# The Push vs Push Up Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Push Up Challenge at 64% against The Push's 0%. Push Up Challenge also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). The Push's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Push sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Push Up Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Push Up Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Challenge has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Push's written reviews are positive against 64% of Push Up Challenge's.

The Push ships an update every 7 months, Push Up Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Push | Push Up Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-push-up-challenge/id1439685627/reviews) | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-challenge-push-ups/id1449241843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samantha Roobol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415281405) | [Dan Nguyen Ngoc Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460122113) |

## What reviewers say

### The Push

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-push-up-challenge/id1439685627)

This app offers guided challenges to help you build upper body and core strength. Choose from 30 to 100-day programs designed to increase your push-up count significantly.

**Highlights:** 30 to 100-day push-up challenges, Build upper body strength, Develop core strength, Improve push-up form, Track progress

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Tabata | $0.99 | one-time |
| For Beginners | $0.99 | one-time |
| Push-Up Variations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Push-Up, Plank & Squats | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Push-Up Challenge | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60-Day Challenge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


### Push Up Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-challenge-push-ups/id1449241843)

This free home exercise app acts as a personal coach and a competitive game. It offers structured push-up routines for various fitness levels, helping to improve metabolism, reduce stress, and build muscle strength. Track your progress and challenge friends offline or online.

**Highlights:** Multiple fitness levels, Progress tracking and statistics, Offline practice with bot, Online competition with friends, Count episodes via sensors or touch, Rankings of push-up times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Push free?

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

### Is Push Up Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Push or Push Up Challenge?

Push Up Challenge is rated higher. The Push averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Push Up Challenge averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.

### Do The Push or Push Up Challenge have ads?

Push Up Challenge shows ads; The Push does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Push or Push Up Challenge?

The Push ships an update every 7 months, and Push Up Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, The Push was updated on October 29, 2026 and Push Up Challenge on November 2, 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.*