Punch Kidd vs XDRP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Punch Kidd
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.
- Frantic air punches
- Ghostly enemies
- Miracle puzzles
- 16 epic levels
- Blocky pixel-art
- Chirpy chiptune soundtracks
- No ads or popups
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▶ What are people saying about "Punch Kidd"?◀ [5/5] "App is awesome and brings back memories." -AUS [5/5] "I used to love the Mario and sonic games. I'm delighted to find an app that rivals their fun factor!" -U.K [5/5] "surprisingly true to the original." -AUS [5/5] "Brought back loads of childhood memories." -U.K [5/5] "...controls that work better than expected!" -USA [5/5] "The newest version of this game is totally cute and works perfectly." 5/5 -CA [4/5] "…very good and once you get the hang of the controls easy" - NZ "[The] controls are spot on!" -------------------------------------------- Punch Kidd lets you re-live your favourite game as a kid, complete with frantic air punches, ghostly enemies and miracle puzzles. Master a world of 16 epic, challenging and diverse levels. Blocky pixel-art and chirpy chiptune soundtracks of 80's consoles will bring this world to life - in your hand, all running natively and fullscreen on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! Punch Kidd respects your time and will never interrupt you with annoying notifications asking you to play it. Punch Kidd contains absolutely NO ADS or popups - just pure fun on your terms. Hope you all love it :-) Notify me of any suggestions and/or bugs on Twitter @timtupman.
XDRP
Create unique avatars and explore a vibrant city with friends. Engage in immersive role-playing, drive cool vehicles, and host virtual parties in your dream house. Forge friendships and embark on epic adventures in a world brought to life by imagination.
- Customizable avatars
- Vehicle collection for city exploration
- Virtual dream houses for social interaction
- Live role-playing experiences
- Community of players
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Engage in immersive role-playing experiences with a community of enthusiastic players who share your interests and imagination. Interact, collaborate, and create unforgettable stories together. CREATE YOUR AVATAR Unleash your creativity with XDRP's customizable avatars. Create a unique and stylish character, from appearance to personality traits. Express yourself, stand out, and embark on unforgettable adventures in the vibrant city of XDRP. ENJOY A PERFECT RIDE Play with a vast collection of cool vehicles to get around the city in style. Cruise down the bustling street or race against friends. From SUVs to sleek sports cars, the choice is yours – the city is yours to conquer! LIVE STORIES IN YOUR DREAM HOUSE Immerse yourself in live stories within your own virtual home. Host parties, play games, and create unforgettable memories together. Enjoy endless entertainment and laughter within the comfort of your own virtual house. Invite friends and embark on thrilling adventures right at your doorstep. So what are you waiting for? Step into XDRP and let your imagination run wild. Unleash your creativity, forge unforgettable friendships, and embark on epic adventures in a city where your dreams come to life. Download now and start living your virtual life to the fullest! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: XDRP at Free against Punch Kidd's $1.99. XDRP also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 131). Punch Kidd's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (66% vs 42%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
XDRP is free to download; Punch Kidd costs $1.99 up front. Punch Kidd sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and XDRP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Punch Kidd holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XDRP has 1.8K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Punch Kidd's written reviews are positive against 42% of XDRP's.
Punch Kidd ships an update every 16 months, XDRP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Punch Kidd | XDRP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (131 ratings) — better | 3.6 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews — better | 42.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 131 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 320 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tim Webster | Afterverse NL Holdings B.V |
Customer experience
Punch Kidd
XDRP
User reviews
Punch Kidd
From 131 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Nostalgic retro game experience
- 👍 Faithful recreation of the original Alex Kidd game
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Responsive controls (for some users)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and freezing issues
- 🎮 Unresponsive or inaccurate controls
- 💰 Requirement to pay for extra levels/coins
- 🔇 Lack of original soundtrack
XDRP
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 👍 Free chat feature
- 👍 Free color options for houses and cars
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., screen getting stuck, issues with houses and cars)
- 🔒 Inappropriate content (swearing, alcohol, guns)
- 👎 Lack of features compared to PKXD (no house customization, limited activities)
Bugs and requests
Punch Kidd
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing or crashing
- Inability to turn around or move backwards
- Inconsistent behavior on different devices
Requested features
4 requests- Save game progress feature
- Option to adjust sound/music volume
- Inclusion of original Janken (rock-paper-scissors) mini-game
- Controller support
XDRP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Screen getting stuck when trying to find a lot or enter a house
- Issues with teleporting to friends and seeing them in the game
- Glitches with car and house controls
- Inconsistent performance and lag
Requested features
6 requests- Add more free houses and customization options
- Implement a currency system (gems, coins) to earn items
- Add more locations (school, hospital, restaurant, etc.)
- Improve chat moderation and make it more child-friendly
- Introduce mini-games and other activities
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- Add pets and a pet system
In-app purchases
Punch Kidd
- 100 Coins$0.99
- Five Hundred Coins$1.99
- Stage 2 Levels$1.99
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- Thousand Coins$2.99
- 10,000 Coins$9.99
XDRP
- XDRP Plus$13.991 Month
- Diamonds Pack 01$1.99
- Diamonds Pack 02$4.99
- Outfit Premium$7.99
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- Music Premium$9.99
- Diamonds Pack 03$9.99
- Diamonds Pack 04$12.99
- Land Unlocked$25.99
- House Premium$39.99
- Vehicles Premium$39.99









