# Idle Push Up vs Merge Legs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Push Up at 67% against Merge Legs's 16%. Idle Push Up also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 101). Merge Legs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Idle Push Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Push Up has 7.5K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Idle Push Up's written reviews are positive against 16% of Merge Legs's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Push Up | Merge Legs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-push-up/id1665166199/reviews)** | [2.6 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-legs/id6446598745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 400 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) | [FIVE BITS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828952584) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Merge Legs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-legs/id6446598745)

Compete in a wacky multiplayer race by merging legs and attaching them to your runner. The more legs you merge, the faster your runner will go. Experience a ridiculous and fast-paced running game.

**Highlights:** Merge legs, Multiplayer racing, Runner customization, Fast-paced gameplay, World race competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Push Up free?

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

### Is Merge Legs free?

Merge Legs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Push Up or Merge Legs?

Idle Push Up is rated higher. Idle Push Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Merge Legs averages 2.6 from 101 ratings.

### Do Idle Push Up or Merge Legs have ads?

Both Idle Push Up and Merge Legs show ads.

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

Idle Push Up ships an update fortnightly, and Merge Legs fortnightly. Most recently, Idle Push Up was updated on October 22, 2026 and Merge Legs on October 21, 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.*