Comparison

CounterUps 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
About

CounterUps

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. Advanced features and statistics are available with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Automatic push-up counting via camera/sensor
  • Screen time rewards for exercise
  • Five distinct workout modes
  • Eight 30-day progressive programs
  • Workout history and achievements
  • Apple Health calorie syncing
  • Apple Watch counting
Features
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CounterUps counts your push-ups for you. Put your iPhone on the floor under your chest, screen up. On Face ID iPhones the front camera watches each rep, so you don't have to tap. # Train to earn screen time Block the apps that distract you and unlock them with push-ups. Requires iOS Screen Time. Pro can change how many seconds each rep is worth. # Automatic counting - Front camera / TrueDepth (recommended on Face ID iPhones) - Proximity sensor as an alternative - Sound and haptics, so you don't need to watch the screen - Manual tap and voice counting always available You can also place your iPhone in landscape beside your body: it films a side view, counts automatically, and saves a training video. # Five workout modes - Reps: set a number and finish it - Time: train for a set duration - Calories: keep going until you hit your target - Intervals: sets and rest you define - Free: no cap, just count # Eight 30-day programs Eight progressive 30-day tracks, from an absolute-beginner track to a daily 30-rep track. Three are free. Pick the weekdays that work for you, and the app builds the calendar. # Progress - Workout history and achievements - Workouts can sync calories to Apple Health - Apple Watch counting with motion sensors - Full statistics, strength curves, and the yearly calendar are Pro # Free and Pro Free includes automatic counting, all five modes, screen-time exchange, achievements, and three 30-day programs. Pro unlocks the other five programs, full statistics, the training calendar, deeper analysis, iCloud sync, custom scheduling, an adjustable exchange rate, and more app icons (2 free, 4 with Pro). Some subscription plans include a free trial. Price and trial eligibility are shown in the app before you confirm a purchase. # Links FAQ: https://github.com/chenhuaizhe/FAQ/blob/master/pushups_faq.md Terms of Use: https://www.bigbeefit.com/counterups/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bigbeefit.com/counterups/privacy We use the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Push Up Counter

Track your push-ups automatically using your iPhone camera. Engage in flight-based games, battle bosses, and follow personalized training plans to build strength and achieve your fitness goals. Compete globally and sync your progress.

Highlights
  • Automatic rep counting via iPhone camera
  • Gamified flight and boss battle modes
  • Personalized training plans
  • Global leaderboards and competition
  • Workout history and detailed stats
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Build strength. Beat your best. Own the arena. Make every push up count with Push Up Arena. Your iPhone camera counts your reps while you focus on getting stronger. Fly a plane with your movements, battle bosses, follow personalized training, and compete with players around the world. From your first rep to your next personal best, find your reason to keep pushing. FREE TO PLAY • Automatic rep counting with your iPhone camera • Week 1 of Personalized Training, including your initial best-effort test • Boss Mode Chapter 1 • Pushup Pilot Chapter 1 on both Flight and Targets routes • Perfect Pushup endless flight, with a cooldown for free players • Achievements, milestones, detailed stats, and workout history • Global leaderboards and friendly competition through Game Center • Notifications when friends pass your score • iCloud sync for your push ups and stats • Optional Apple Health workout saving The free version includes ads. TAKE FLIGHT WITH PUSHUP PILOT Your push ups control the plane. Move up and down to fly through gates, aim at targets, and face flying bosses. Earn stars across two routes, each with 30 levels in six chapters. Go for your longest flight in Perfect Pushup, the endless mode with daily and all-time leaderboards. Chapter 1 of both routes is free. Later chapters require Pro. In free Perfect Pushup runs, reaching 10 push ups (20 gates) starts a one-hour cooldown before your next attempt. Shorter runs can be retried immediately. Pro removes the cooldown. TRAIN WITH A PLAN Start with a best-effort test, then follow personalized workouts with varied sets and time to recover. Rate how each workout felt to help your plan adapt. Set an optional daily reminder to stay consistent. Week 1 is free, including your initial test and personalized workouts. Pro unlocks Week 2 and beyond and removes ads. Free training includes ads during workout breaks. BATTLE THROUGH BOSS MODE Every rep deals damage. Follow the Boss Road, defeat enemies, earn gold, and unlock tougher challenges. Take on optional bosses for extra rewards and put your endurance to the test. Chapter 1 is free. Pro gives you access to every chapter as you advance. CONNECT WITH APPLE HEALTH Optionally save new push-up sets to Apple Health as strength workouts, including workout times and approximate calories when permitted. Push-up counts are attached as workout details, which Apple Health may not display. Connect in Settings and choose what to allow. No Apple Health data is read. This feature is free. GO FURTHER WITH PRO • Continue Personalized Training from Week 2 onward • Play every Pushup Pilot chapter as you progress • Enjoy unlimited Perfect Pushup attempts without a cooldown • Unlock the full Boss Mode journey • Remove ads throughout the app Pro requires a paid in-app purchase. Prices and available plans are shown in the app. MAKE YOUR NEXT REP COUNT Fit in a quick set, follow your training plan, take flight, or challenge your next boss. Every session is another chance to beat yesterday. Step into the arena. Build your strength, one rep at a time. Privacy Policy: https://www.pushupchampion.com/daily-pushups-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.pushupchampion.com/daily-pushups-terms-and-conditions/ License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: devkoosv@gmail.com

Screenshots

CounterUps4 screens
Push Up Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

CounterUps and Push Up Counter both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Push Up Counter's written reviews are positive against 57% of CounterUps's. CounterUps's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. CounterUps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Push Up Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CounterUps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 67 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of CounterUps's written reviews are positive against 81% of Push Up Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CounterUps ships an update weekly, Push Up Counter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CounterUps versus Push Up Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterUpsPush Up Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31 ratings) — better4.8 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews81.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3167 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB30 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer源 陈Nicolaas CorneIis Antonius Vertelman

Customer experience

CounterUps

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative26.7%

Push Up Counter

All ratings67 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CounterUps

Subscriptions8
  • Push-up weekly subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pushups Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Push-up annual subscription$14.991 Year
  • Push-up training subscription7 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium Plus Bundle$24.991 Year
  • Pushups Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • CounterUps Pro$34.99
1 purchases

Push Up Counter

One-time1
  • Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is CounterUps free?
CounterUps 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, CounterUps or Push Up Counter?
CounterUps is rated higher. CounterUps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Push Up Counter averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do CounterUps or Push Up Counter have ads?
Both CounterUps and Push Up Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, CounterUps or Push Up Counter?
CounterUps ships an update weekly, and Push Up Counter every 9 days. Most recently, CounterUps was updated on November 11, 2026 and Push Up Counter on November 12, 2026.

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