# Punch TV vs Space Squad Survival

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch TV | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-tv/id6477147072/reviews) | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 302 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Punch TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-tv/id6477147072)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arcade Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL Skins | $54.90 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL Fighters | $69.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Technical issues like crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*