# Catch the Bus vs Idle Push Up

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch the Bus | Idle Push Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-bus/id1101675121/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-push-up/id1665166199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 355 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch the Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-bus/id1101675121)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Push Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-push-up/id1665166199)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PT Coach | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Cat | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Master | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Epic Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Master Deal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 💪 Allows you to get stronger
- 🕹️ Calming and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good overall game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., ads not working, progress loss)
- 🤖 Concerns about non-real players/hackers in PVP
- 🔍 Lack of progression/content after max weight
- 🧭 Confusing or unresponsive controls (e.g., slap battles, abilities)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*