# Push Ups Now! vs Pushes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pushes at 52% against Push Ups Now!'s 0%. Pushes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). Push Ups Now!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pushes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Push Ups Now! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Push Ups Now! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushes has 560 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Push Ups Now!'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Pushes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Push Ups Now! ships an update every 6 months, Pushes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Ups Now! | Pushes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-now/id1437502417/reviews)** | [4.6 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushes-your-push-ups-trainer/id1470582373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **560** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bo Kalvslund](https://appshunter.io/developer/572272193) | [Estee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470582372) |

## What reviewers say

### Push Ups Now!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-now/id1437502417)

This app guides you through structured push-up training with personalized pace control and real-time form guidance. Track your progress with automatic logging and historical data visualization to achieve your strength training goals.

**Highlights:** Personalized pace control, Adaptive tempo settings, Dynamic animation guidance, Rhythmic audio cues, Automatic progress logging, Historical data visualization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pushes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushes-your-push-ups-trainer/id1470582373)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💪 Effective progression tracking for pushup improvement
- 🎮 Gamification elements motivate users
- ✨ Focused app with no unnecessary features
- 🔊 Encouraging beep notifications for reps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall appears too early (day 3-6) for free users
- 😤 Misleading 'free' app marketing
- 📉 Data loss - workouts randomly disappear
- 🔒 Premium required to view workout history
- 📱 Limited functionality after reaching 100 pushups

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push Ups Now! free?

Push Ups Now! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pushes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Push Ups Now! or Pushes?

Push Ups Now! is rated higher. Push Ups Now! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pushes averages 4.6 from 560 ratings.

### Do Push Ups Now! or Pushes have ads?

Push Ups Now! shows ads; Pushes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Push Ups Now! or Pushes?

Push Ups Now! ships an update every 6 months, and Pushes every 10 days. Most recently, Push Ups Now! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pushes on October 29, 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.*