# Soccer Showdown vs Penalty Challenge Multiplayer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soccer Showdown at 62% against Penalty Challenge Multiplayer's 18%. Soccer Showdown also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soccer Showdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Penalty Challenge Multiplayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soccer Showdown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soccer Showdown has 605 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Soccer Showdown's written reviews are positive against 18% of Penalty Challenge Multiplayer's.

Soccer Showdown ships an update every 3 weeks, Penalty Challenge Multiplayer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soccer Showdown | Penalty Challenge Multiplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (605 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-showdown/id482525547/reviews)** | [2.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penalty-challenge-multiplayer/id1451285925/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **605** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **61.6% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Code This Lab srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/377003842) |

## What reviewers say

### Soccer Showdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soccer-showdown/id482525547)

Experience the ultimate online soccer shootout with realistic physics-based kicking. Master your shots, compete in global tournaments, and customize your gear to become a soccer superstar.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics-based kicking engine, Master shot power, spin, and trajectory, Global online multiplayer tournaments, Play as Kicker and Goalkeeper, Unlockable gear and customization, Leveling and ranking system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Online Play | $0.99 | one-time |
| x2 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 75 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- ⚽ Realistic soccer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Scoring issues (goals not registering)
- 🕰️ Long tournament wait times
- 🤬 Opponents quitting to avoid losses
- 💰 Paywall for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incorrect scoring (wins counted as losses)
- Opponents able to quit without penalty
- Inconsistent ball physics and detection

**Requested features**

- Offline/single-player mode
- Ability to play with friends
- More game modes and customization options
- Improved tournament system
- Volume controls


### Penalty Challenge Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penalty-challenge-multiplayer/id1451285925)

Experience the thrill of penalty kicks in this multiplayer football game. Play as both striker and goalkeeper, challenge AI or real players worldwide, and climb the global leaderboard. Customize your player and team from top European leagues.

**Highlights:** Play as striker or goalkeeper, Challenge AI or real players, Global leaderboard, Choose male or female player, Select European teams, View gameplay statistics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soccer Showdown free?

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

### Is Penalty Challenge Multiplayer free?

Penalty Challenge Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Soccer Showdown or Penalty Challenge Multiplayer?

Soccer Showdown is rated higher. Soccer Showdown averages 4.6 out of 5 from 605 ratings, while Penalty Challenge Multiplayer averages 2.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do Soccer Showdown or Penalty Challenge Multiplayer have ads?

Both Soccer Showdown and Penalty Challenge Multiplayer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Soccer Showdown or Penalty Challenge Multiplayer?

Soccer Showdown ships an update every 3 weeks, and Penalty Challenge Multiplayer every 6 months. Most recently, Soccer Showdown was updated on October 20, 2026 and Penalty Challenge Multiplayer 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.*