KickBack vs Hey Dad!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KickBack
This app helps men find genuine friendships and plan real-life meetups. Discover nearby individuals with shared interests, connect through chats, and organize activities like gym sessions or game nights to build lasting connections.
- Discover friends nearby
- Connect through chats
- Create or join kickbacks
- Plan real-life hangouts
- Build genuine friendships
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KickBack – Find Guy Friends & Plan Real Hangouts Looking for real friendships with other guys? KickBack makes it easy to meet like-minded men in your area who are down to hang out, explore new hobbies, or just kick back and relax. Whether you’ve just moved to a new city, want to expand your circle, or are simply tired of plans that never make it out of the group chat - KickBack helps create actual friendships. How it works: Discover friends nearby who share your interests. Connect through group chats or one-on-one conversations. Create or join kickbacks - from gym sessions to game nights. Build real friendships with people who get you. KickBack is built for guys who value real connection. It’s time to find your crew and finally take those plans out of the group chat. KickBack: Where friendships start, plans happen, and good times follow.
Hey Dad!
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Welcome to Hey Dad! A supportive community built for dads at every stage—from expecting to seasoned fatherhood. Connect with dads like you - Join groups by interests and dad stage - Meet local dads through meetups - Message other dads 1:1 for advice and friendship Share and learn - Post wins, questions, and real-life moments - Discover tips and support from the community Hey Dad+ (optional subscription) - Upgrade to Hey Dad+ to unlock premium features and get the most out of the app. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy & Support We’re committed to keeping Hey Dad! safe and respectful. If you have feedback or need help, contact us anytime. Privacy Policy: https://theheydadapp.com/privacy.html Support: https://theheydadapp.com/support.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hey Dad! at daily against KickBack's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. KickBack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days and Hey Dad! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KickBack ships an update every 4 weeks, Hey Dad! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KickBack | Hey Dad! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KVB Technology LLC | Malachi Patrick |
In-app purchases
KickBack
- Weekly$5.007 Days
- Monthly$15.001 Month
- Yearly$150.001 Year
Hey Dad!
- Hey Dad+ Member$4.991 Month
- Hey Dad+ Yearly$39.991 Year









