# Punch Kidd vs XDRP

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch Kidd | XDRP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kidd/id945837394/reviews)** | [3.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdrp/id1627035711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tim Webster](https://appshunter.io/developer/945837393) | [Afterverse NL Holdings B.V](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612855244) |

## 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


### XDRP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdrp/id1627035711)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable avatars, Vehicle collection for city exploration, Virtual dream houses for social interaction, Live role-playing experiences, Community of players

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XDRP Plus | $13.99 | per month |
| Diamonds Pack 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Outfit Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Music Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack 04 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Land Unlocked | $25.99 | one-time |
| House Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Vehicles Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 👍 Free chat feature
- 👍 Free color options for houses and cars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch Kidd free?

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

### Is XDRP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punch Kidd or XDRP?

Punch Kidd is rated higher. Punch Kidd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while XDRP averages 3.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Punch Kidd or XDRP have ads?

Neither Punch Kidd nor XDRP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Punch Kidd or XDRP?

Punch Kidd ships an update every 16 months, and XDRP fortnightly. Most recently, Punch Kidd was updated on September 24, 2026 and XDRP on September 25, 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.*