# iDrone vs Kick Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Kick Hero at 4.4 against iDrone's 1.8. Kick Hero also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 47%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDrone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Kick Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kick Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kick Hero has 54 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iDrone's written reviews are positive against 86% of Kick Hero's.

iDrone ships an update monthly, Kick Hero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDrone | Kick Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146/reviews) | **[4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-hero/id998424233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 294 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [LoadComplete Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) |

## What reviewers say

### iDrone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146)

Pilot a drone through a 3D terrain in this classic endless runner. Complete missions by destroying targets like trucks, bases, and factories. Collect pickups and awards while staying on the right path to achieve objectives.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Drone piloting, Mission objectives, Target destruction, Pickup collection, Multiple drones and missions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Kick Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-hero/id998424233)

Engage in a belt-scrolling beat'em up where you use ball kicks to defeat enemies. Master perfect combos for special effects and bonus points. Unlock new characters and share your high scores.

**Highlights:** Belt-scrolling beat'em up gameplay, Ball kicking combat, Perfect combo system, Unlockable characters, In-game currency for unlocks, Video sharing feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Devileater | $1.99 | one-time |
| coach | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics
- 🎵 Catchy soundtrack
- 💡 Unique concept of kicking balls at bullies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional frame rate drops and lag
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay that gets stale over time
- 🔒 Lack of customization options beyond character skins

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when switching between apps
- Inconsistent ball physics and timing
- Leaderboard and achievements not working properly

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Power-ups and special abilities for characters
- More diverse level designs and enemy types
- Ability to customize balls, outfits, and other in-game items
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDrone free?

iDrone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kick Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDrone or Kick Hero?

Kick Hero is rated higher. iDrone averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Kick Hero averages 4.4 from 54 ratings.

### Do iDrone or Kick Hero have ads?

iDrone shows ads; Kick Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDrone or Kick Hero?

iDrone ships an update monthly, and Kick Hero every 3 weeks. Most recently, iDrone was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kick Hero on November 1, 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.*