# Kick Hero vs Pull Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pull Dash at none against Kick Hero's 3. Kick Hero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Kick Hero against 4.4 for Pull Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 79 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Kick Hero's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pull Dash's.

Kick Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, Pull Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick Hero | Pull Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-hero/id998424233/reviews) | [4.4 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-dash/id1483614705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LoadComplete Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) | [Matej Lupsina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030127564) |

## 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


### Pull Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-dash/id1483614705)

Guide balls into a hole, avoiding traps and obstacles. One mistake means starting over. Experience fast-paced, precision-based gameplay with no second chances.

**Highlights:** Guide balls into a hole, Avoid traps and obstacles, Fast, tense gameplay, Precision pulling mechanics, No second chances

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kick Hero free?

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

### Is Pull Dash free?

Pull Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kick Hero or Pull Dash?

Kick Hero and Pull Dash are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 54 and 79 ratings respectively.

### Do Kick Hero or Pull Dash have ads?

Pull Dash shows ads; Kick Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kick Hero or Pull Dash?

Kick Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pull Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Kick Hero was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pull Dash on October 12, 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.*