# Punch Kidd vs Pokémon Quest

The clearest difference is price: Pokémon Quest at Free against Punch Kidd's $1.99. Pokémon Quest also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 130) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months). Punch Kidd's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (11 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pokémon Quest is free to download; Punch Kidd costs $1.99 up front. Punch Kidd sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Pokémon Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Punch Kidd holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Quest has 19K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Punch Kidd's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pokémon Quest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Punch Kidd ships an update every 16 months, Pokémon Quest every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch Kidd | Pokémon Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kidd/id945837394/reviews)** | [4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 130 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Webster](https://appshunter.io/developer/945837393) | [The Pokemon Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/446737235) |

## What reviewers say

### Punch Kidd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kidd/id945837394)

Experience a retro 8-bit platformer with frantic action, challenging puzzles, and ghostly enemies. Explore 16 epic levels with blocky pixel art and chiptune soundtracks, designed for a nostalgic gaming experience without interruptions or ads.

**Highlights:** Frantic air punches, Ghostly enemies, Miracle puzzles, 16 epic levels, Blocky pixel-art, Chirpy chiptune soundtracks, No ads or popups

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five Hundred Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thousand Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Nostalgic retro game experience
- 👍 Faithful recreation of the original Alex Kidd game
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Responsive controls (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and freezing issues
- 🎮 Unresponsive or inaccurate controls
- 💰 Requirement to pay for extra levels/coins
- 🔇 Lack of original soundtrack

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Inability to turn around or move backwards
- Inconsistent behavior on different devices

**Requested features**

- Save game progress feature
- Option to adjust sound/music volume
- Inclusion of original Janken (rock-paper-scissors) mini-game
- Controller support


### Pokémon Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-quest/id1345187641)

Embark on an expedition RPG adventure with cube-shaped Pokémon on Tumblecube Island. Battle wild Pokémon with simple tap controls, befriend new creatures to build your team, and customize your base camp with fun decorations. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy lively battles.

**Highlights:** Cube-shaped Pokémon characters, Expedition-based RPG gameplay, Simple tap-to-battle mechanics, Befriend and collect Pokémon, Team building and customization, Base camp decoration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Expedition Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Broadburst Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Whack-Whack Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wait Less Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stay Strong Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sharing Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great Expedition Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Expedition Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Expedition 3-Pack Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute, unique art style
- 🆓 Free-to-play with no pay-to-win
- 🔍 Interesting concept of attracting Pokémon instead of capturing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Long wait times to recharge energy
- 🔀 Unreliable dodging and movement controls
- 🔍 Repetitive and grindy gameplay loop
- 🤔 Confusing or lacking explanations for certain mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Pokémon getting stuck or not responding during battles
- Incorrect evolution levels for some Pokémon
- Occasional crashes or freezes on loading screens

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Expand to include more Pokémon generations
- Improve the move learning and training systems
- Allow players to choose Eevee's evolution


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch Kidd free?

Punch Kidd costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pokémon Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punch Kidd or Pokémon Quest?

Punch Kidd is rated higher. Punch Kidd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Pokémon Quest averages 4.3 from 19K ratings.

### Do Punch Kidd or Pokémon Quest have ads?

Neither Punch Kidd nor Pokémon Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Punch Kidd or Pokémon Quest?

Punch Kidd ships an update every 16 months, and Pokémon Quest every 6 months. Most recently, Punch Kidd was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pokémon Quest on November 3, 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.*