# Kill the Dummy vs Hit Guys

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hit Guys at none against Kill the Dummy's 1. Hit Guys also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 2.1K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kill the Dummy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hit Guys asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kill the Dummy against 4.6 for Hit Guys. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hit Guys has 17K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Kill the Dummy's written reviews are positive against 42% of Hit Guys's.

Kill the Dummy ships an update fortnightly, Hit Guys every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kill the Dummy | Hit Guys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-guys/id1548284054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.3% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 133 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hit Guys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-guys/id1548284054)

Engage in a thrilling action game where you must locate and eliminate your target. Exercise caution to avoid harming innocent bystanders while enjoying the gameplay.

**Highlights:** Locate targets, Eliminate targets, Avoid innocent people, Thrilling action gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 💡 Satisfying shooting mechanics
- 👍 Good variety of weapons and vehicles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔒 Concerns about content and messaging

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes on certain levels
- Inability to progress past certain missions
- Upgrades and purchases not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More customization options for vehicles and characters
- Improved graphics and visual effects
- Ability to drive away after each mission


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kill the Dummy free?

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

### Is Hit Guys free?

Hit Guys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kill the Dummy or Hit Guys?

Hit Guys is rated higher. Kill the Dummy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Hit Guys averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do Kill the Dummy or Hit Guys have ads?

Both Kill the Dummy and Hit Guys show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kill the Dummy or Hit Guys?

Kill the Dummy ships an update fortnightly, and Hit Guys every 8 days. Most recently, Kill the Dummy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hit Guys on October 31, 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.*