# Save the Masters vs Kick Monster

Save the Masters and Kick Monster both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Kick Monster's written reviews are positive against 33% of Save the Masters's. Kick Monster also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 1.4K). Save the Masters's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save the Masters sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Kick Monster sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kick Monster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 6.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Save the Masters's written reviews are positive against 54% of Kick Monster's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Masters | Kick Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-monster-kill-buddy-punch/id1600235169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 356 MB | 543 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [Pixeland LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366814157) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-masters/id1576849451)

Engage in a fun puzzle strategy game where you outsmart cunning enemies and tricky traps. Use your logic and quick reflexes to cut ropes and save characters. Enjoy hours of thrilling gameplay with strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Puzzle strategy gameplay, Outsmart enemies and traps, Rope cutting mechanics, Save characters, Strategic thinking, Quick reflexes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Large currency kit offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small soft kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium soft kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large soft kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alt Shrimp game skin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alt Medieval skin pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 😀 Fun and addicting
- 🎨 Amazing skins and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing levels
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Bring back character's house
- Replay option for levels


### Kick Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-monster-kill-buddy-punch/id1600235169)

Engage in a chaotic 3D simulator where you use a variety of quirky weapons to playfully defeat giant cartoon monsters. It's a fun and energetic escape designed for stress relief and lighthearted action.

**Highlights:** Smash, punch, and tap gameplay, Variety of quirky weapons, Hilarious 3D cartoon giants, Action shooter mechanics, Upgrade tools and weapons, Stress relief and fun escape

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giant Crush Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Giant Crush VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Giant Crush Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Small money pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| Scary Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Unique monster designs
- 😂 Humorous and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long wait times between plays
- 💰 Excessive monetization and paywalls
- 🔇 Poor audio quality and repetitive sounds
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Monsters falling out of the map
- Rewards not properly unlocking
- Subscription screen getting stuck
- Game not loading or freezing

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Increased variety in levels and monsters
- Ability to disable ads or in-app purchases
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Masters free?

Save the Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kick Monster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Save the Masters or Kick Monster?

Kick Monster is rated higher. Save the Masters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Kick Monster averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Save the Masters or Kick Monster have ads?

Both Save the Masters and Kick Monster show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Masters or Kick Monster?

Save the Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kick Monster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Save the Masters was updated on November 7, 2026 and Kick Monster on November 7, 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.*