Comparison

Compex CoreBelt vs CounterUps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compex CoreBelt

This app provides in-app coaching to help users stay focused on their fitness goals. It offers control over a smart device, allowing users to select from various stimulation objectives for toning, relaxation, and muscle reinforcement.

Highlights
  • In-app coaching
  • Smartphone device control
  • Multiple stimulation objectives
  • Adjustable intensity
  • Toning programs
  • Relaxation programs
  • Muscle reinforcement
Features
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In-app coaching tracks your progress and helps you stay focused on your goal while smartphone device control makes it easy to stay engaged. The Compex CoreBelt range comprises of 3 different models offering up to 9 different stimulation objectives including toning, relaxation, and muscle reinforcement. These objectives are located on the Compex CoreBelt app, where you can start your objectives as well as adjusting the intensity to suit you.

About

CounterUps

This app automatically counts your push-ups using your iPhone's front camera or proximity sensor. It offers various workout modes and 30-day programs, with options to earn screen time by completing exercises. Syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Automatic push-up counting via front camera or proximity sensor
  • Five distinct workout modes (Reps, Time, Calories, Intervals, Free)
  • Eight progressive 30-day training programs
  • Earn screen time by completing push-ups
  • Syncs workout history and calories to Apple Health
  • Apple Watch counting support
Features
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CounterUps counts your push-ups for you. Put your iPhone on the floor under your chest, screen up. On Face ID iPhones the front camera watches each rep, so you don't have to tap. # Train to earn screen time Block the apps that distract you and unlock them with push-ups. Requires iOS Screen Time. Pro can change how many seconds each rep is worth. # Automatic counting - Front camera / TrueDepth (recommended on Face ID iPhones) - Proximity sensor as an alternative - Sound and haptics, so you don't need to watch the screen - Manual tap and voice counting always available You can also place your iPhone in landscape beside your body: it films a side view, counts automatically, and saves a training video. # Five workout modes - Reps: set a number and finish it - Time: train for a set duration - Calories: keep going until you hit your target - Intervals: sets and rest you define - Free: no cap, just count # Eight 30-day programs Eight progressive 30-day tracks, from an absolute-beginner track to a daily 30-rep track. Three are free. Pick the weekdays that work for you, and the app builds the calendar. # Progress - Workout history and achievements - Workouts can sync calories to Apple Health - Apple Watch counting with motion sensors - Full statistics, strength curves, and the yearly calendar are Pro # Free and Pro Free includes automatic counting, all five modes, screen-time exchange, achievements, and three 30-day programs. Pro unlocks the other five programs, full statistics, the training calendar, deeper analysis, iCloud sync, custom scheduling, an adjustable exchange rate, and more app icons (2 free, 4 with Pro). Some subscription plans include a free trial. Price and trial eligibility are shown in the app before you confirm a purchase. # Links FAQ: https://github.com/chenhuaizhe/FAQ/blob/master/pushups_faq.md Terms of Use: https://www.bigbeefit.com/counterups/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bigbeefit.com/counterups/privacy We use the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Compex CoreBelt4 screens
CounterUps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compex CoreBelt at none against CounterUps's 9. Compex CoreBelt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). CounterUps's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CounterUps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Compex CoreBelt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Compex CoreBelt against 4.9 for CounterUps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Compex CoreBelt's written reviews are positive against 57% of CounterUps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compex CoreBelt ships an update every 7 months, CounterUps weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Compex CoreBelt versus CounterUps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompex CoreBeltCounterUps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (62 ratings) — better4.9 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews56.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB113 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDJO, LLC源 陈

Customer experience

Compex CoreBelt

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative36.4%

CounterUps

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

None

Compex CoreBelt

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

CounterUps

Subscriptions8
  • Push-up weekly subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pushups Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Push-up annual subscription$14.991 Year
  • Push-up training subscription7 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium Plus Bundle$24.991 Year
  • Pushups Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CounterUps Pro$34.99

Questions

Is Compex CoreBelt free?
Compex CoreBelt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CounterUps free?
CounterUps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compex CoreBelt or CounterUps?
Compex CoreBelt is rated higher. Compex CoreBelt averages 4.9 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while CounterUps averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.
Do Compex CoreBelt or CounterUps have ads?
CounterUps shows ads; Compex CoreBelt does not.
Which is updated more often, Compex CoreBelt or CounterUps?
Compex CoreBelt ships an update every 7 months, and CounterUps weekly. Most recently, Compex CoreBelt was updated on November 6, 2026 and CounterUps on November 7, 2026.

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