Comparison

Kick the Buddy vs Ragdoll Break

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kick the Buddy

This game offers a fun and relaxing way to relieve stress by interacting with a ragdoll dummy. Players can use a variety of weapons and accessories to playfully torment the dummy, providing a light-hearted outlet for energy and boredom.

Highlights
  • Stress relief gameplay
  • Variety of weapons
  • Buddy customization
  • Ragdoll physics
  • Light-hearted fun
Features
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Looking for a way to relax and unwind after a long day? Or maybe you’re just looking for a fun game to play when bored? Kick The Buddy is the perfect anti stress game for you! This cool game lets you take a break, have fun, and release some energy in a light-hearted way. Whether it’s kicking, punching, or tossing Buddy around, this is all about having fun without any real harm—after all, Buddy is just a ragdoll dummy! Why you’ll love Kick The Buddy: – Fun & Relaxing: Release stress with funny and simple gameplay. Punch, toss, or stretch Buddy in this anti-stress relaxing toy game. – Awesome Weapons: From heavy guns to imaginative gadgets, choose from a huge range of items to create your own fun. – Customize Buddy: Make your Buddy stand out! Add cool accessories and give him a whole new look. – Non-stop Action: Whether you’re looking for a fun game or want to experiment with ragdoll game physics. – Great for Everyone: Fans of boy games for free, ragdoll simulators, and stickman dismounting will love this game! No need to worry about stress anymore—just kick, punch, and stretch Buddy in this funny game. Buddy never gets hurt—he’s just a test dummy ready for action! The gameplay is light-hearted, so it’s all about having fun without the stress of strategy or tough challenges. It’s not a killing game, Buddy is here to make you smile, not to be destroyed. You can experiment with toss the buddy, try some cool games weapons, or just have fun with dummy games. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to beat the buddy and enjoy some stress relief in this humorous game. No pressure, no rush—just pure fun! Download now and see why it’s one of the funnest games out there. ======== SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription options In our game we have the following subscription length: 1. Weekly Premium offers $7.99 weekly subscription after 3-day free trial for unlocking 20 weapons, 20 outfits and removing annoying banner ads. The subscription will also provide 1,000 Bucks and 100 Gold on a daily basis. 2. Monthly Premium offers $19.99 monthly subscription for unlocking 20 weapons, 20 outfits and removing annoying banner ads. The subscription will also provide 1,000 Bucks and 100 Gold on a daily basis. 3. Yearly Premium offers $99.99 yearly subscription for unlocking 20 weapons, 20 outfits and removing annoying banner ads. The subscription will also provide 1,000 Bucks and 100 Gold on a daily basis. End of trial and subscription renewal This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use sticker packs marked as Premium. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@newplg.dev Privacy Policy: https://newplg.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://newplg.dev/terms-of-service

About

Ragdoll Break

Engage in satisfying destruction by crushing, throwing, punching, and kicking a ragdoll. This game offers an ultimate stress relief experience, designed to relax your mind and keep you entertained.

Highlights
  • Crush the ragdoll
  • Throw the ragdoll
  • Punch the ragdoll
  • Kick the ragdoll
  • Ultimate stress relief
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Let's break the ragdoll! crush, throw, punch, and kick to break the doll! This is the ultimate stress relief game. It will relax your mind and get you hooked! --- Rated for ages 13+ by IGRS (Indonesian Games Rating System).

Screenshots

Kick the Buddy4 screens
Ragdoll Break4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ragdoll Break at none against Kick the Buddy's 10. Ragdoll Break also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 49%). Kick the Buddy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1M vs 67K). On price, rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kick the Buddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Ragdoll Break asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kick the Buddy against 4.6 for Ragdoll Break. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kick the Buddy has 1M ratings behind it against 67K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Kick the Buddy's written reviews are positive against 59% of Ragdoll Break's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kick the Buddy ships an update fortnightly, Ragdoll Break every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Kick the Buddy versus Ragdoll Break: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKick the BuddyRagdoll Break
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1M ratings) — better4.6 (67K ratings)
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews58.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1M — better67K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#89 — better#109
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB149 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPlaygendary LimitedKAYAC Inc.

Customer experience

Kick the Buddy

All ratings1,045,689 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews3,837 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative41.4%

Ragdoll Break

All ratings62,198 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews914 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral15.5%
Negative25.9%

User reviews

Kick the Buddy

From 1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and entertaining
  • 😂 Funny and amusing
  • 🕹️ Satisfying to play
  • 🧠 Good stress relief

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🤬 Aggressive monetization
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🚫 Locked content behind paywall

Ragdoll Break

From 67K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and stress-relieving game
  • 🎨 Satisfying ragdoll destruction
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes (e.g. level 26, 88)

Bugs and requests

Kick the Buddy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Glitches with rewards and purchases
  • Incompatibility with some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Reduce ads and in-app purchases
  • Bring back old features
  • Add new weapons and gameplay modes
  • Improve performance and stability

Ragdoll Break

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Levels resetting or repeating
  • Glitches causing the ragdoll to get stuck

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels
  • Ability to choose levels
  • More ways to interact with and destroy the ragdoll

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Kick the Buddy

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time9
  • Pinch of Gold$0.99
  • Pocketful of Gold$1.99
  • Case of Gold$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Case of Bucks$4.99
  • No ads$4.99
  • Blood ON!$4.99
  • Stack of Gold$9.99
  • Stack of Bucks$9.99
  • Safe of Bucks$19.99
None

Ragdoll Break

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kick the Buddy free?
Kick the Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ragdoll Break free?
Ragdoll Break is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kick the Buddy or Ragdoll Break?
Kick the Buddy is rated higher. Kick the Buddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1M ratings, while Ragdoll Break averages 4.6 from 67K ratings.
Do Kick the Buddy or Ragdoll Break have ads?
Both Kick the Buddy and Ragdoll Break show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kick the Buddy or Ragdoll Break?
Kick the Buddy ships an update fortnightly, and Ragdoll Break every 2 months. Most recently, Kick the Buddy was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ragdoll Break on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Kick the Buddy or Ragdoll Break?
Kick the Buddy currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Ragdoll Break at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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