# Kill the Dummy vs Shells from Above

The clearest difference is rating: Shells from Above at 5.0 against Kill the Dummy's 4.5. Kill the Dummy's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kill the Dummy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shells from Above sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shells from Above holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kill the Dummy has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kill the Dummy | Shells from Above |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shells-from-above/id6444687070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) | [GreenDog games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227647580) |

## 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


### Shells from Above

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shells-from-above/id6444687070)

A fast-paced arcade game where players match falling seashells to turtles of the same color. Build streaks for higher scores and unlock achievements. Offers quick runs perfect for short sessions, easy to learn but hard to master.

**Highlights:** Color-matching gameplay, Streak-based scoring, Normal and Hard modes, Score leaderboards, Unlockable achievements, Responsive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Extra Heart (1 Hour) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Extra Heart (1 Day) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Extra Hearts (1 Hour) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Extra Hearts (1 Day) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium: No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Extra Hearts (Permanent) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kill the Dummy free?

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

### Is Shells from Above free?

Shells from Above is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kill the Dummy or Shells from Above?

Shells from Above is rated higher. Kill the Dummy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Shells from Above averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kill the Dummy or Shells from Above have ads?

Both Kill the Dummy and Shells from Above show ads.

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