# Press/Release vs Button Factory

The clearest difference is rating: Press/Release at 4.8 against Button Factory's 3.3. Press/Release also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). Button Factory's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Press/Release sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Button Factory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Press/Release holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Press/Release's written reviews are positive against 20% of Button Factory's.

Press/Release ships an update daily, Button Factory monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Press/Release | Button Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pressrelease/id1194624216/reviews)** | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-factory-idle-clicker/id6759965588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **47.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 156 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perfect Hat Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124547329) | [Hurol Ozturk](https://appshunter.io/developer/539355562) |

## What reviewers say

### Press/Release

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pressrelease/id1194624216)

Experience a humorous take on button-mashing games. This simulator focuses purely on the act of pressing and releasing a button, offering a minimalist yet engaging gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Button pressing and releasing mechanics, Tongue-in-cheek commentary on gaming, Minimalist gameplay, Humorous theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Button Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-factory-idle-clicker/id6759965588)

Tap and upgrade to build a massive button production empire. Earn resources even while offline and utilize rebirth systems to achieve infinite growth. Discover new layers and multipliers to push your factory beyond its limits.

**Highlights:** Tap gameplay, Factory expansion, Exponential upgrades, Rebirth and prestige systems, Idle progression, Infinite growth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Press/Release free?

Press/Release is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Button Factory free?

Button Factory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Press/Release or Button Factory?

Press/Release is rated higher. Press/Release averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Button Factory averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Press/Release or Button Factory have ads?

Button Factory shows ads; Press/Release does not.

### Which is updated more often, Press/Release or Button Factory?

Press/Release ships an update daily, and Button Factory monthly. Most recently, Press/Release was updated on November 2, 2026 and Button Factory on October 31, 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.*