# Pet Idle vs Idle Push Up

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Push Up at 4.7 against Pet Idle's 4.5. Idle Push Up also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 1.2K). Pet Idle's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 67%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pet Idle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Push Up sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Push Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Push Up has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Pet Idle's written reviews are positive against 67% of Idle Push Up's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pet Idle ships an update monthly, Idle Push Up fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Idle | Idle Push Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-idle/id1484697185/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-push-up/id1665166199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPL GAMES LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648375537) | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) |

## What reviewers say

### Pet Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-idle/id1484697185)

Care for virtual dogs and cats in this life simulation game. Manage their needs, teach them tricks, and expand their home. The happier your pets, the more you earn.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care system, House building and decoration, Teach pets tricks, Multiple pet breeds, Unique pet personalities, Robots and drones for assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15.000 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100.000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75.000 Energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cat Lover's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dog Lover's Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pets Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Cute pets
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🏠 Customizable home
- 🤖 Helpful automated drones
- 🎨 Adorable graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pets and items
- 🔍 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks
- 🛑 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 🔊 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and becomes unplayable after receiving the panda pet
- Pets' needs and stats get stuck in an unresponsive state
- Drones and automated features stop working properly
- Game resets progress after updates or device changes

**Requested features**

- Add more pet breeds
- Implement a pet breeding feature
- Allow moving and rotating furniture
- Add a litter box or way to clean up pet messes
- Improve the daily reward system


### 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 Pet Idle free?

Pet Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Push Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pet Idle or Idle Push Up?

Idle Push Up is rated higher. Pet Idle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Idle Push Up averages 4.7 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Pet Idle or Idle Push Up have ads?

Both Pet Idle and Idle Push Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Idle or Idle Push Up?

Pet Idle ships an update monthly, and Idle Push Up fortnightly. Most recently, Pet Idle was updated on October 16, 2026 and Idle Push Up on October 16, 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.*