# Kick the Buddy vs StraitDie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StraitDie at none against Kick the Buddy's 17. StraitDie also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Kick the Buddy's advantage is chart position (#205 vs unranked). On price and device support 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. StraitDie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kick the Buddy ships an update monthly, StraitDie every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick the Buddy | StraitDie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy-second-kick/id1595600677/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [Alexandre Page](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659102708) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### StraitDie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/straitdie/id1659102706)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kick the Buddy free?

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

### Is StraitDie free?

StraitDie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Kick the Buddy shows ads; StraitDie does not.

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

Kick the Buddy ships an update monthly, and StraitDie every 8 days. Most recently, Kick the Buddy was updated on October 29, 2026 and StraitDie 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.*