# Captain Solo vs KICKBACK

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain Solo | KICKBACK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-solo-counter-strike/id1327207519/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CYMPL Studios Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/598517173) | [Avian Hearts Studios Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768538333) |

## What reviewers say

### Captain Solo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-solo-counter-strike/id1327207519)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Massive Coin Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


### KICKBACK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickback-multiplayer-action/id6683312662)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickback Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Vault of Valor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Warrior's Wallet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Chest | $0.99 | one-time |


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