# Kick Hero vs Tankoom

The clearest difference is rating: Tankoom at 5.0 against Kick Hero's 4.4. Tankoom also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Kick Hero's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (54 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. Tankoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tankoom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kick Hero has 54 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kick Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, Tankoom every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kick Hero | Tankoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-hero/id998424233/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tankoom/id6450196525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LoadComplete Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) | [Orion Arcade LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676539634) |

## 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


### Tankoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tankoom/id6450196525)

Pilot a tank to defend your land from an invading army. Engage in fast-paced combat, dodge enemy fire, and destroy obstacles to outmaneuver your opponents. Enjoy local multiplayer with up to four players.

**Highlights:** Real-time tank control, Up to 4 local multiplayer, Campaign mode, Deathmatch mode, Action-packed combat, Unlockable levels, Gamepad controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Tankoom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kick Hero or Tankoom?

Tankoom is rated higher. Kick Hero averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Tankoom averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Kick Hero or Tankoom have ads?

Neither Kick Hero nor Tankoom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kick Hero or Tankoom?

Kick Hero ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tankoom every 3 months. Most recently, Kick Hero was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tankoom on October 24, 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.*