# Fidget Toy Maker vs Kick the Buddy

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Fidget Toy Maker | Kick the Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-toy-maker/id1586073147/reviews) | **[4.6 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy-second-kick/id1595600677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115K** | 100K |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#205** |
| Size | 449 MB | 364 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### Fidget Toy Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-toy-maker/id1586073147)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy-second-kick/id1595600677)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Pinch of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Bucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Case of Bucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blood ON! | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Bucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blood ON! | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More weapons and items
- Faster construction of new content
- Offline play option
- Customizable buddy voice


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