# Kick the Buddy vs Ragdoll Break

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick the Buddy | Ragdoll Break |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy/id1278869953/reviews)** | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-break-lets-destroy/id6452946592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1M** | 67K |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | #109 |
| Size | 303 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Kick the Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy/id1278869953)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Free · Action, #148 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pinch of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Case of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of Bucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blood ON! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Bucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Bucks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Glitches with rewards and purchases
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

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


### Ragdoll Break

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-break-lets-destroy/id6452946592)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Action, #152 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting or repeating
- Glitches causing the ragdoll to get stuck

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Ability to choose levels
- More ways to interact with and destroy the ragdoll


## Frequently asked 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 #86 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*