Kick the Buddy vs Mario Kart Tour

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

	Kick the Buddy	Mario Kart Tour
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	medium
Ad intensity	high	medium
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	high
Typical session	short	medium
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings count	1,044,698	1,034,001
Reviews say	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	What players like Excellent character roster and variety Fun multiplayer racing with global players Play anytime/anywhere on mobile Common complaints Pay-to-win concerns and gold pass pressure Frequent crashes and technical errors Can't select favorite tracks (random only)

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) Mario Kart Tour — Race iconic global courses with Mario and friends in this addictive multiplayer mobile kart racer. (rated medium difficulty, medium ad pressure)

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