# Kick Hero vs Dragon Combat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kick Hero at 86% against Dragon Combat's 0%. Kick Hero also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (54 vs 2). Dragon Combat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kick Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dragon Combat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kick Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kick Hero has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Kick Hero's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dragon Combat's.

Kick Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, Dragon Combat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick Hero | Dragon Combat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-hero/id998424233/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-combat/id1450303983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 374 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LoadComplete](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) | [BLUE CREAZIONE](https://appshunter.io/developer/822937241) |

## What reviewers say

### Kick Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-hero/id998424233)

Engage in a belt-scrolling beat'em up where you use ball kicks to defeat enemies. Master perfect combos for special effects and bonus points. Unlock new characters and share your high scores.

**Highlights:** Belt-scrolling beat'em up gameplay, Ball kicking combat, Perfect combo system, Unlockable characters, In-game currency for unlocks, Video sharing feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Devileater | $1.99 | one-time |
| coach | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics
- 🎵 Catchy soundtrack
- 💡 Unique concept of kicking balls at bullies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional frame rate drops and lag
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay that gets stale over time
- 🔒 Lack of customization options beyond character skins

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when switching between apps
- Inconsistent ball physics and timing
- Leaderboard and achievements not working properly

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Power-ups and special abilities for characters
- More diverse level designs and enemy types
- Ability to customize balls, outfits, and other in-game items
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


### Dragon Combat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-combat/id1450303983)

Experience intense arcade-style one-on-one combat with a roster of unique warriors. Utilize special moves, power-ups, and a rage mode to defeat opponents across various difficulty levels. Connect with friends for multiplayer battles using a unique Net Joystick feature.

**Highlights:** 1v1 combat, 14 unique fighters, Net Joystick multiplayer, Beam Struggle mechanic, Power Ki Blast, Rage Mode, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kick Hero free?

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

### Is Dragon Combat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kick Hero or Dragon Combat?

Kick Hero is rated higher. Kick Hero averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Dragon Combat averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Kick Hero or Dragon Combat have ads?

Neither Kick Hero nor Dragon Combat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kick Hero or Dragon Combat?

Kick Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dragon Combat every 2 months. Most recently, Kick Hero was updated on September 20, 2026 and Dragon Combat on July 9, 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.*