# Buddy Toss vs Kick the Buddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Buddy Toss at free with in-app purchases against Kick the Buddy's subscription. Kick the Buddy's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 53%) and ratings volume (411K vs 11K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy Toss sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Kick the Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Buddy Toss against 4.6 for Kick the Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kick the Buddy has 411K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Buddy Toss's written reviews are positive against 80% of Kick the Buddy's.

Buddy Toss ships an update every 2 months, Kick the Buddy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy Toss | Kick the Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733/reviews)** | [4.6 (411K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy-forever/id1435346021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **411K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 156 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy Toss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-toss/id1411839733)

Tap to launch a character into the air and tap again before they hit the ground. Continue tossing them higher and higher to reach the galaxy. This endlessly fun game is designed to make you laugh.

**Highlights:** Tap to toss character, Tap again to re-toss, Endless game mode, Funny design, Global Leaderboards, Tablet support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vip Gift Box | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying tossing mechanic
- 💡 Variety of characters and upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty increasing without side meter
- 🔍 Delayed reaction when tapping
- 🔍 Ads too frequent and intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or kicking users out
- Inability to play due to immediate crashes
- Glitches when reaching high altitudes

**Requested features**

- Bring back the side meter
- Increase height limit
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


### 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 Buddy Toss free?

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

### Is Kick the Buddy free?

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

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

Buddy Toss is rated higher. Buddy Toss averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Kick the Buddy averages 4.6 from 411K ratings.

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

Both Buddy Toss and Kick the Buddy show ads.

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

Buddy Toss ships an update every 2 months, and Kick the Buddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buddy Toss was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kick the Buddy on October 25, 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.*