# Spinner Up vs Punch Machine

Spinner Up and Punch Machine both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Spinner Up's written reviews are positive against 23% of Punch Machine's. Spinner Up also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Punch Machine's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spinner Up sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Punch Machine sells 15 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 Spinner Up against 4.6 for Punch Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Machine has 11K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Spinner Up's written reviews are positive against 23% of Punch Machine's.

Spinner Up ships an update every 9 days, Punch Machine weekly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spinner Up | Punch Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinner-up/id6443673459/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-machine/id6450673427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 434 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Any Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795432252) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Spinner Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinner-up/id6443673459)

Engage in thrilling spinner battles to level up your collection. Collect gems to upgrade gear and face challenging opponents and mini bosses. Unlock a variety of unique spinners to build the ultimate collection and showcase your power.

**Highlights:** Spinner battles, Level up spinners, Gem collection, Gear upgrades, Mini boss fights, Unlock unique spinners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $12.99 | one-time |


### Punch Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-machine/id6450673427)

Engage in a virtual punching experience where you can enhance your fist's capabilities. Improve your stats, unlock upgrades, and compete for the highest score to win.

**Highlights:** Virtual punching simulation, Punch stat enhancement, Unlockable upgrades, High score competition, Game progression

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Year Fist | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8x Skip It | $0.99 | one-time |
| BEST SELLER PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Year Fist | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20X Skip It | $2.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50K Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| DOUBLE FIGHTER PACK | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60x Skip It | $5.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100x Skip it | $7.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS - FIGHTER PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500K Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Skip It | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining game
- ⏱️ Good time waster
- 🔓 Permanent upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Progression blocked after a certain point
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in upgrade mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on leaderboard screen
- Permanent upgrades not working as intended
- Matchmaking issues in versus mode

**Requested features**

- Remove level cap
- Fix progression issues
- Improve ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spinner Up free?

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

### Is Punch Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spinner Up or Punch Machine?

Spinner Up is rated higher. Spinner Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Punch Machine averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Spinner Up or Punch Machine have ads?

Both Spinner Up and Punch Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spinner Up or Punch Machine?

Spinner Up ships an update every 9 days, and Punch Machine weekly. Most recently, Spinner Up was updated on September 29, 2026 and Punch Machine on September 29, 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.*