# Basic Buddies vs Kazoku

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Buddies | Kazoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-buddies-the-descent/id6756925711/reviews)** | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kazoku/id6767372929/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 368 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Hoffart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863713553) | [Erick Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896468306) |

## What reviewers say

### Basic Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-buddies-the-descent/id6756925711)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack (100 Coins) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack (500 Coins) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade (No Ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack (1,500 Coins) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Coin Pack (5,000 Coins) | $9.99 | one-time |


### Kazoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kazoku/id6767372929)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Shards | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Shards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kazoku Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3,500 Shards | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Shards | $14.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Shards | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*