# Punch Kidd vs Arcane Quest 4

The clearest difference is price: Arcane Quest 4 at Free against Punch Kidd's $1.99. Arcane Quest 4 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 16 months). Punch Kidd's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (131 vs 7). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Arcane Quest 4 is free to download; Punch Kidd costs $1.99 up front. Punch Kidd sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Arcane Quest 4 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcane Quest 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Kidd has 131 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Arcane Quest 4's.

Punch Kidd ships an update every 16 months, Arcane Quest 4 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch Kidd | Arcane Quest 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-kidd/id945837394/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-4/id6503276511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 711 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tim Webster](https://appshunter.io/developer/945837393) | [Nex Game Studios OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/933707613) |

## 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


### Arcane Quest 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-4/id6503276511)

Lead a galactic alliance against an oppressive corporation in this turn-based strategy RPG. Choose from unique classes, customize heroes with vast gear, and explore a sci-fi universe. Create and share your own quests for endless adventures.

**Highlights:** Turn-Based Strategy Combat, Hero Customization, Epic Sci-Fi Storyline, Vast Universe Exploration, Create & Share Quests, Multiple Language Support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold and Arcanes Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold and Arcanes Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold and Arcanes Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold and Arcanes Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch Kidd free?

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

### Is Arcane Quest 4 free?

Arcane Quest 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Punch Kidd or Arcane Quest 4?

Arcane Quest 4 is rated higher. Punch Kidd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Arcane Quest 4 averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Punch Kidd or Arcane Quest 4 have ads?

Arcane Quest 4 shows ads; Punch Kidd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Punch Kidd or Arcane Quest 4?

Punch Kidd ships an update every 16 months, and Arcane Quest 4 every 6 days. Most recently, Punch Kidd was updated on October 15, 2026 and Arcane Quest 4 on October 1, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*