# Match Gun 3D vs Punch Machine

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Punch Machine at 11K against Match Gun 3D's 1.2K. Match Gun 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Gun 3D sells 7 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 Match Gun 3D against 4.6 for Punch Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Machine has 11K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Match Gun 3D's written reviews are positive against 23% of Punch Machine's.

Match Gun 3D ships an update every 4 days, Punch Machine weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Gun 3D | Punch Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-gun-3d/id6449533593/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-machine/id6450673427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 339 MB | 550 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MondayOFF](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Gun 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-gun-3d/id6449533593)

Engage in a simple yet challenging clicker game where matching items leads to shooting. Perfect for quick bursts of fun during short breaks, this game offers a surprisingly difficult experience.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Match items, Shoot targets, Quick play sessions, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special HandGun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special ShotGun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special AutoRifle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Sniper | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Bazooka | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package Product | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Completed game quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Guns not random
- 🐛 Timer issues
- 🔋 Game performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Timer resets after level
- Stuttering and performance problems
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More randomness in gun selection
- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive


### 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 Match Gun 3D free?

Match Gun 3D 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, Match Gun 3D or Punch Machine?

Match Gun 3D is rated higher. Match Gun 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Punch Machine averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Match Gun 3D or Punch Machine have ads?

Both Match Gun 3D and Punch Machine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Gun 3D or Punch Machine?

Match Gun 3D ships an update every 4 days, and Punch Machine weekly. Most recently, Match Gun 3D was updated on August 23, 2026 and Punch Machine on September 26, 2026.

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