# Button Push! vs Planets Merge

Button Push! and Planets Merge both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Planets Merge's written reviews are positive against 20% of Button Push!'s. Button Push!'s advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 347) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Button Push! sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Planets Merge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.8 for Planets Merge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Button Push! has 4.2K ratings behind it against 347, 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 81% of Planets Merge's.

Button Push! ships an update weekly, Planets Merge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Button Push! | Planets Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-push/id6446826467/reviews) | **[4.8 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-merge-puzzle-games/id6472083296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 347 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 277 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bermuda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759140629) | [Wildlife Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721431484) |

## 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


### Planets Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-merge-puzzle-games/id6472083296)

Embark on a cosmic puzzle adventure merging planets to create new celestial bodies. Enjoy addictive 2048-style gameplay with stunning visuals and brain-boosting challenges. Play offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Planet merging gameplay, 2048-style mechanics, Stunning cosmic visuals, Numerous levels and challenges, Brain-boosting puzzles, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Relaxing gameplay
- 🚫 Zero ads
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- ✨ Visually appealing design
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Progress lost on crash
- 🐛 Physics glitches
- 🐛 Game freezes when ads appear
- ❓ Endless gameplay without clear win

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and loses score
- Game freezes when interacting with ads
- Planets slip off unexpectedly
- Progress is not saved

**Requested features**

- Save game progress
- Fix crashing issues
- Improve physics accuracy
- Add a pause option
- Make ads skippable/closable


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Button Push! free?

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

### Is Planets Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Button Push! or Planets Merge?

Planets Merge is rated higher. Button Push! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Planets Merge averages 4.8 from 347 ratings.

### Do Button Push! or Planets Merge have ads?

Both Button Push! and Planets Merge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Button Push! or Planets Merge?

Button Push! ships an update weekly, and Planets Merge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Button Push! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Planets Merge on September 25, 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.*