Comparison

Kick the Buddy vs Push Master

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

Push Master

Launch characters into vehicles for satisfying, hyper-casual fun. Enjoy ragdoll physics and ASMR-like visuals across diverse locations. A guilt-free thrill for your downtime.

Highlights
  • Launch characters into vehicles
  • Ragdoll physics
  • ASMR-like satisfaction
  • Variety of locations
  • Easy to play
Features
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PushMaster is an exhilarating hyper-casual game where you launch people into oncoming vehicles and watch them fly! Experience the thrilling mix of excitement and guilty pleasure as you perform outrageous acts you'd never dare do in real life. Our ragdoll characters' wobbly movements add a fun twist, while the ASMR-like satisfaction keeps you coming back for more. From subways and forest railways to highways and piers, explore a variety of captivating locations. Enjoy this easy-to-play game during your spare time and revel in the refreshing sensation it provides. However, remember never to imitate these actions in real life!

Screenshots

Kick the Buddy4 screens
Push Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Push Master at none against Kick the Buddy's 17. Push Master also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and review sentiment (63% vs 52%). Kick the Buddy's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked) and ratings volume (98K vs 27K). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Push Master 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 Kick the Buddy against 4.7 for Push Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Kick the Buddy's written reviews are positive against 63% of Push Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kick the Buddy ships an update monthly, Push Master every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Kick the Buddy versus Push Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKick the BuddyPush Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (98K ratings)4.7 (27K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98K — better27K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB181 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPlaygendary Limitedtatsumaki games

Customer experience

Kick the Buddy

All ratings97,927 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,194 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative38.3%

Push Master

All ratings26,951 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

User reviews

Kick the Buddy

From 98K 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

Push Master

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Good for offline play
  • 💡 Funny and entertaining

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels and gameplay

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

Push Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Button to go to the moon doesn't work
  • Vehicle keeps going after hitting the character

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more levels and maps
  • Improve ragdoll physics and movement
  • Implement blood and gore effects
  • Fix issues with getting stuck on the mountain level

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

Push Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kick the Buddy free?
Kick the Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Master free?
Push Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kick the Buddy or Push Master?
Push Master is rated higher. Kick the Buddy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while Push Master averages 4.7 from 27K ratings.
Do Kick the Buddy or Push Master have ads?
Both Kick the Buddy and Push Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kick the Buddy or Push Master?
Kick the Buddy ships an update monthly, and Push Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kick the Buddy was updated on October 17, 2026 and Push Master on October 17, 2026.

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