# Punch TV vs Ascendling

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ascendling at 100% against Punch TV's 64%. Ascendling also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Punch TV's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Punch TV sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Ascendling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ascendling 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 Ascendling's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch TV | Ascendling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/ascendling-endless-ascent/id6780779749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) | [Ahmed Al-Makhzoumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780779751) |

## 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


### Ascendling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascendling-endless-ascent/id6780779749)

Ascend through an endless sky as a glowing creature, striking enemies and chaining combos to outclimb rising lava. Enjoy simple one-touch controls and atmospheric exploration across distinct regions.

**Highlights:** One-touch arcade gameplay, Endless vertical ascent, Dive attacks and combo streaks, Collect gems for higher scores, Explore three distinct sky regions, Boss encounters, Local high-score tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch TV free?

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

### Is Ascendling free?

Ascendling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Punch TV or Ascendling?

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

### Do Punch TV or Ascendling have ads?

Punch TV shows ads; Ascendling does not.

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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.*