Comparison

Fidget Toy Maker vs Kick the Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Fidget Toy Maker

Design and create your own unique fidget pop toys by dragging materials and shaping them. Once crafted, enjoy popping the bubbles to your heart's content. Unleash your creativity to build the ultimate pop toy.

Highlights
  • Design custom fidget toys
  • Drag and drop materials
  • Shape toys in molds
  • Pop bubbles
  • Creative toy making
Features
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Make your very own fidget pop toy and play with it! Drag the materials around and place them in the mold as you like. Press them into shape and your toy is done! Pop the bubbles as much as you want!! The only limit is your creativity. Can you make the best pop toy ever?

About

Kick the Buddy

Unwind and have fun by interacting with a stress-relief dummy. Customize its appearance, use a variety of tools and props, and earn coins to unlock new items and achievements. Enjoy a playful experience with enhanced physics and humorous reactions.

Highlights
  • Remastered visuals
  • Enhanced physics
  • Interactive props
  • Customizable outfits
  • New sound effects & voice
  • Achievements & rewards
Features
Currently charting
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Buddy is back to help you unwind and bring some lighthearted fun to your day! Enjoy the remastered classic with Buddy, everyone’s favorite stress-relief doll, designed to help you let off some steam. Customize, interact, and get creative with Buddy in a playful experience that’s packed with surprises. Simply tap, drag, and throw Buddy around the screen in an intuitive gameplay experience. You can start by stretching Buddy’s limbs, tossing him against walls, or testing his endurance in new and entertaining ways. As you continue to interact with Buddy, you’ll earn coins to unlock an incredible variety of tools, effects, and items that offer endless ways to play. Each interaction brings you closer to unlocking more dynamic experiences as Buddy brings his unique personality to life with funny reactions and sound effects. Collect coins to unlock over fifty different items! From classic tools to creative gadgets, each item adds a new level of fun. Every interaction with Buddy is a chance to relax, be entertained, and enjoy some stress-free moments, whether you’re unlocking new costumes, testing out a range of props, or exploring the new achievements. Key Features: – Remastered Visuals: Enjoy updated colorful graphics that bring Buddy to life like never before – Enhanced Physics: Buddy’s reactions are more realistic, making interactions fun and satisfying – Interactive Props: Unlock and experiment with a wide variety of items that create unique reactions every time – Wardrobe Updates: Customize Buddy with a brand-new selection of fashionable outfits – New Sound Effects & Voice: Buddy’s reactions now include hilarious sound effects and voice lines for added fun – Achievements & Rewards: Collect achievements as you explore all the playful ways to interact with Buddy Whether you’re looking to unwind after a busy day or just want some light-hearted entertainment, Kick the Buddy: Second Kick is the perfect way to play. Start your journey with Buddy and see where the fun takes you! Download now and enjoy Buddy’s delightful company anytime, anywhere. ============= SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription options End of trial period and subscription renewal This price is established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial period or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want in the settings if your iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@newplg.dev Privacy Policy: https://newplg.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://newplg.dev/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Fidget Toy Maker4 screens
Kick the Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fidget Toy Maker at none against Kick the Buddy's 17. Fidget Toy Maker also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 52%). Kick the Buddy's advantage is chart position (#205 vs unranked) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Kick the Buddy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Fidget Toy Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fidget Toy Maker against 4.6 for Kick the Buddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115K and 100K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Fidget Toy Maker's written reviews are positive against 52% of Kick the Buddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fidget Toy Maker ships an update every 2 months, Kick the Buddy monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Fidget Toy Maker versus Kick the Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFidget Toy MakerKick the Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (115K ratings)4.6 (100K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings115K — better100K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#205 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size449 MB364 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGeisha Tokyo Inc.Playgendary Limited

Customer experience

Fidget Toy Maker

All ratings114,416 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews371 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative16.2%

Kick the Buddy

All ratings97,927 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,199 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative38.2%

User reviews

Fidget Toy Maker

From 115K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and satisfying
  • 👍 Allows for creativity
  • 🤩 Calming and relaxing

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads
  • 🙄 Forced ads to keep designs
  • 😒 Limited color/shape options
  • 🥱 Gets boring quickly

Kick the Buddy

From 100K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Stress relief
  • 💡 Tooth cup feature

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔒 Paid subscription required to remove ads

Bugs and requests

Fidget Toy Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and login issues
  • Inconsistent color/shape rendering
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more fidget toy options beyond just pop-its
  • Reduce the number of ads
  • Allow users to fully customize their pop-its
  • Implement a coin/currency system to unlock new features

Kick the Buddy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buddy gets stuck in corners
  • Sound cuts out after watching ads
  • Buzz saw not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More weapons and items
  • Faster construction of new content
  • Offline play option
  • Customizable buddy voice

In-app purchases

None

Fidget Toy Maker

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Kick the Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
One-time12
  • Pinch of Gold$0.99
  • Pocketful of Bucks$1.99
  • Pocketful of Gold$1.99
Show 9 more
  • No ads$2.99
  • Case of Bucks$4.99
  • Blood ON!$4.99
  • No ads$4.99
  • Stack of Bucks$9.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • No ads$9.99
  • Blood ON!$9.99
  • No ads$14.99

Questions

Is Fidget Toy Maker free?
Fidget Toy Maker 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, Fidget Toy Maker or Kick the Buddy?
Kick the Buddy is rated higher. Fidget Toy Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115K ratings, while Kick the Buddy averages 4.6 from 100K ratings.
Do Fidget Toy Maker or Kick the Buddy have ads?
Both Fidget Toy Maker and Kick the Buddy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fidget Toy Maker or Kick the Buddy?
Fidget Toy Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Kick the Buddy monthly. Most recently, Fidget Toy Maker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Kick the Buddy on October 27, 2026.

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