# Kick a Buddy vs Kick the Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kick the Buddy at 80% against Kick a Buddy's 0%. Kick the Buddy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 37 months). Kick a Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kick the Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Kick a Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kick the Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kick the Buddy has 411K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Kick a Buddy's written reviews are positive against 80% of Kick the Buddy's.

Kick a Buddy ships an update every 37 months, Kick the Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick a Buddy | Kick the Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-a-buddy/id1312696648/reviews) | **[4.6 (411K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy-forever/id1435346021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **411K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [跃峰 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687429670) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### Kick a Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-a-buddy/id1312696648)

Unleash your anger on a virtual character designed to absorb your frustration. This game offers a cathartic outlet for stress relief through interactive destruction.

**Highlights:** Virtual character destruction, Stress relief gameplay, Interactive experience, Cathartic outlet

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kick the Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy-forever/id1435346021)

Engage with a virtual character using a wide array of weapons and tools. Experiment with different items to cause humorous destruction and customize the character's appearance. Enjoy enhanced graphics and new interactions in this stress-relief game.

**Highlights:** Play with Buddy, Use incredible weapons, Experiment and blow up, Dress Buddy up, Upgraded graphics, New interactions, Exclusive weapons

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads offer (1 week) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Case of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blood ON! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and entertaining game
- 👍 Helps relieve stress
- 🤩 Variety of weapons and items
- 🎉 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🤖 Buddy's annoying comments and behaviors
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes when using certain weapons
- Buddy disappearing or not responding properly
- Inability to exit ads or access features

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom buddy
- More varied levels and environments
- Reduce frequency of ads and in-app purchases
- Add story mode or progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kick a Buddy free?

Kick a Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kick the Buddy free?

Kick the Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kick a Buddy or Kick the Buddy?

Kick the Buddy is rated higher. Kick a Buddy averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kick the Buddy averages 4.6 from 411K ratings.

### Do Kick a Buddy or Kick the Buddy have ads?

Both Kick a Buddy and Kick the Buddy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kick a Buddy or Kick the Buddy?

Kick a Buddy ships an update every 37 months, and Kick the Buddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kick a Buddy was updated on October 20, 2026 and Kick the Buddy on November 1, 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.*