Comparison

Kick the Buddy vs Batmen

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

Head to head
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

About

Batmen

Features
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The mobile game is an output of the project Batmen: Debunk Fake Reality from Engagement funded by the Erasmus+ of the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Screenshots

Kick the Buddy4 screens
Batmen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Batmen at none against Kick the Buddy's 17. Batmen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Kick the Buddy's advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Batmen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kick the Buddy ships an update monthly, Batmen every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Kick the Buddy versus Batmen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKick the BuddyBatmen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (98K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings98K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB177 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlaygendary LimitedPeter Marek

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

Batmen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Batmen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kick the Buddy free?
Kick the Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Batmen free?
Batmen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kick the Buddy or Batmen have ads?
Kick the Buddy shows ads; Batmen does not.
Which is updated more often, Kick the Buddy or Batmen?
Kick the Buddy ships an update monthly, and Batmen every 4 days. Most recently, Kick the Buddy was updated on October 16, 2026 and Batmen on September 26, 2026.

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