PushMeUp+ vs Pushes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PushMeUp+
Track your push-up progress and build upper body strength with this straightforward fitness app. Set daily goals and reminders, and let the proximity sensor count your reps accurately. Achieve your fitness milestones and get stronger with consistent daily use.
- Proximity sensor push-up detection
- Daily goal setting
- Daily reminder notifications
- Running total tracking
- Weekly and monthly goal options
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Welcome to PushMeUp+, PushMeUp+ is a simple, straight forward way to improve your push ups and upper body strength. You can set a daily reminder and a daily goal to shoot for! PushMeUp+ uses the Proximity Sensor in your iPhone to detect your push ups and increment the counter. The app also stores your running total, so you can set daily, weekly or monthly goals. Use it everyday to get stronger!!! Note: PushMeUp+ requires an iPhone with a Proximity Sensor. The app will not work on an iPod or iPad.
Pushes
This smart workout partner makes push-ups more accessible and enjoyable. It automatically counts your repetitions using your phone's sensor and provides personalized training plans. Track your progress with detailed logs and clear statistics to build a healthier habit.
- Automatic push-up counting via proximity sensor
- Personalized step-by-step training plans
- Daily workout history log
- Clear statistics and progress graphs
- Workout reminders for consistency
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Make push-ups easier and more fun with your smart workout partner. Key Features: Simple and intuitive interface for easy use Uses your phone’s proximity sensor to count push-ups automatically Step-by-step personalized training plans to guide your progress Daily log to easily review your workout history Clear statistics and graphs to track your development Reminders to help you stay consistent Download the Push-Up app now and start building a healthier habit. Terms of Service: https://www.estee.co/pushes-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.estee.co/pushes-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PushMeUp+ at 100% against Pushes's 52%. PushMeUp+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pushes's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On ads and device support 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
Pushes is free to download; PushMeUp+ costs $0.99 up front. Pushes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PushMeUp+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
PushMeUp+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushes has 558 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PushMeUp+'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Pushes's.
PushMeUp+ ships an update every 3 months, Pushes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PushMeUp+ | Pushes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.6 (558 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 52.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 558 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve McArther | Estee |
Customer experience
PushMeUp+
Pushes
Bugs and requests
PushMeUp+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pushes
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and screen goes dark on launch
- Workout data not saved or randomly deleted
- Statistics don't display correctly
- App doesn't function with camera/proximity sensor access
- Notification text unclear and unmotivating
Requested features
9 requests- Volume control for notification beeps
- Apple HealthKit integration
- Height and weight input for personalized plans
- Custom workout sets (e.g., 100-50-50-50)
- Personal best/max count mode without structured plan
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- Ability to skip programmed sets
- Average pushup time calculation excluding breaks
- Option to start at higher difficulty levels
- Continued free access to basic counter after reaching goals
In-app purchases
PushMeUp+
No in-app purchases
Pushes
- 1 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 3 Months$8.993 Months
- 12 Months$29.991 Year
