Punch Kidd vs Ragnarok Origin
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.
Ragnarok Origin
Embark on a new adventure in a vast fantasy world, exploring legendary kingdoms and dungeons. This sequel to a classic RPG introduces a new expansion with a mysterious town, a versatile new job class, and challenging new monsters and bosses. Engage in guild tournaments and uncover secrets of time magic.
- New Hugel expansion with time magic secrets
- Super Novice job class with versatile skills
- New maps: Hugel Wilds and Odin Temple Ruins
- New monsters and MVP bosses
- Loki Cup Guild Tournament
- Explore vast fantasy world with pets and pals
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Ragnarok Origin: ROO — a sequel to the beloved, classic RO. Officially developed and operated by Gravity. Participate in the new server launch events to win luxurious rewards and embark on a new adventure! Immerse yourself in a vast fantasy world full of mysterious monsters and extraordinary characters. Explore massive landscapes, legendary kingdoms, and dreadful dungeons with your pets and pals! === Features === -- Adventure never ends. Sakura falls, shadows rise to protect the homeland -- The new ROO expansion, Misty Amatsu, is now live! Follow the path of the Ninja into a world never before explored—where love and truth lie buried beneath corruption. In Amatsu, falling sakura paint a picture of beauty, while danger quietly hides within its romance. A new job, a new map, a new story—an unknown adventure awaits. [Amatsu Scroll Unfolds] For years, the sound of falling petals echoed through the mist. The new map Amatsu, a city shrouded in an unseen curse, finally reveals itself to adventurers. Nestled between mountains and water, this lush island is filled with blooming sakura and elegant wooden buildings—peaceful, yet unsettling. Beneath its beauty lingers an unknown evil. Now the seal is broken. Step into this forbidden land, lift the mist behind its sorrowful beauty, and uncover the truth and love buried within. This time, the adventure is no fairy tale. [New Job: Ninja – Shadow Strike] From the shadows, blades are drawn. The first new job from the East—Ninja—joins the battlefield! They wear no heavy armor and cast no long incantations. Instead, they move like the wind, strike from the shadows, and wield deadly precision with throwing weapons. Ninjas excel in mobility and burst damage. At 3rd job advancement, they can choose between Kunai or Ninjutsu builds. Master both arts to greatly enhance your damage and become an unpredictable force on the battlefield. Join Ninja and protect the peace of Amatsu. [New Monsters · MVPs Arrive] The curse awakens. Monsters emerge. With the opening of Amatsu, unknown creatures rise from the shadows. Deep within lies an ancient Underground Shrine, its stone walls worn and runes faintly glowing. In the flickering candlelight, the air is heavy with mystery and unease. Whispers echo through the halls, as if responding to forgotten rituals—power long dormant stirs once more. New MVPs such as The Immortal Koshei and Samurai Specter await challengers! Defeat them to earn extra rewards and exclusive titles. Sound the horn—the hunt begins. [Level Cap Increased to 150] The boundaries of adventure expand once more. The level cap has been raised to 150. Prepare yourself for the next chapter of your journey! === Stay Connected === Join Ragnarok Origin: ROO and embark on a journey to protect Midgard together! Kind Reminder Ragnarok Origin is free to download, with some of its contents and features requiring in-app payment; Please keep your gaming time in check, and maintain proper rest. Contact us Official Website:https://lna.roglobal.com/home Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/roolna Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALRagnarokOriginROO Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ragnarokorigin_en/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@RagnarokOrigin_NA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ragnarok Origin at Free against Punch Kidd's $1.99. Ragnarok Origin also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). Punch Kidd's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, 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
Ragnarok Origin is free to download; Punch Kidd costs $1.99 up front. Punch Kidd sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Ragnarok Origin sells 122 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 248 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Punch Kidd's written reviews are positive against 35% of Ragnarok Origin's.
