# Hold The Button vs The Irresistible Button

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Irresistible Button at 100% against Hold The Button's 41%. The Irresistible Button also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Hold The Button's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Irresistible Button holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hold The Button has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Hold The Button's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Irresistible Button's.

Hold The Button ships an update every 3 months, The Irresistible Button every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hold The Button | The Irresistible Button |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-button/id294785375/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-irresistible-button/id6468704700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alvaro Balbontin](https://appshunter.io/developer/832336958) | [T&C Technology Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673619153) |

## What reviewers say

### Hold The Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-the-button/id294785375)

Test your patience, willpower, and stamina by holding down a button for as long as possible. Compete with friends and players globally in this reactivated classic game.

**Highlights:** Hold a button challenge, Patience test, Willpower assessment, Stamina evaluation, Global leaderboards, Improved graphics and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Simple concept - easy to understand gameplay
- 💰 Free to download
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system
- 📱 Good for killing time
- 😄 Humorous novelty appeal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive fullscreen ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 😴 Extremely boring and pointless gameplay
- ⏸️ Ads cause progress loss and game over

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 10 minutes of use
- Crashes when timer hits certain intervals
- High scores not saving properly
- App fails to reopen after closing
- Profile creation stuck on 'sending to server'

**Requested features**

- Remove or relocate ads from middle of screen
- Add missions or challenges during gameplay
- Implement lifelines feature
- Add chat/messaging with other players
- Reward system for top players


### The Irresistible Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-irresistible-button/id6468704700)

Experience a game where every tap triggers vibrant color changes, surprising text, and hidden reveals. Unlock new content and enjoy a visually engaging experience with this simple yet captivating application.

**Highlights:** Tap to trigger color changes, Discover wacky text, Unveil secret surprises, Unlock new content with clicks, Visually engaging themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hold The Button free?

Hold The Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Irresistible Button free?

The Irresistible Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hold The Button or The Irresistible Button?

The Irresistible Button is rated higher. Hold The Button averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while The Irresistible Button averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hold The Button or The Irresistible Button have ads?

The Irresistible Button shows ads; Hold The Button does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hold The Button or The Irresistible Button?

Hold The Button ships an update every 3 months, and The Irresistible Button every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hold The Button was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Irresistible Button on October 2, 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.*