Comparison

Basic Buddies vs Kazoku

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Basic Buddies

Experience a fast-paced arcade game focused on vertical descent and precision movement. Navigate a continuously generating world with unique challenges and unlockable content. Master timing and control to survive longer and achieve higher scores.

Highlights
  • Four unique game modes
  • Endless vertically scrolling gameplay
  • Responsive mobile controls
  • Unlockable characters and customization
  • Coin-based progression
  • Designed for quick sessions
Features
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Descend fast. Survive longer. Master the descent. This is a fast-paced arcade-style game built around vertical descent, precision movement, and split-second decision making. Each run drops you into a continuously generating world filled with platforms, hazards, and opportunities to push just a little farther. The game features four distinct game modes, each offering a different way to play — from endless, score-chasing runs to survival-style challenges that test how long you can last under pressure. Whether you’re aiming for a clean, focused descent or pushing yourself through increasingly intense encounters, every mode rewards timing, control, and momentum. Features: - Four unique game modes with different rules and challenges - Endless, vertically scrolling gameplay - Smooth, responsive controls built for mobile - Unlockable characters and visual customization - Coin-based progression and optional rewards - Designed for quick sessions and high replay value Easy to learn but difficult to master, this game is all about control, rhythm, and surviving the descent.

About

Kazoku

A strategic multiplayer card game where smart purchasing and deck building determine the winner. Play solo against AI, challenge friends online, or compete in daily challenges. Features a unique narrative and customization options.

Highlights
  • Strategic deck building
  • Solo AI play
  • Online multiplayer
  • Daily challenges
  • Streak protection
  • Unlockable narrative
  • Customization options
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Same cards. Different strategies. Only one winner. Kazoku is a strategic card game for 2–4 players where smart purchasing beats lucky draws every time. Everyone starts equal — what you build from there is up to you. Play solo, challenge the family, and take on the world every single day. STRATEGIC DECK BUILDING Every player starts with the same hand. Buy cards from the Market, build matched pairs, and chase the Family Bonus. No luck. No shortcuts. Pure strategy. SOLO PLAY Not ready for competition? Play anytime, anywhere — no internet needed. Go head-to-head against AI opponents, sharpen your strategy, and learn what it takes to dominate. Perfect for commutes, travel, or winding down at night. PLAY WITH FRIENDS ONLINE Challenge friends wherever they are. Invite them to a live game and compete in real time — no need to be in the same room. Online play brings the table to you. DAILY CHALLENGE A brand new challenge drops every day. Compete against players worldwide, climb the leaderboard, and see where you rank. Today's your chance to prove you're the best. BUILD YOUR STREAK Show up every day and build a streak worth defending. Life gets busy — use Streak Freezes to protect your progress or a Streak Shield when you need a full week of coverage. 2–4 PLAYERS — FAMILY READY Pass the phone and play with up to 4 players. Kazoku was built to bring people together — perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a strategic challenge. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY Earn badges, follow your game history in the Chronicles, and watch your skills sharpen over time. Every game adds to your story. THE STORY OF EDRATH Unlock an original narrative woven through the world of Kazoku. Chapter by chapter, the story unfolds the deeper you play. MAKE IT YOURS Unlock card themes, collect gems, and personalize your game your way. FREE TO PLAY Download free and start playing immediately. Optional purchases unlock premium features, story chapters, streak protection, and card themes. No pay-to-win. Ever. Download Kazoku and start building your strategy today.

Screenshots

Basic Buddies4 screens
Kazoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kazoku at none against Basic Buddies's shown. Kazoku also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Basic Buddies sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Kazoku sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Buddies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kazoku has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic Buddies versus Kazoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic BuddiesKazoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB368 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew HoffartErick Miller

Customer experience

Basic Buddies

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kazoku

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Basic Buddies

One-time5
  • Small Coin Pack (100 Coins)$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack (500 Coins)$2.99
  • Premium Upgrade (No Ads)$3.99
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  • Large Coin Pack (1,500 Coins)$4.99
  • Epic Coin Pack (5,000 Coins)$9.99
7 purchases

Kazoku

One-time7
  • 500 Shards$0.99
  • 1,500 Shards$2.99
  • Kazoku Full Game$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 3,500 Shards$5.99
  • 7,000 Shards$9.99
  • 10,000 Shards$14.99
  • 15,000 Shards$19.99

Questions

Is Basic Buddies free?
Basic Buddies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kazoku free?
Kazoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Buddies or Kazoku?
Basic Buddies is rated higher. Basic Buddies averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kazoku averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Basic Buddies or Kazoku have ads?
Basic Buddies shows ads; Kazoku does not.

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