# Kill the Dummy vs Ragdoll Throw Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Kill the Dummy at 4.5 against Ragdoll Throw Challenge's 2.9. Kill the Dummy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 130). Ragdoll Throw Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Kill the Dummy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kill the Dummy has 2.1K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Kill the Dummy's written reviews are positive against 37% of Ragdoll Throw Challenge's.

Kill the Dummy ships an update fortnightly, Ragdoll Throw Challenge every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kill the Dummy | Ragdoll Throw Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711/reviews)** | [2.9 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-throw-challenge/id1563261303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 130 |
| Positive reviews | **47.3% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 133 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) | [Nikita Shirmankin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563261305) |

## 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


### Ragdoll Throw Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-throw-challenge/id1563261303)

Engage in a physics-based arcade game where you control a ragdoll character. Grab weapons and throw them at enemies across various levels, utilizing your skills to overcome challenges and customize your warrior.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics gameplay, Multiple levels and challenges, Character customization, Wide arsenal of weapons, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun overall
- 👍 Good time waster
- 👍 Interesting gameplay
- 👍 Oddly funny vibe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Game is too hard
- 😞 Controls are bad
- 😞 Very buggy
- 😞 Unfair difficulty spikes
- 😞 Enemies are hard to kill

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible wall at level 34
- Enemies don't die
- Swords pass through enemies
- Game crashes on iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Game doesn't load

**Requested features**

- Fix invisible walls
- Reduce game difficulty
- Improve optimization
- Fix sword throwing mechanics
- Add British flag to soccer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kill the Dummy free?

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

### Is Ragdoll Throw Challenge free?

Ragdoll Throw Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kill the Dummy or Ragdoll Throw Challenge?

Kill the Dummy is rated higher. Kill the Dummy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Ragdoll Throw Challenge averages 2.9 from 130 ratings.

### Do Kill the Dummy or Ragdoll Throw Challenge have ads?

Both Kill the Dummy and Ragdoll Throw Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kill the Dummy or Ragdoll Throw Challenge?

Kill the Dummy ships an update fortnightly, and Ragdoll Throw Challenge every 32 months. Most recently, Kill the Dummy was updated on August 15, 2026 and Ragdoll Throw Challenge on September 22, 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.*