Punch TV vs Pixel Runners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Team-based combat
- 65-stage story mode
- 55 playable fighters
- Online PvP and co-op
- Rollback and Async netcode
- Bluetooth controller support
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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.
Pixel Runners
Experience an endless arcade platformer with a retro pixel art style. Shift between parallel worlds, manipulate time, and face challenging bosses. This game offers quick sessions that can stretch into hours, perfect for both casual players and competitive climbers.
- Shifting parallel worlds
- Time manipulation (slow down, rewind)
- Challenging boss encounters
- Retro pixel art with modern feel
- Offline play
- Global leaderboards
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Pixel Runners brings back the spirit of old-school platformers in a modern endless arcade run. With 2D pixel art, shifting dimensions, and relentless pace, every second is a fight to survive. Dive in now and chase your best run! Shift Into Parallel Worlds The pace never lets up. You’re sprinting forward, traps closing in, and the only way to survive is to jump at the right second or shift into a world that looks just as dangerous. Every run pushes harder, every second feels tighter, and one mistake ends it all. How long can you stay in control? Every Run Feels Different Runs rarely play out the same way twice. One attempt might have you gliding through dark forests, the next you’re dodging blades in a desert, or outrunning crumbling walls in a ruined city. The pace keeps pushing forward, and the longer you last, the more chaotic it gets. That “just one more try” feeling hits hard, especially when you know the Shift could save your run if you use it at the perfect moment. Time Is On Your Side On top of running and shifting, time itself bends to your control. Slow things down to squeeze through a narrow trap, rewind a mistake if your jump was off, or hit the gas to power through a dangerous stretch. The time tricks are short and snappy, but they add just enough strategy to make every decision feel important. Face Challenging Bosses Of course, it wouldn’t be a real arcade challenge without bosses. Every so often you’ll slam into something bigger than spikes and saws. Every encounter becomes a rhythm of reflex and timing, where learning the pattern means surviving the run. Retro Look, Modern Feel What keeps it all together is the look and feel. The game leans into retro pixel art, but it doesn’t feel dated. Levels pop with color, animations are smooth, and each environment has its own atmosphere. It feels nostalgic without pretending to be a relic. Easy To Pick Up, Tough To Master Pixel Runners is simple to learn but takes time to master. A few taps get you moving, yet the pace quickly tests your reflexes. Each mistake teaches you something new, and before you know it, you’re trying again to beat your last run. If you’re the type who loves quick sessions that can stretch into hours, this game fits. It works offline, so you can play anywhere, and if you’re competitive, global leaderboards are waiting for you to climb. If you’re more casual, it’s still perfect for killing a few minutes while chasing a personal best. It’s not just for endless runner fans either. Players who love 2D platformers, old-school arcade challenges, or the “die and retry” thrill will feel right at home. The mix of running, jumping, shifting worlds, and bending time makes it stand out from other pixel games, and gives it that hook to keep you coming back. Download Pixel Runners to relive the thrill of old-school platformers with a modern endless twist. Worlds keep shifting, obstacles never repeat, and every second counts toward your best run. Jump back in and chase that perfect score today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Runners at 100% against Punch TV's 64%. Pixel Runners also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Punch TV's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Punch TV sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Runners sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pixel Runners holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch TV has 304 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Punch TV's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Runners's.
Punch TV ships an update every 10 days, Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Punch TV | Pixel Runners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (304 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 304 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.6 GB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Four Fats | Coloring Games |
Customer experience
Punch TV
Pixel Runners
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
Pixel Runners
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Punch TV
- Pile of Gems$0.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Barrel of Gems$3.99
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- Arcade Pack$4.99
- Premium Pack$5.99
- Vault of Gems$9.99
- Unlock ALL Skins$54.90
- Unlock ALL Fighters$69.90
Pixel Runners
- Hard currency 30$0.99
- Hard currency 80$1.99
- Hard currency 170$4.99
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- Hard currency 360$9.99
- Hard currency 950$19.99
- Hard currency 2000$49.99









