# Button Push! vs Shovel Run 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Button Push! at 4.2K against Shovel Run 3D's 693. Shovel Run 3D's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Button Push! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Shovel Run 3D sells 5 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 Button Push! against 4.7 for Shovel Run 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Button Push! has 4.2K ratings behind it against 693, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Button Push!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Shovel Run 3D's.

Button Push! ships an update weekly, Shovel Run 3D every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Button Push! | Shovel Run 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-push/id6446826467/reviews) | **[4.7 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shovel-run-3d/id6450744426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 693 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 277 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bermuda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759140629) | [Dawn of Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/393743434) |

## What reviewers say

### Button Push!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-push/id6446826467)

Engage in a fun and addictive button-pushing game where you control a hand to press as many buttons as possible. Collect points and rewards to upgrade your abilities and type your best book. Compete globally on leaderboards and complete daily missions for extra excitement.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tap and swipe controls, Variety of challenging levels, Collect coins for upgrades, Vibrant and colorful graphics, Global leaderboard competition, Daily missions for extra rewards, Customizable hand skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧡 Fun game
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Slow progression
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard/hand interaction issues
- Game crashes and resets progress
- Levels not ending properly

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance and stability
- Better progression system


### Shovel Run 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shovel-run-3d/id6450744426)

Dig deep and collect gems in this fast-paced runner game. Strategically navigate decision gates, upgrade your shovel for faster digging, and uncover hidden treasures. Experience an addictive adventure with thrilling gameplay.

**Highlights:** Digging for gems, Shovel upgrades, Decision gates, Drag controls, Gem collection, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip'its 20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its 60 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its 250 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Relaxing and fun experience
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing issue with final chest
- 🛑 Ads not working properly
- ⏱️ Slow progression through early levels
- 🚫 Unable to progress past level 70

**Reported bugs**

- Shovel upgrade not working as expected
- Game progression stuck at level 70

**Requested features**

- Option to watch ads to earn more keys
- Ability to upgrade beyond level 70


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Button Push! free?

Button Push! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shovel Run 3D free?

Shovel Run 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Button Push! or Shovel Run 3D?

Shovel Run 3D is rated higher. Button Push! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Shovel Run 3D averages 4.7 from 693 ratings.

### Do Button Push! or Shovel Run 3D have ads?

Both Button Push! and Shovel Run 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Button Push! or Shovel Run 3D?

Button Push! ships an update weekly, and Shovel Run 3D every 9 days. Most recently, Button Push! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Shovel Run 3D on September 15, 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.*