# Twitch vs KICK

The clearest difference is rating: Twitch at 4.7 against KICK's 3.7. Twitch also leads on ratings volume (2.8M vs 57) and chart position (#8 vs #85). KICK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twitch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. KICK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Twitch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twitch has 2.8M ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Twitch's written reviews are positive against 43% of KICK's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Twitch ships an update every 6 days, KICK weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twitch | KICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twitch-live-streaming/id460177396/reviews)** | [3.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-go-live/id6743709514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8M** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #85 |
| Size | 459 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Twitch Interactive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/358612219) | [Kick Streaming](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661481865) |

## What reviewers say

### Twitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twitch-live-streaming/id460177396)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #14 Top Free · Photo & Video, #61 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Discover and join live communities centered around games, music, sports, and more. Watch your favorite streamers, chat in real-time, and even start your own broadcast directly from your device. Explore a vast array of content, from popular games to unique IRL experiences.

**Highlights:** Watch live streams, Chat with communities, Discover new streamers, Subscribe to favorites, Stream directly from app, Dark mode

**Features:** iMessage stickers, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 95 Bits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 245 Bits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Sub Token | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Bits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 510 Bits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Sub Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1050 Bits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 Sub Tokens | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2750 Bits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10 Sub Tokens | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Exceptional app features
- 🚀 Ease of function
- 💡 Integrated with Discord
- 🚀 Seamless viewing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 🔒 Frustrating login/account issues
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 📺 Excessive and disruptive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Streams freezing, audio cutting out
- Inability to pause/rewind streams
- Inconsistent behavior when minimizing app
- Disappearing followed channels
- Inability to manage subscriptions on mobile

**Requested features**

- Add subscription/Prime support on mobile
- Improve customization options
- Implement better video quality controls
- Restore old, more user-friendly UI layout
- Add option to disable auto-play and ads


### KICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-go-live/id6743709514)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

A live streaming platform for creators to connect with their communities. Offers a favorable revenue split for creators and allows multistreaming. Viewers can experience internet culture in real-time without ads.

**Highlights:** Live streaming, Creator community interaction, 95-5 subscription split, Creator incentive program, Multistreaming, Ad-free viewing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twitch free?

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

### Is KICK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Twitch or KICK?

Twitch is rated higher. Twitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8M ratings, while KICK averages 3.7 from 57 ratings.

### Do Twitch or KICK have ads?

Twitch shows ads; KICK does not.

### Which is updated more often, Twitch or KICK?

Twitch ships an update every 6 days, and KICK weekly. Most recently, Twitch was updated on September 24, 2026 and KICK on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Twitch or KICK?

Twitch currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and KICK at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*