Comparison

Pushes vs Simplest Push

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pushes

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
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Make push-ups easier and more fun with your smart workout partner. Key Features: Simple and intuitive interface for easy use Uses your phone’s proximity sensor to count push-ups automatically Step-by-step personalized training plans to guide your progress Daily log to easily review your workout history Clear statistics and graphs to track your development Reminders to help you stay consistent Download the Push-Up app now and start building a healthier habit. Terms of Service: https://www.estee.co/pushes-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.estee.co/pushes-privacy-policy

About

Simplest Push

This app uses your iPhone's front camera to count your push-ups automatically. Simply place your device under your face and perform your workout.

Highlights
  • Automatic push-up counting
  • Uses front camera for detection
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Track your fitness progress
Features
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■ How to use Place your iPhone under your face and push up!

Screenshots

Pushes4 screens
Simplest Push2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplest Push at none against Pushes's 1. Simplest Push also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 52%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pushes's advantage is ratings volume (560 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pushes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Simplest Push asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simplest Push 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Pushes's written reviews are positive against 86% of Simplest Push's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushes ships an update every 10 days, Simplest Push every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pushes versus Simplest Push: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushesSimplest Push
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (560 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings560 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEsteeShigeki Matsunaka

Customer experience

Pushes

All ratings558 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative36.5%

Simplest Push

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Pushes

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to skip programmed sets
  • Average pushup time calculation excluding breaks
  • Option to start at higher difficulty levels
  • Continued free access to basic counter after reaching goals

Simplest Push

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pushes

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

Simplest Push

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pushes free?
Pushes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simplest Push free?
Simplest Push is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pushes or Simplest Push?
Simplest Push is rated higher. Pushes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while Simplest Push averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pushes or Simplest Push have ads?
Neither Pushes nor Simplest Push shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pushes or Simplest Push?
Pushes ships an update every 10 days, and Simplest Push every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pushes was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simplest Push on November 3, 2026.

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