# Push Ups Now! vs Push Up Counter

Push Ups Now! and Push Up Counter both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Push Up Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Push Ups Now!'s. Push Up Counter also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (822 vs 3). Push Ups Now!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Push Up Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Push Ups Now! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Push Ups Now! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Counter has 822 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 91% of Push Up Counter'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, Push Up Counter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Ups Now! | Push Up Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-now/id1437502417/reviews)** | [4.8 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-counter-100-pushups/id1658514945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **822** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bo Kalvslund](https://appshunter.io/developer/572272193) | [Foxyfitness GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658515547) |

## 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


### Push Up Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-counter-100-pushups/id1658514945)

This app tracks your push-ups using your phone's sensors and camera, offering a guided training plan and voice coaching. It helps you build strength, set personal records, and compete with others on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Automatic push-up detection, Guided training plans, Voice coaching, Global and friend leaderboards, Goal setting and reminders, Workout streaks, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Push-Up PRO - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Push-Up PRO - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Super PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Push-Up PRO Yearly offer | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps build strength
- 🤩 Fun and motivating
- 📊 Tracks progress well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- ⏰ Inconsistent tracking across time zones
- 🤖 Issues with automated push-up detection

**Reported bugs**

- Losing streak progress
- Inaccurate leaderboard
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More workout types beyond push-ups
- Better social features for competing with friends
- Customizable workout plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push Ups Now! free?

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

### Is Push Up Counter free?

Push Up Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Push Ups Now! is rated higher. Push Ups Now! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Push Up Counter averages 4.8 from 822 ratings.

### Do Push Ups Now! or Push Up Counter have ads?

Both Push Ups Now! and Push Up Counter show ads.

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

Push Ups Now! ships an update every 6 months, and Push Up Counter every 9 days. Most recently, Push Ups Now! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Push Up Counter on October 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*