# Smash Dude vs Kill the Dummy

Smash Dude and Kill the Dummy both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Smash Dude's written reviews are positive against 47% of Kill the Dummy's. Smash Dude also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2.1K). Kill the Dummy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash Dude sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Kill the Dummy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smash Dude against 4.5 for Kill the Dummy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Dude has 11K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Smash Dude's written reviews are positive against 47% of Kill the Dummy's.

Smash Dude ships an update every 5 weeks, Kill the Dummy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smash Dude | Kill the Dummy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dude-ragdoll-game/id500101709/reviews) | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Firezoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/349920710) | [Raffaele Derosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016285836) |

## What reviewers say

### Smash Dude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dude-ragdoll-game/id500101709)

Engage in a hilarious interactive stress relief experience by attacking a ragdoll dummy with a variety of weapons. Create custom weapons and dress up your character for endless fun. Millions are already enjoying this free game.

**Highlights:** Variety of fun weapons, Custom weapon creation, Interactive ragdoll physics, Character customization, Coin-based progression, Stress relief gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Adverts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Graffiti Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Available Weapons and Robot Dude | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Mine | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Helps relieve stress and anger
- 🤩 Customizable weapons and character
- 🕹️ Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads and in-app purchases
- 👀 Creepy and unsettling character design
- 🤔 Limited weapon variety and customization
- 💤 Can get boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that won't close or lead to the App Store
- Inconsistent performance and crashes
- Issues with in-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More weapon options and customization
- Ability to use real faces on the character
- Improved graphics and animations
- Multiplayer or social features


### Kill the Dummy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-dummy/id1277317711)

Unleash frustration by inflicting various forms of virtual harm on a ragdoll dummy.  Customize the dummy with faces of people who annoy you and use a wide array of weapons to vent.  It's a therapeutic way to release pent-up anger without real-world consequences.

**Highlights:** Inflict various forms of virtual harm, Customize dummy with personal faces, Collect points and coins, Purchase a variety of weapons, Restore the dummy, Share screenshots of your actions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💡 Variety of weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Rope glitches and dummy flinging
- Inability to purchase weapons
- Incorrect weapon pricing
- Crashing and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- More weapon options
- Improved physics and animations
- Ability to customize the dummy
- Removal of ads or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smash Dude free?

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

### Is Kill the Dummy free?

Kill the Dummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smash Dude or Kill the Dummy?

Smash Dude and Kill the Dummy are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Smash Dude or Kill the Dummy have ads?

Both Smash Dude and Kill the Dummy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smash Dude or Kill the Dummy?

Smash Dude ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kill the Dummy fortnightly. Most recently, Smash Dude was updated on September 23, 2026 and Kill the Dummy on August 15, 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.*