# CounterUps vs Snack Workouts

The clearest difference is ads: Snack Workouts at none against CounterUps's shown. Snack Workouts also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 57%). CounterUps's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 3). On price, rating, 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 Snack Workouts sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CounterUps against 5.0 for Snack Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CounterUps has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of CounterUps's written reviews are positive against 67% of Snack Workouts's.

CounterUps ships an update every 8 days, Snack Workouts every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CounterUps | Snack Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterups-push-up-counter/id1488091840/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snack-workouts-pyup/id6477382038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [源 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217365131) | [Goodwhale](https://appshunter.io/developer/530872100) |

## 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 |


### Snack Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snack-workouts-pyup/id6477382038)

This app integrates short, effective exercise breaks into your daily routine to combat the negative effects of prolonged sitting. It offers customizable goals and reminders, making it easy to stay active and energized throughout the day.

**Highlights:** Short, active breaks during the day, Combats effects of prolonged sitting, Customizable daily goals, Exercise reminders, Flexible scheduling options, Focus on consistency over intensity

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic commitment | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Basic commitment | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Serious commitment | $4.99 | per year |
| Serious commitment | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 pushup | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 pushups | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 pushups | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime commitment | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime commitment | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25 pushups | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100 pushups | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CounterUps free?

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

### Is Snack Workouts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CounterUps or Snack Workouts?

Snack Workouts is rated higher. CounterUps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Snack Workouts averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CounterUps or Snack Workouts have ads?

CounterUps shows ads; Snack Workouts does not.

### Which is updated more often, CounterUps or Snack Workouts?

CounterUps ships an update every 8 days, and Snack Workouts every 24 months. Most recently, CounterUps was updated on October 30, 2026 and Snack Workouts on October 16, 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.*