Hole.io vs Kick the Buddy

How do Hole.io and Kick the Buddy compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Hole.io	Kick the Buddy
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	easy
Ad intensity	high	high
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	medium
Typical session	short	short
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings count	1,971,887	1,044,698
Reviews say	What players like Satisfying core gameplay mechanic Simple, intuitive controls Quick casual sessions Common complaints Excessive ads every 1-2 minutes Ads interrupt gameplay mid-match Expensive $9.99 offline/ad-free pack	What players like Extremely satisfying stress relief Wide variety of weapons and tools Relaxing gameplay for ADHD players Common complaints Ads appear every 15-30 seconds blocking gameplay Forced internet requirement blocks offline play Firearm weapons don't generate currency properly

Hole.io — Swallow entire cities with an expanding black hole in this satisfying, relaxing casual game. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure) Kick the Buddy — A satisfying anti-stress ragdoll game where you punch, kick, and weapon-smash a helpless dummy to relieve tension. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.