Comparison

Catch the Bus vs Idle Push Up

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Catch the Bus

Race against time to catch departing buses in this fast-paced runner game. Navigate urban obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new characters and cities. Compete in story or endless modes.

Highlights
  • Urban obstacle avoidance
  • Story mode with levels
  • Endless mode for high scores
  • Unlockable characters
  • Unlockable cities
  • Energy drink power-ups
Features
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Has it ever happened to you that you are so eager to get home but you're on the other side of the street and the only bus you can take has just departed from the stop? In this case there is only one thing you can do: RUN! And it's not gonna be easy… To reach the next bus stop you'll have to avoid cafe tables, phone booths, hipsters, other strange people and so much more... And if it wasn't enough already, you'll get in the temporal loop! You'll run after buses in different cities and in two different modes: STORY and ENDLESS. And don't forget to consume energy drinks that will help you to overcome the most difficult obstacles! Unlock new cities by completing the levels in the story mode and collect the tickets to play endless mode. Don't forget to catch coins to unlock 10 bizarre characters! This game is Tiny Games answer to Super Mario Run! If the game has made you sweat, then leave us a review on the App Store! Have fun! ;)

About

Idle Push Up

Become a push-up champion in this clicker game. Build strength, lift heavier weights, and compete in fighting challenges to defeat rivals and unlock special powers. Enjoy addictive gameplay with fun characters.

Highlights
  • Build strength through push-ups
  • Lift increasingly heavier weights
  • Compete in fighting challenges
  • Unlock special fighting powers
  • Addictive clicker gameplay
  • Progress through challenging levels
Features
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Be prepared to become a champion by doing push ups! Introducing Idle Push Up, the ultimate clicker game for gym tycoons and fitness enthusiasts. Become the ultimate push up master as you build your strength and muscle rush through a series of challenging levels. You'll start with small weights on your back and do push ups to get stronger and beat the boss. But as you progress, the weight gets bigger, making it even more challenging. Keep clicking and clicking and clicking and lifting faster to develop your muscles and see if you can be no.1 and beat the final boss. Why do you need the muscles? For the ultimate fighting challenge. You'll attend a fighting competition and compete against other players to see who is the strongest. Your timing skills and strength will be put to the test as you try to hit your opponent with the knockout blow. Can you unlock your special power, the Golden Fire Fist, and become the true Fighting King? Idle Push Up will provide you with hours of entertainment. Fun characters like the twerk master are just asking to be slapped in the face. Whether you're a lifting hero or a gym tycoon, you'll love the addictive gameplay of this clicker game. So what are you waiting for? It's time to become the ultimate master of the gym and take on the ultimate challenge of Idle Push Up!

Screenshots

Catch the Bus4 screens
Idle Push Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Push Up at 4.7 against Catch the Bus's 3.1. Idle Push Up also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 14). Catch the Bus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Push Up sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Catch the Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Push Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Push Up has 7.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Catch the Bus's written reviews are positive against 67% of Idle Push Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catch the Bus ships an update every 2 months, Idle Push Up fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Catch the Bus versus Idle Push Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatch the BusIdle Push Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (14 ratings)4.7 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.1% of reviews67.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB400 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny GamesLinh Vu Pham

Customer experience

Catch the Bus

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative52.8%

Idle Push Up

All ratings7,420 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative24.7%

Bugs and requests

Catch the Bus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Idle Push Up

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not working properly
  • Progress loss/reset issues
  • Unresponsive controls and features
  • Compatibility problems on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more weights and progression
  • Improve PVP experience and balance
  • Fix ad issues and monetization
  • Enhance customization and character options

In-app purchases

None

Catch the Bus

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Idle Push Up

One-time16
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • Gem Pack 2$1.99
  • Ad Ticket Pack 1$2.99
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  • PT Coach$2.99
  • Lucky Cat$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Master$3.99
  • Gem Pack 3$4.99
  • Super Deal$5.99
  • Epic Deal$6.99
  • Ad Ticket Pack 2$6.99
  • Master Deal$7.99
  • Gem Pack 4$9.99
  • Gem Pack 5$19.99
  • Ad Ticket Pack 4$29.99
  • Gem Pack 6$39.99

Questions

Is Catch the Bus free?
Catch the Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Push Up free?
Idle Push Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Catch the Bus or Idle Push Up?
Idle Push Up is rated higher. Catch the Bus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Idle Push Up averages 4.7 from 7.4K ratings.
Do Catch the Bus or Idle Push Up have ads?
Idle Push Up shows ads; Catch the Bus does not.
Which is updated more often, Catch the Bus or Idle Push Up?
Catch the Bus ships an update every 2 months, and Idle Push Up fortnightly. Most recently, Catch the Bus was updated on October 15, 2026 and Idle Push Up on October 20, 2026.

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