# Kill Steve 3D vs Kill the Dummy

The clearest difference is ads: Kill Steve 3D at none against Kill the Dummy's shown. Kill Steve 3D also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Kill the Dummy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 212). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kill Steve 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Kill the Dummy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kill Steve 3D against 4.5 for Kill the Dummy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kill the Dummy has 2.1K ratings behind it against 212, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Kill Steve 3D's written reviews are positive against 47% of Kill the Dummy's.

Kill Steve 3D ships an update every 27 months, Kill the Dummy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kill Steve 3D | Kill the Dummy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-steve-3d/id1108839680/reviews) | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 212 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [John Daniel Evensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/983977295) | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) |

## What reviewers say

### Kill Steve 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-steve-3d/id1108839680)

Experience extreme violence and ragdoll physics in a 3D environment. Explore new levels and utilize a variety of weapons to inflict creative and bloody demise upon your target. Discover the ultimate sandbox for virtual mayhem.

**Highlights:** 3D graphics, Ragdoll physics, New weapons, New levels, Violent destruction, Sandbox gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25000 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 55000 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 115000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 235000 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| 475000 Diamonds | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Entertaining ragdoll physics and gore effects
- 😌 Effective stress relief mechanism
- 🎮 Fun gameplay mechanics for casual play
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual quality
- 😄 Highly engaging and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🩸 Excessive blood and gore content
- 💰 Weapons and items too expensive
- 📢 Too many advertisements
- 🐌 Slow weapon/item movement mechanics
- 🔊 Annoying background music/sound

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss after updates
- Game crashes without WiFi connection
- In-app purchase not processing correctly
- Game kicks out after multiple resets
- Chamber feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More weapons variety
- Additional maps and levels
- Multiplayer functionality
- New characters and NPCs
- Physics-based environmental interactions


### Kill the Dummy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711)

Unleash frustration by inflicting various forms of virtual harm on a ragdoll dummy.  Customize the dummy with faces of people who annoy you and use a wide array of weapons to vent.  It's a therapeutic way to release pent-up anger without real-world consequences.

**Highlights:** Inflict various forms of virtual harm, Customize dummy with personal faces, Collect points and coins, Purchase a variety of weapons, Restore the dummy, Share screenshots of your actions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💡 Variety of weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Rope glitches and dummy flinging
- Inability to purchase weapons
- Incorrect weapon pricing
- Crashing and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- More weapon options
- Improved physics and animations
- Ability to customize the dummy
- Removal of ads or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kill Steve 3D free?

Kill Steve 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kill the Dummy free?

Kill the Dummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kill Steve 3D or Kill the Dummy?

Kill Steve 3D and Kill the Dummy are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 212 and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Kill Steve 3D or Kill the Dummy have ads?

Kill the Dummy shows ads; Kill Steve 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kill Steve 3D or Kill the Dummy?

Kill Steve 3D ships an update every 27 months, and Kill the Dummy fortnightly. Most recently, Kill Steve 3D was updated on October 12, 2026 and Kill the Dummy on September 28, 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.*