# Pixel Hunter vs Punch Kick Duck

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Hunter at none against Punch Kick Duck's shown. Pixel Hunter also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Punch Kick Duck's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2K vs 25). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Hunter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Punch Kick Duck sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Punch Kick Duck holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Kick Duck has 2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Pixel Hunter's written reviews are positive against 80% of Punch Kick Duck's.

Pixel Hunter ships an update every 2 months, Punch Kick Duck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Hunter | Punch Kick Duck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-hunter/id734323468/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kick-duck/id1623039444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133237593) | [Shaun Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/603529005) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-hunter/id734323468)

Embark on a retro-style adventure as a hunter retrieving stolen weapons from animals across diverse 3D voxel worlds. Battle enemies, conquer bosses, and enjoy a unique blend of classic and modern gaming.

**Highlights:** 3D Voxel and 8-bit graphics, 5 distinct worlds with unique environments, Boss fights at the end of each level, Retro and modern game style mix, Multiple gameplay styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Meat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mountain world | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 Meat | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arctic world | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lava world | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sea world | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Meat | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Lives | $9.99 | one-time |


### Punch Kick Duck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kick-duck/id1623039444)

Engage in fluid fighting action with simple controls and challenging gameplay. Master the timing of punches, kicks, and ducks to defeat enemies and climb a tower to confront a cruel baron. This score-chaser game offers multiple difficulty levels and a cast of characters.

**Highlights:** Fluid fighting action, Simple responsive touch controls, Three selectable difficulty levels, Unbox a colorful cast of characters, Playable in landscape and portrait, Cloud saves, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Bizzo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lil Bargo | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 🎨 Unique characters
- 🕹️ Satisfying combat mechanics
- 💯 Highly polished and well-made

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Buttons/controls can be hard to see
- 🐝 Enemies like bees and foxes are frustrating
- 🕰️ Levels get very difficult quickly
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of enemies at times
- 🤕 High difficulty even on easy mode

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent enemy behavior and hitboxes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Endless mode or challenge mode
- Ability to adjust difficulty more granularly
- Controller support
- Improved visibility of buttons/controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Hunter free?

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

### Is Punch Kick Duck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Hunter or Punch Kick Duck?

Punch Kick Duck is rated higher. Pixel Hunter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Punch Kick Duck averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Pixel Hunter or Punch Kick Duck have ads?

Punch Kick Duck shows ads; Pixel Hunter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Hunter or Punch Kick Duck?

Pixel Hunter ships an update every 2 months, and Punch Kick Duck every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Hunter was updated on October 23, 2026 and Punch Kick Duck on October 27, 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.*