Punch Kidd ships an update every 16 months, Ragnarok Origin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Punch Kidd | Ragnarok Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (130 ratings) — better | 3.6 (248 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews — better | 35.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 130 | 248 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| 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 | 3.6 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tim Webster | Gravity Game Vision Limited |
Customer experience
Punch Kidd
Ragnarok Origin
User reviews
Punch Kidd
From 130 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
Ragnarok Origin
From 248 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and music
Room to improve
- 💰 Heavily pay-to-win
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- ⌚ Slow loading times
- 🗣️ Language barrier and lack of English speakers
- 🤕 Overwhelming number of systems and daily tasks
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
Ragnarok Origin
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stuck characters unable to move
- Asset downloading issues preventing login
- Skill and UI functionality problems
Requested features
4 requests- Improved character customization options
- Better server transfer and party play features
- Controller support for mobile and PC
- More F2P-friendly progression and content
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
Ragnarok Origin
- Novice Pack$0.99
- LE Summon Pack I$0.99
- Weekend Gift Pack XI$0.99
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- Weekend Gift Pack 19$0.99
- LE Summon Pack I (1308)$0.99
- Sky City Dream Pack I$0.99
- Kafra Dreamy Pack$0.99
- Nightingale Pack 1$0.99
- Monday Pack$0.99
- Poring Deck Pack I$0.99
- Sky City Starter Pack$0.99
- Poring Card Mega Pack I$0.99
- Adventurer Start Pack I$0.99
- Christmas Blessings I$0.99
- Baphomet's Blessing Pack I$0.99
- 777 Blessing Gift I$0.99
- Kafra Fortune Pack I$0.99
- Meowring Fortune Pack I$0.99
- Poring Deck Lucky Pack I$0.99
- Scratch Lotto Pack I$0.99
- Wishing Tree Joy Pack I$0.99
- Ronopoly Blessing Pack I$0.99
- 777 Thrill Pack I (140803)$0.99
- 777 Trick Pack 1$0.99
- Numba Wan Blessing Pack I$0.99
- Wishing Tree Blessing Pack I2 variants$0.99
- 777 Value Bundle I3 variants$0.99
- 777 Thrill Pack I (140802)$0.99
- Weekend Gift Pack 49$0.99
- S-tier Call III$0.99
- Sky City Adventure Gift I$0.99
- Poring Joy I$0.99
- Weekend Gift Pack 41$0.99
- Baphomet's Luck I$0.99
- Wishing Tree Lucky Pack I$0.99
- Weekend Gift Pack 29$0.99
- Antasha Summoning Pack I$0.99
- Poring Chest Lucky Pack I$0.99
- Weekly Nyan Pass$1.99
- Odin Cup Champion Pack$1.99
- Gacha Pack$1.99
- Gacha Gift I (1501)$1.99
- Gacha Gift I (1407)$1.99
- Gacha Pack (1405)$1.99
- Gacha Pack (1403)$1.99
- Gacha Pack (1401)$1.99
- Gacha Gift I (1311)$1.99
- Weekend Gift Pack XII$2.99
- 777 Value Bundle II$2.99
- Lunar Treat I$2.99
- Weekend Gift Pack 42$2.99
- Lunar Blessing I$2.99
- Emoji Draw IV$2.99
- Baphomet's Luck IV$2.99
- Weekend Gift Pack 30$2.99
- Valentine Bundle$2.99
- Epic New Year Pouch$4.99
- Nyan License$4.99
- Half-year Festive Pack I$4.99
- Gacha Gift (1404)$4.99
- Doram Exploration Gift$4.99
- Poring Joy II$4.99
- Emoji Draw VI$4.99
- Odin's Fortune I$4.99
- Talos Explore Pack III$4.99
- Gacha Gift II (1311)$4.99
- Baphomet's Luck II$4.99
- Antasha Summoning Pack IV$4.99
- Gacha Gift (1310)$4.99
- Cogwheel Growth Pack II (1310)$4.99
- Poring Chest Lucky Pack II$4.99
- Kafra VIP Card$7.99
- Gacha Pack I$9.99
- Mother's Day Bundle$9.99
- Gacha Gift (1308)$9.99
- Gacha Pack$9.99
- Nightingale Pack 2$9.99
- Baphomet's Blessing Pack II$9.99
- Valhalla Fund IV$9.99
- 777 Blessing Gift II$9.99
- Kafra Fortune Pack II$9.99
- Meowring Fortune Pack II$9.99
- Doram Growth Fund$9.99
- Poring Deck Lucky Pack II$9.99
- Scratch Lotto Pack II$9.99
- 777 Thrill Pack II (140803)$9.99
- Numba Wan Blessing Pack II$9.99
- Wishing Tree Blessing Pack II2 variants$9.99
- Rabbit Special Offer$9.99
- 777 Thrill Pack II (140802)$9.99
- Growth Fund VII$9.99
- Fenrir Challenge Pack I$9.99
- Valhalla Fund III$9.99
- S-tier Call I$9.99
- Leisure Perks$9.99
- Growth Fund VI$9.99
- Refinement Upgrade Pack I$9.99
- 777 Thrill Pack II$9.99
- Valhalla Fund II$9.99
- Baphomet's Luck V$9.99
- Antasha Summoning Pack VII$9.99
- Wishing Tree Lucky Pack IV$9.99
- Wishing Tree Lucky Pack III$9.99
- Antasha Summoning Pack III$9.99
- Sky City Pack II$9.99
- Nyan License Plus$14.99
- Nyan Berry * 900$19.99
- LE Summon Pack II$19.99
- Permanent Nyan Pass 2$19.99
- Emoji Draw V$19.99
- Antasha Summoning Pack VI$19.99
- Numba Wan Lucky Pack IV$19.99
- Numba Wan Lucky Pack III$19.99
- Special Ace Pass$21.99
- 7-Day Special Pack$25.99
- Permanent Nyan Pass$29.99
- Lunar Treat II$29.99
- Baphomet's Luck VII$29.99
- Baphomet's Luck VI$29.99
- Nyan Berry * 2300$49.99
- Nyan Berry * 4800$99.99
- S-tier Call II$99.99









