Comparison

Captain Solo vs KICKBACK

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

Head to head
About

Captain Solo

Embark on a thrilling mission as Captain Solo, a brave army officer tasked with rescuing hostages from notorious villains. Utilize one-touch controls to jump, overcome obstacles, and power up your character in this action-packed game.

Highlights
  • One-touch jump control
  • Global leaderboard
  • Character customization and power-ups
  • Smashable obstacles
  • 40+ buildings to explore
  • Achievements and rank progression
Features
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He is the only hope there is - He is Captain Solo! Play as Captain Solo - the Brave, Courageous and charming Army officer who is set out to save the world. Notorious Bad Guys Bruiser & Circuit are out there for the kill, they have kidnapped innocent people who are now their hostages. The knight in the shining armor needs to rise up in the time of crisis and safeguard the hostages. Counter-Strike the terrorists on your mission to save the world. • Global leaderboard. • Tap to Jump - One touch control! • Rise through the ranks in the Army. Achievements are endless. • Crazy power Ups throughout the journey to further help the cause. • Customize your character and unlock new powers • Smashable obstacles: walls, furniture’s and more! • Stunning visuals & effects! • 40+ Buildings to travel through saving multiple hostages. If you like our work, please like us on Facebook, we will keep on sharing all important updates. https://www.facebook.com/CaptainSoloCS/ Have some questions or feedback about the game? Get in touch at captainsolo@cympl.in This app offers in-app purchases.

About

KICKBACK

Engage in fast-paced 2D multiplayer battles where mastering recoil is crucial for victory. Use weapon kickback to navigate arenas, find secrets, and dominate opponents in intense Domination matches. Compete globally or host your own games.

Highlights
  • Master recoil for movement and advantage
  • Fast-paced 2D arena battles
  • Global multiplayer matches
  • Host custom matches
  • Variety of weapons and skins
  • Daily skill-honing challenges
Features
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Get ready to experience multiplayer battles with a twist! In KICKBACK, each weapon is so powerful, your shots send you flying backwards and enhancing how you navigate the arena. Mastering the recoil becomes key to dominating the battlefield! In this fast-paced 2D Movement Shooter, you'll dive into intense Domination battles where the goal is to rack up the most kills and top the leaderboards! Choose from a wide variety of weapons andskins, and embrace the challenge of dynamic movement as you blast your way to victory! Features: - Master the Kickback: Every shot propels you backwards. Use this to your advantage to find hidden secrets and destroy the competition! - Global Battles: Fight players around the world or host your own matches to find out who is the better player! - Daily Challenges: Hone your skills in every match! KICKBACK isnt just another shooter, its about mastering the art of movement and precision. Got what it takes? --------------------------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://www.avianhearts.com/all-games/kickback/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.avianhearts.com/all-games/kickback/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Captain Solo4 screens
KICKBACK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KICKBACK at 100% against Captain Solo's 33%. Captain Solo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Captain Solo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and KICKBACK sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Captain Solo versus KICKBACK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain SoloKICKBACK
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB156 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCYMPL Studios Private LimitedAvian Hearts Studios Private Limited

Customer experience

Captain Solo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

KICKBACK

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Captain Solo

One-time5
  • Mini Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$3.99
  • Large Coin Pack$5.99
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  • Massive Coin Pack$8.99
  • Jumbo Coin Pack$14.99
4 purchases

KICKBACK

Subscriptions1
  • Kickback Premium$0.997 Days
One-time3
  • Vault of Valor$0.99
  • Warrior's Wallet$0.99
  • Champion's Chest$0.99

Questions

Is Captain Solo free?
Captain Solo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KICKBACK free?
KICKBACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Captain Solo or KICKBACK have ads?
KICKBACK shows ads; Captain Solo does not.
Which is updated more often, Captain Solo or KICKBACK?
Captain Solo ships an update weekly, and KICKBACK weekly. Most recently, Captain Solo was updated on November 2, 2026 and KICKBACK on October 30, 2026.

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