# Push The Button vs Number Merge Run

The clearest difference is rating: Number Merge Run at 4.6 against Push The Button's 2.4. Number Merge Run also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 10). Push The Button's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Number Merge Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Push The Button asks for nothing beyond the download.

Number Merge Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Merge Run has 4.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Push The Button's written reviews are positive against 37% of Number Merge Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push The Button | Number Merge Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-the-button/id294787047/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-merge-run-shooting/id6469477432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.7% of reviews** | 37.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alvaro Balbontin](https://appshunter.io/developer/832336958) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Push The Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-the-button/id294787047)

Test your reflexes and speed in this addictive game. Compete against yourself and players worldwide to see how many times you can tap a button within a time limit. Also features a stamina-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Timed button pushing challenge, Global player competition, Stamina-based button holding mode, High score tracking, Engaging graphics and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Number Merge Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-merge-run-shooting/id6469477432)

Engage in a unique running and shooting experience where numbers grow by shooting and merging. Overcome obstacles, earn in-game currency to power up, and aim for higher scores. This game offers a novel twist on merging and combat mechanics.

**Highlights:** Number shooting and merging gameplay, Numbers grow larger with merges, Destroy number walls to earn money, Upgrade power with in-game currency, Unique running and combat mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Power Up | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 😀 Fun and addictive
- 🎉 Decent ad distribution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads not playing properly
- 🛑 Progression issues after certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- 1B level not leveling up
- Game getting stuck at certain points
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- More content and levels
- Bug fixes for 1B progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push The Button free?

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

### Is Number Merge Run free?

Number Merge Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Push The Button or Number Merge Run?

Number Merge Run is rated higher. Push The Button averages 2.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Number Merge Run averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Push The Button or Number Merge Run have ads?

Number Merge Run shows ads; Push The Button does not.

### Which is updated more often, Push The Button or Number Merge Run?

Push The Button ships an update every 3 months, and Number Merge Run every 3 months. Most recently, Push The Button was updated on October 21, 2026 and Number Merge Run 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.*