# MadRas! vs TapKO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MadRas! at none against TapKO's 9. MadRas! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). TapKO's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapKO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MadRas! asks for nothing beyond the download.

MadRas! ships an update every 8 months, TapKO every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MadRas! | TapKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jason Solomon](https://appshunter.io/developer/583765935) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### MadRas!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madras/id904283418)

Fly a character using device tilt to collect vegetables and earn points. Avoid obstacles and share your high scores with friends. Enjoy this simple, engaging game available in multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Gyroscope tilt controls, Collect vegetables for points, Avoid flying pigs, Adjustable control position, Score sharing via Game Center, Facebook, Twitter, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TapKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapko/id6444713754)

Tap and punch your way to victory in this knockout idle boxing game. Train your fighter, face formidable opponents, and watch the competition pile up. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases as you become the ultimate boxer.

**Highlights:** Rapid fire punching mechanics, Fighter stat upgrades (strength, defense, speed, health), Variety of formidable opponents, Auto-punch feature, Exclusive Halfbrick+ membership content, Early Access gameplay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopters) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MadRas! free?

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

### Is TapKO free?

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

### Do MadRas! or TapKO have ads?

TapKO shows ads; MadRas! does not.

### Which is updated more often, MadRas! or TapKO?

MadRas! ships an update every 8 months, and TapKO every 3 months. Most recently, MadRas! was updated on October 7, 2026 and TapKO on October 7, 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.*