TapKO vs Metafighter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TapKO
Tap and punch your way to victory in this knockout idle boxing game. Train your fighter, face formidable opponents, and watch the competition pile up. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases as you become the ultimate boxer.
- Rapid fire punching mechanics
- Fighter stat upgrades (strength, defense, speed, health)
- Variety of formidable opponents
- Auto-punch feature
- Exclusive Halfbrick+ membership content
- Early Access gameplay
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Available exclusively for Halfbrick+ members - TapKO is in Early Access! From the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, get ready to rumble with TapKO - the knockout idle game that packs a punch! Jab, bob, and weave your way to the top, and train your fighter to become the ultimate boxer. Play it now to help shape the future of the game! KEY FEATURES: ● Rapid Fire Punches: Tap your way to victory! The faster you tap, the quicker they topple ● Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases ● Power in Your Hands: Boost your fighter's strength, defense, speed, and health ● Formidable Opponents: Take on a variety of different contenders ● Pile ‘em high! Watch the competition pile up as you knockout foe after foe ● Auto punch! Build up your speed to punch while you sit back and enjoy the fight WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com *************************************** Terms of Use: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy
Metafighter
Engage in skill-based P2E combat inspired by arcade classics. Earn in-game currency and experience through various modes, including PvP, PvE, and tournaments. Collect and trade unique Fighter NFTs to unlock full game features.
- Skill-based P2E combat
- Multiple game modes (PvP, PvE, Tournaments)
- Fighter NFTs for full features
- In-game marketplace for NFTs
- Staking for earning and gameplay
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MetaFighter is a skill-based P2E fighting game which captures the essence of arcade classics while delivering an in-game economy that rewards players for their gameplay. - Game Modes Free to Play (PvP|PvE) Fight to Earn $MF tokens (PvP|PvE) Fight to Gain EXP (PvP|PvE|3vs3) Tournaments (PvP) - Fighters NFTs: 20 fighters are available as NFTs and unlock all game features. - Marketplace: Buy and sell Fighter NFTs on the marketplace. - Staking Modes: Stake for Earn & Stake for Play (game relevant)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Metafighter at 4.2 against TapKO's 3.4. Metafighter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TapKO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Metafighter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metafighter holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TapKO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Metafighter's.
TapKO ships an update every 3 months, Metafighter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapKO | Metafighter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (7 ratings) | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 306 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Halfbrick | Metafighter NFT Ltd. |
Customer experience
TapKO
Metafighter
In-app purchases
TapKO
- Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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- Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+$99.99
Metafighter
No in-app purchases
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