# CounterUps vs PushupChamp

The clearest difference is rating: CounterUps at 4.9 against PushupChamp's 4.3. CounterUps also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 6). PushupChamp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CounterUps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PushupChamp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CounterUps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CounterUps has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of CounterUps's written reviews are positive against 83% of PushupChamp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CounterUps ships an update every 8 days, PushupChamp weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CounterUps | PushupChamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterups-push-up-counter/id1488091840/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushupchamp/id1602692501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [源 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217365131) | [Nicolaas CorneIis Antonius Vertelman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602692503) |

## What reviewers say

### CounterUps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterups-push-up-counter/id1488091840)

This app automatically counts your push-ups using your iPhone's front camera or proximity sensor. It offers various workout modes and 30-day programs, with options to earn screen time by completing exercises. Syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Automatic push-up counting via front camera or proximity sensor, Five distinct workout modes (Reps, Time, Calories, Intervals, Free), Eight progressive 30-day training programs, Earn screen time by completing push-ups, Syncs workout history and calories to Apple Health, Apple Watch counting support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Push-up weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pushups Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Push-up annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Push-up training subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Bundle | $24.99 | per year |
| Pushups Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| CounterUps Pro | $89.99 | one-time |


### PushupChamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushupchamp/id1602692501)

This app uses your phone's camera to count your pushups, helping you track and improve your fitness. It offers various modes like progressive stages, personal records, timed challenges, and custom workouts.

**Highlights:** Camera-based pushup counting, 5 distinct workout modes, Progressive difficulty stages, Personal record challenges, Timed workout modes, Customizable workout sets

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Champion | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CounterUps free?

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

### Is PushupChamp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CounterUps or PushupChamp?

CounterUps is rated higher. CounterUps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while PushupChamp averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do CounterUps or PushupChamp have ads?

CounterUps shows ads; PushupChamp does not.

### Which is updated more often, CounterUps or PushupChamp?

CounterUps ships an update every 8 days, and PushupChamp weekly. Most recently, CounterUps was updated on November 3, 2026 and PushupChamp on October 30, 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.*