# Lean vs CounterUps

The clearest difference is rating: CounterUps at 4.9 against Lean's 4.3. CounterUps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Lean's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 55%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CounterUps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CounterUps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Lean's written reviews are positive against 55% of CounterUps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lean ships an update monthly, CounterUps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lean | CounterUps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lean/id1435069659/reviews) | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterups-push-up-counter/id1488091840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 55.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [家浩 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071202242) | [源 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217365131) |

## What reviewers say

### Lean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lean/id1435069659)

This app uses motion sensors to count repetitions and track time for bodyweight exercises. Create custom workout plans and sync data with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Repetition counter, Bodyweight exercise library, Custom workout plans, Voice tips, Workout and calorie tracking, Apple HealthKit integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 Lean free?

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

### Is CounterUps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lean or CounterUps?

CounterUps is rated higher. Lean averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while CounterUps averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Lean or CounterUps have ads?

CounterUps shows ads; Lean does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lean or CounterUps?

Lean ships an update monthly, and CounterUps weekly. Most recently, Lean was updated on October 13, 2026 and CounterUps on October 18, 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.*