Hungry Shark World vs Kick the Buddy

How do Hungry Shark World 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.

	Hungry Shark World	Kick the Buddy
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	easy
Ad intensity	low	high
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	medium
Typical session	variable	short
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings count	624,294	1,044,698
Reviews say	What players like Stunning 3D graphics and visuals Large variety of 43 unique shark species Fun arcade gameplay mechanics Common complaints Frequent loading/freezing issues at startup Post-deployment ads interrupt gameplay Grinding for unlocks can be tiring	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

Hungry Shark World — Control a monstrous shark and devour everything in a vibrant ocean arcade game with 43 species to unlock. (rated easy difficulty, low 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.