Comparison

Pushes vs Push Up Counter

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

Head to head

Pushes

Build great muscles

Free

💪 Health & Fitness

★ 4.6560 ratingsView app →

Push Up Counter

Daily Tracker: Beginner to 100

Free

💪 Health & Fitness

★ 4.6154 ratingsView app →

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

Push Up Counter

This app guides users through progressive push-up training programs, from beginner to advanced levels. It offers automatic tracking of sets, reps, pace, and calories, with seamless integration across Apple devices. Users can also train freely with a freestyle mode.

Highlights

Progressive push-up programs
Freestyle training mode
Automatic set and rep tracking
Heart rate and calorie monitoring
Apple Health integration
iPhone and Apple Watch sync

Features

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Pushanova is a push-up training app for iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. Follow a progressive program to reach 100 push-ups at your own pace. Or train freely with Freestyle mode. Do your own sets and repetitions without a fixed plan. Track your push-ups automatically and see your sets, pace, calories, heart rate, and workout history. Save your workouts to Apple Health. iPhone and Apple Watch work together during your workout. Start on either device and train with a seamless experience across your Apple devices. Pushanova is simple to use and designed for everyone, from beginners to experienced athletes.

Screenshots

Pushes4 screens

Push Up Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Push Up Counter at 3 against Pushes's 1. Pushes's advantage is ratings volume (560 vs 154). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 and Push Up Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pushes against 4.6 for Push Up Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 560 and 154 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Pushes's written reviews are positive against 56% of Push Up Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushes ships an update every 10 days, Push Up Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Pushes versus Push Up Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Pushes	Push Up Counter
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.6 (560 ratings) — better	4.6 (154 ratings)
Positive reviews	52.4% of reviews	56.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	560 — better	154
Update frequency	Every 10 days	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS	18.0	17.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	110 MB	51 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Estee	Yauhen Bahdanovich

Customer experience

Pushes

All ratings558 ratings

Positive89.2%

Neutral4.3%

Negative6.5%

Written reviews63 reviews

Positive52.4%

Neutral11.1%

Negative36.5%

Push Up Counter

All ratings154 ratings

Positive90.3%

Neutral5.2%

Negative4.5%

Written reviews25 reviews

Positive56.0%

Neutral12.0%

Negative32.0%

User reviews

Pushes

From 560 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 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

Room to improve

💰 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

Push Up Counter

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Clean and simple interface
💰 One-time purchase option
🚀 Helps increase push-ups
💡 Motivating for users
👍 Free version available

Room to improve

🐛 Inaccurate rep counting
🐛 Auto-counter not working
🐛 Face recognition issues
🐛 Last rep not ending
🐛 Detection issues (centered, angle)

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

Push Up Counter

Reported bugs

8 issues

Counts 2 reps for every push-up
Auto-counter not working on iPhone 16
Records only one rep for multiple push-ups
Counter only works on tap, not camera
Automatic tracking not working

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Push-up detection not great, triggers when close to phone
Screen goes black during sets
Last rep never ends

Requested features

3 requests

Advice on form and motivation
Cool-down period after reps
Longer rest period option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pushes

Subscriptions1

1 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month

2 purchases

Push Up Counter

Subscriptions1

Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year

One-time1

Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Pushes free?

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

Is Push Up Counter free?

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

Which has better reviews, Pushes or Push Up Counter?

Pushes is rated higher. Pushes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while Push Up Counter averages 4.6 from 154 ratings.

Do Pushes or Push Up Counter have ads?

Neither Pushes nor Push Up Counter shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Pushes or Push Up Counter?

Pushes ships an update every 10 days, and Push Up Counter weekly. Most recently, Pushes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Push Up Counter on November 4, 2026.