Kick the Buddy vs Draw Creatures
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remastered visuals
- Enhanced physics
- Interactive props
- Customizable outfits
- New sound effects & voice
- Achievements & rewards
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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
Draw Creatures
Unleash your creativity by drawing unique creatures. These hand-drawn partners then come to life to battle opponents on a field. Strategize to push your rivals off the stage and claim victory.
- Freehand drawing of creatures
- Creature generation from drawings
- Turn-based creature battles
- Objective: Knock opponents off the field
- Strategic gameplay
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You can draw line and picture freely! Then the creature will be generated, it's your partner. Fight against your opponent with your partner! You have to drop them out from the field to win.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Draw Creatures at none against Kick the Buddy's 17. Draw Creatures also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Kick the Buddy's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Kick the Buddy sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Draw Creatures asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kick the Buddy against 4.5 for Draw Creatures. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100K and 61K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 52% positive.
Kick the Buddy ships an update monthly, Draw Creatures every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Kick the Buddy | Draw Creatures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (100K ratings) — better | 4.5 (61K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | 52.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 100K — better | 61K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 383 MB | 331 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Playgendary Limited | tatsumaki games |
Customer experience
Kick the Buddy
Draw Creatures
User reviews
Kick the Buddy
From 100K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Draw Creatures
From 61K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun drawing game
- 🎨 Ability to draw own characters
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept
Room to improve
- 🤖 Enemies too easy to defeat
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Limited drawing options
Bugs and requests
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
Draw Creatures
Reported bugs
2 issues- Drawing doesn't match the output
- Glitches where enemies get stuck
Requested features
3 requests- Add a blank canvas mode
- Improve enemy AI and combat system
- Reduce frequency of ads
In-app purchases
Kick the Buddy
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
- Pinch of Gold$0.99
- Pocketful of Bucks$1.99
- Pocketful of Gold$1.99
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- 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
Draw Creatures
No in-app purchases
Questions
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