. Punch Guys also leads on chart position (#172 vs unranked). Backflip Mania's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Punch Guys sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Backflip Mania sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Punch Guys against 4.7 for Backflip Mania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Guys has 35K ratings behind it against 106, 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 33% of Backflip Mania's.

Punch Guys ships an update weekly, Backflip Mania every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch Guys | Backflip Mania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-guys/id1627022071/reviews)** | [4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-mania/id6758516150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | **37.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 310 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [DINH THIHONGNGAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614357981) |

## What reviewers say

### Punch Guys

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

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Train, strategize, and fight your way to the top in this boxing simulation. Upgrade your gear, enhance facilities, and recruit talent to dominate the ring and become a legendary champion.

**Highlights:** Hone fighting skills and develop unique style, Progress from local gyms to pro league, Climb the leaderboard and gain reputation, Extensive gear system for performance enhancement, Upgrade facilities and recruit new talent, High-stakes match preparation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Backflip Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-mania/id6758516150)

Experience extreme parkour stunts with realistic physics. Master flips and landings across diverse environments, from urban rooftops to tropical islands. Unlock new skills and animations as you conquer hundreds of challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Diverse environments, Realistic 3D physics engine, Master the landing, Unlock pro skills and animations, Hundreds of extreme challenges, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch Guys free?

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

### Is Backflip Mania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punch Guys or Backflip Mania?

Punch Guys is rated higher. Punch Guys averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Backflip Mania averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.

### Do Punch Guys or Backflip Mania have ads?

Both Punch Guys and Backflip Mania show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Punch Guys or Backflip Mania?

Punch Guys ships an update weekly, and Backflip Mania every 2 days. Most recently, Punch Guys was updated on November 11, 2026 and Backflip Mania on November 9, 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.*