# TapKO vs Omega Knockout

The clearest difference is rating: Omega Knockout at 4.7 against TapKO's 3.4. Omega Knockout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). TapKO's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapKO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Omega Knockout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Omega Knockout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of TapKO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Omega Knockout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TapKO ships an update every 3 months, Omega Knockout weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapKO | Omega Knockout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omega-knockout-arcade-boxer/id6471842321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 647 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [PIXEL DYNAMITE S A S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716053145) |

## What reviewers say

### TapKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


### Omega Knockout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omega-knockout-arcade-boxer/id6471842321)

Experience a 16-bit arcade boxing game with quick matches, strategic dodging, and powerful punches. Battle unique opponents, utilize dynamic power-ups, and master tournament mode. Enjoy classic arcade aesthetics with modern gameplay mechanics.

**Highlights:** 10 unique opponents with special abilities, 5 dynamic power-ups, Bluetooth gamepad support, Tournament Mode with 10 tournaments, Switch between portrait and landscape modes, Time Attack Mode with leaderboards

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Omega Knockout Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapKO free?

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

### Is Omega Knockout free?

Omega Knockout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TapKO or Omega Knockout?

Omega Knockout is rated higher. TapKO averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Omega Knockout averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do TapKO or Omega Knockout have ads?

TapKO shows ads; Omega Knockout does not.

### Which is updated more often, TapKO or Omega Knockout?

TapKO ships an update every 3 months, and Omega Knockout weekly. Most recently, TapKO was updated on October 7, 2026 and Omega Knockout on October 16, 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.*