Comparison

Punch TV vs Space Squad Survival

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Punch TV

Engage in intense team-based combat with a vast roster of unique fighters. Ascend a challenging tower, battle players online in PvP or cooperate with friends in real-time co-op modes. Enjoy a balanced fighting experience with robust netcode and controller support.

Highlights
  • Team-based combat
  • 65-stage story mode
  • 55 playable fighters
  • Online PvP and co-op
  • Rollback and Async netcode
  • Bluetooth controller support
Features
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PUNCH TV is the ultimate team fight show! You get to focus on the combat without the chaos. STORY Ascend the tower of champions, sixty-five stages of varying challenges and game modes (FFA, 1 on 1, Tag Teams) ARCADE MODE: Classic 1 on 1 best of 3 rounds FIGHTERS of every shape and combat style, 60 playable! Fireballs, piledrivers, spinning kicks, backfists, suplexes, leg sweeps, rapids, beasts, robots, shotos and everything in between! PVP online with your team of 3 fighters against players from around the world or against AI. *ALL PVP Characters have balanced stats, there is no 'pay2win' for this mode.* COOP in real time, fight together with up to 3 players online in a series of coop-only stage battle. Online netcode offers both 'Rollback' (good for under 100ms) and 'Async' (preferable for over 100ms). Supports bluetooth controllers, cloud saving. Internet connection isn't required but you forfeit some features by not being online. If you're considering supporting Four Fats (all 4 of us), please consider the Starter or Premium upgrade and sharing the game with your buddies...and total strangers At Four Fats, we aim to offer you an easy entry to the fighting game genre. That's why our games are free to download - we do have in-app purchases for players that want them but they are not a requirement to enjoy the game as intended.

About

Space Squad Survival

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

Highlights
  • Ship Management
  • Hunting Alien Creatures
  • Planet Exploration
  • Battling Space Pirates
  • Building and Development
Features
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Survive in endless space as the commander of your own spaceship! Take charge of your crew, explore uncharted planets, hunt for food, and defend against ruthless space pirates. Your decisions will determine the fate of your squad! Download now and begin your space adventure! AWESOME FEATURES: ● Ship Management: Expand your ship, optimize resources, and maintain crew morale. ● Hunting Alien Creatures: Gather food and defend against alien threats using a variety of weapons and tactics. ● Planet Exploration: Mine resources, discover mysterious locations, and build up your base. ● Battling Space Pirates: Defend your ship from pirate attacks and board enemy vessels to collect unique resources and gain experience. ● Building and Development: Upgrade technologies, create new modules, and enhance your survival skills in the harsh environment of space. Lead your space squad and prove you can survive in the toughest conditions!

Screenshots

Punch TV4 screens
Space Squad Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

Punch TV and Space Squad Survival both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Space Squad Survival's written reviews are positive against 65% of Punch TV's. Space Squad Survival also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 302). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Punch TV sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Punch TV against 4.7 for Space Squad Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Punch TV's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Punch TV ships an update every 10 days, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Punch TV versus Space Squad Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunch TVSpace Squad Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (302 ratings)4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews84.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3021.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB325 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFour FatsCezary Rajkowski

Customer experience

Punch TV

All ratings302 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral14.8%
Negative20.5%

Space Squad Survival

All ratings1,138 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative8.9%

User reviews

Punch TV

From 302 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging and creative game modes
  • 💡 Impressive character designs
  • 🎨 Satisfying revamp of the original game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Levels can be too difficult and require many retries
  • 🔋 Grinding required to unlock new characters
  • 💰 Lack of in-game rewards and currency

Space Squad Survival

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and creative idea
  • 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
  • 👍 Progression is good
  • 👍 Crew helps on missions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
  • 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
  • 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

Bugs and requests

Punch TV

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Technical issues like crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more levels and boss battles
  • Make boss characters playable
  • Bring back fan-favorite characters from previous games
  • Introduce more difficulty settings

Space Squad Survival

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved game not syncing between devices
  • Camera issues
  • Shooting system needs improvement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add an endless mode without a timer
  • Allow redesigning the ship at will
  • Implement ship-to-ship battles
  • Add more destructible elements
  • Support gamepad controls

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Punch TV

One-time8
  • Pile of Gems$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Barrel of Gems$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Arcade Pack$4.99
  • Premium Pack$5.99
  • Vault of Gems$9.99
  • Unlock ALL Skins$54.90
  • Unlock ALL Fighters$69.90
6 purchases

Space Squad Survival

One-time6
  • Pinch of Gems$0.99
  • Starterpaket$3.99
  • Stack of Gems$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Pile of Gems$9.99
  • Premium Offer$9.99
  • Hoard of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Punch TV free?
Punch TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Squad Survival free?
Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Punch TV or Space Squad Survival?
Punch TV and Space Squad Survival are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 302 and 1.1K ratings respectively.
Do Punch TV or Space Squad Survival have ads?
Both Punch TV and Space Squad Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Punch TV or Space Squad Survival?
Punch TV ships an update every 10 days, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Punch TV was updated on September 22, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on September 24, 2026.

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