# Kick the Buddy vs Vortex Athena

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vortex Athena at none against Kick the Buddy's 17. Vortex Athena also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Kick the Buddy's advantage is chart position (#156 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. Vortex Athena asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick the Buddy | Vortex Athena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 364 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [Immersive Level](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886494143) |

## What reviewers say

### Kick the Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### Vortex Athena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vortex-athena/id6760842215)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Vortex Athena free?

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

### Do Kick the Buddy or Vortex Athena have ads?

Kick the Buddy shows ads; Vortex Athena does not.

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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.*