# PushMeUp+ vs CounterUps

The clearest difference is price: CounterUps at Free against PushMeUp+'s $0.99. CounterUps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). PushMeUp+'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 55%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

CounterUps is free to download; PushMeUp+ costs $0.99 up front. CounterUps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PushMeUp+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PushMeUp+ against 4.9 for CounterUps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CounterUps has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PushMeUp+'s written reviews are positive against 55% of CounterUps's.

PushMeUp+ ships an update every 3 months, CounterUps weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushMeUp+ | CounterUps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmeup-plus/id1206430787/reviews)** | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterups-push-up-counter/id1488091840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Steve McArther](https://appshunter.io/developer/616295684) | [源 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217365131) |

## What reviewers say

### PushMeUp+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushmeup-plus/id1206430787)

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.

**Highlights:** Proximity sensor push-up detection, Daily goal setting, Daily reminder notifications, Running total tracking, Weekly and monthly goal options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CounterUps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterups-push-up-counter/id1488091840)

This app offers personalized home workout plans, including push-up challenges and custom training based on your metrics. Track your progress, sync data with Apple Health, and stay motivated with reminders to achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout planner, Push-up challenges, Distance sensor for exercise counting, Heart rate data stats, Sync with Apple Health, Customizable fitness goals, Reminder and notification system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Push-up weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pushups Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Push-up annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Push-up training subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Bundle | $24.99 | per year |
| Pushups Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| CounterUps Pro | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushMeUp+ free?

PushMeUp+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CounterUps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PushMeUp+ or CounterUps?

PushMeUp+ is rated higher. PushMeUp+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CounterUps averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do PushMeUp+ or CounterUps have ads?

CounterUps shows ads; PushMeUp+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, PushMeUp+ or CounterUps?

PushMeUp+ ships an update every 3 months, and CounterUps weekly. Most recently, PushMeUp+ was updated on September 9, 2026 and CounterUps on October 24, 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.*