# Push Penguin vs Marbles Ricochet

The clearest difference is rating: Marbles Ricochet at 5.0 against Push Penguin's 2.5. Marbles Ricochet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Push Penguin's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Push Penguin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Marbles Ricochet sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marbles Ricochet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Penguin has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Push Penguin ships an update monthly, Marbles Ricochet weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Penguin | Marbles Ricochet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-penguin/id1210906366/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-ricochet/id1590741439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Elsayeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201399768) | [Cornelis Aerts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542831728) |

## What reviewers say

### Push Penguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-penguin/id1210906366)

Guide a penguin through slippery environments by sliding until blocked. Strategically move snowballs to create paths for collecting fish and returning home. This logical puzzle game offers a challenging yet addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Sliding mechanics, Snowball manipulation, Pathfinding puzzles, Fish collection, Homecoming objective, Logical challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Fish Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Fish Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Fish Coins | $2.99 | one-time |


### Marbles Ricochet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-ricochet/id1590741439)

Guide marbles off the field by using rails to ricochet them through corners and over jumps. This original puzzle game challenges you to solve increasingly complex levels. Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no ads.

**Highlights:** Marble navigation puzzles, Rail-guided ricochets, Marble jumping mechanics, Challenging level design, Ad-free gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Regular PACK 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| regular pack 17 | $1.99 | one-time |
| regular pack 18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| marbles Ricochet - Easy pack 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marbles Ricochet - Easy pack 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marbles Ricochet - Easy Pk 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADVANCED PACK 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push Penguin free?

Push Penguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Marbles Ricochet free?

Marbles Ricochet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Push Penguin or Marbles Ricochet?

Marbles Ricochet is rated higher. Push Penguin averages 2.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Marbles Ricochet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Push Penguin or Marbles Ricochet have ads?

Push Penguin shows ads; Marbles Ricochet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Push Penguin or Marbles Ricochet?

Push Penguin ships an update monthly, and Marbles Ricochet weekly. Most recently, Push Penguin was updated on October 24, 2026 and Marbles Ricochet on October 23, 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.*