# Kick the Buddy vs Push Master

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 (#134 vs unranked) and ratings volume (98K vs 27K). On price, rating, ads 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. Push Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kick the Buddy against 4.7 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick the Buddy | Push Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-the-buddy-second-kick/id1595600677/reviews) | **[4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-master/id6448007300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 364 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [tatsumaki games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610305063) |

## What reviewers say

### Kick the Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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


### Push Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-master/id6448007300)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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