# Real Boxing 2 vs Election Year Knockout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Election Year Knockout at 88% against Real Boxing 2's 47%. Election Year Knockout also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Real Boxing 2's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 2.7K) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Boxing 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Election Year Knockout sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Election Year Knockout holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Boxing 2 has 37K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Real Boxing 2's written reviews are positive against 88% of Election Year Knockout's.

Real Boxing 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Election Year Knockout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Boxing 2 | Election Year Knockout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-boxing-2/id932779605/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election-year-knockout-boxing/id1475845507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vivid Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298284656) | [Exceptionull Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291542129) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Boxing 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-boxing-2/id932779605)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Sports, #84 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Step into the ring for an epic boxing simulation. Master punches, create combos, and challenge opponents worldwide in this free-to-play fighting game. Customize your boxer and battle unique bosses for glory.

**Highlights:** Epic punch-out matches, Endless MMO fighting experience, Fast-paced on-the-ring action, Battle against unique bosses, Customize your boxer, Unlock hundreds of items, Real-time PVP action

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boxing Club Subscription 1 W | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Boxing Club Subscription 1 W | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Condition | $9.99 | per month |
| Fight Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lottery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MICRO DIAMONDS PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MICRO DIAMONDS PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| MINI DIAMONDS PACK | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Diverse customization options
- 🥊 Realistic boxing mechanics
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Restrictive energy/stamina system
- 🤖 Questionable online matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Ads crashing the game during fights
- Knockdown recovery system not working as intended
- Leaderboard and tournament rewards not being properly awarded
- Graphical and performance issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse game modes and challenges
- Implement a proper multiplayer mode with real-time player matching
- Improve the story mode and character progression
- Allow players to reset/restart their progress


### Election Year Knockout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election-year-knockout-boxing/id1475845507)

Engage in a humorous boxing match against political figures to reach the White House. Customize your fighter, unlock power-ups, and complete bonus missions in this arcade-style game.

**Highlights:** Political parody opponents, Hilarious cutscenes and jokes, Challenging bonus missions, Unlockable power-ups, Fighter customization, Controller support

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50k Influence | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Flash Sale Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candidate Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Flash Sale Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Election Year Knockout Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300k Influence | $4.99 | one-time |
| Presidential Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Election Year Knockout VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nuclear Negotiations | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Flash Sale Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750k Influence | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000k Influence | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6,000k Influence | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent Punch-Out!! style gameplay
- 🤣 Funny political satire
- 🎮 Great mobile controls
- 💎 High-quality production values

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Extremely difficult final boss

**Reported bugs**

- Sound cuts out after ads
- Game freezes at the end of fights
- Controls become unresponsive at times

**Requested features**

- More playable characters
- Offline mode
- Customization options
- Online multiplayer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Boxing 2 free?

Real Boxing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Election Year Knockout free?

Election Year Knockout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Real Boxing 2 or Election Year Knockout?

Election Year Knockout is rated higher. Real Boxing 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Election Year Knockout averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Real Boxing 2 or Election Year Knockout have ads?

Both Real Boxing 2 and Election Year Knockout show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Real Boxing 2 or Election Year Knockout?

Real Boxing 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Election Year Knockout every 2 months. Most recently, Real Boxing 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Election Year Knockout on October 26, 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.*