# Card Throwing! vs Idle Push Up

The clearest difference is ads: Card Throwing! at none against Idle Push Up's shown. Card Throwing! also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Idle Push Up's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 23). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Throwing! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idle Push Up sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Card Throwing! against 4.7 for Idle Push Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Push Up has 7.4K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Card Throwing! ships an update weekly, Idle Push Up fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Throwing! | Idle Push Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-throwing/id1532708661/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-push-up/id1665166199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIGDOG GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514755977) | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Throwing!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-throwing/id1532708661)

Master the art of card throwing in this fun and engaging game. Draw paths to launch cards, smash targets like balloons and fruits, and aim for the bullseye. With endless levels and tablet support, it's designed for all ages.

**Highlights:** Draw paths to throw cards, Smash balloons and cut fruits, Hit the bullseye, Endless game levels, Tablet support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Card Throwing! free?

Card Throwing! 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, Card Throwing! or Idle Push Up?

Idle Push Up is rated higher. Card Throwing! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Idle Push Up averages 4.7 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Card Throwing! or Idle Push Up have ads?

Idle Push Up shows ads; Card Throwing! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Card Throwing! or Idle Push Up?

Card Throwing! ships an update weekly, and Idle Push Up fortnightly. Most recently, Card Throwing! was updated on October 8, 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.*