# Idle Push Up vs Bow Smash

Idle Push Up and Bow Smash both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Idle Push Up's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bow Smash's. Idle Push Up also leads on ratings volume (7.5K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Push Up sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Bow Smash sells 20 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 — 4.7 for Idle Push Up against 4.7 for Bow Smash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Idle Push Up's written reviews are positive against 16% of Bow Smash's.

Idle Push Up ships an update fortnightly, Bow Smash every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Push Up | Bow Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-push-up/id1665166199/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-smash-archery-king/id6503169998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 400 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Linh Vu Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609539693) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## 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


### Bow Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bow-smash-archery-king/id6503169998)

Engage in an archery battle where you merge arrows to create powerful projectiles. Aim, shoot, and overcome obstacles and enemies in this action-packed target game. Discover rewards, enhance your gear, and prove your precision to become the ultimate archery king or queen.

**Highlights:** Merge arrows for increased power, Aim and shoot targets, Overcome obstacle courses, Defeat enemies and bosses, Enhance bow and arrows with buffs, Discover treasure chests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Friend Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Victory Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 5 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Rich Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🔒 Ads lock up the game
- 🔒 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Progression issues
- 🐛 Soft locks and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Progression stops at certain arrow levels
- Arrows reset to level 1 unexpectedly
- Inability to sell or merge arrows

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable ads
- Improved progression and upgrade system
- Better arrow management and merging


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Push Up free?

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

### Is Bow Smash free?

Bow Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Push Up or Bow Smash?

Idle Push Up is rated higher. Idle Push Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Bow Smash averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Idle Push Up or Bow Smash have ads?

Both Idle Push Up and Bow Smash show ads.

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

Idle Push Up ships an update fortnightly, and Bow Smash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Push Up was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bow Smash on October 30, 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.*