# Punch TV vs Pixel Runners

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch TV | Pixel Runners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-tv/id6477147072/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-runners-endless-run/id6744031480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) | [Coloring Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805623003) |

## 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


### Pixel Runners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-runners-endless-run/id6744031480)

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.

**Highlights:** Shifting parallel worlds, Time manipulation (slow down, rewind), Challenging boss encounters, Retro pixel art with modern feel, Offline play, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard currency 30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 80 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 170 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 360 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 950 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hard currency 2000 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch TV free?

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

### Is Pixel Runners free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punch TV or Pixel Runners?

Pixel Runners is rated higher. Punch TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Pixel Runners averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Punch TV or Pixel Runners have ads?

Punch TV shows ads; Pixel Runners does not.

### Which is updated more often, Punch TV or Pixel Runners?

Punch TV ships an update every 10 days, and Pixel Runners every 3 weeks. Most recently, Punch TV was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pixel Runners on October 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.*