Kick the Buddy vs Subway Surfers

How do Kick the Buddy and Subway Surfers 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	Subway Surfers
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	easy
Ad intensity	high	medium
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	medium
Typical session	short	short
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings count	1,044,698	3,769,449
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 Plays offline without WiFi Fun swipe-based gameplay Multiple characters and hoverboards to unlock Common complaints Too many ads for some players Unexpected charges despite free listing Character performance inconsistency between devices

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) Subway Surfers — Swipe fast to dodge trains and escape the guard in this addictive endless runner with colorful graphics and daily challenges. (rated easy difficulty, medium ad pressure)

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