Comparison

CounterUps vs PushUps

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 offers personalized home workout plans, including push-up challenges and custom training based on your metrics. Track your progress, sync data with Apple Health, and stay motivated with reminders to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout planner
  • Push-up challenges
  • Distance sensor for exercise counting
  • Heart rate data stats
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • Customizable fitness goals
  • Reminder and notification system
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

PushUps

This app helps you build strength by counting and tracking your push-ups. It offers features for beginners and experienced users, with progress tracking, goal setting, and guided workout plans to foster a consistent fitness habit.

Highlights
  • Fast rep counter
  • Progress tracking with charts
  • Goal setting
  • Built-in timer
  • Guided workout plans
  • Touchless rep counting
  • Home screen widget
Features
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Build strength, one push-up at a time. PushUps is your dedicated push-up counter and workout tracker. Designed to help you count every rep, track your progress, and build a consistent fitness habit. Whether you're starting your bodyweight training journey or training daily to reach new personal records, PushUps keeps your workouts focused, simple, and distraction-free. FREE FEATURES: - Fast rep counter – Tap to count push-ups instantly during your workout - Progress tracking – View your push-up history by day, week, and month with visual charts - Goal setting – Set personal targets and build a daily exercise habit - Built-in timer – Structure your strength training sessions with interval timing - Custom app icons – Personalize your home screen PRO FEATURES: - Training Mode – Follow guided push-up workout plans designed to build strength progressively - Touchless counter – Hands-free rep counting using proximity detection for uninterrupted calisthenics workouts - Detailed workout history – Analyze your performance with filtering and insights - Manual entry – Log past sessions to keep your fitness tracker complete - Daily reminders – Stay motivated with customizable workout notifications - Home Screen widget – See your progress at a glance without opening the app DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE: Whether you're new to bodyweight training or a calisthenics veteran, PushUps is built to be fast, intuitive, and effective.  No clutter, no complexity — just you and your workout. Start your strength training journey today. Download PushUps and track every rep toward a stronger you. LEGAL: - Terms of Service: https://www.polydez.com/push-up-counter-tracker/ - Privacy Policy: https://www.polydez.com/push-up-counter-tracker/ - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CounterUps4 screens
PushUps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CounterUps at 4.9 against PushUps's 3.7. CounterUps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 3). PushUps's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. CounterUps sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PushUps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 3.7. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CounterUps ships an update weekly, PushUps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CounterUps versus PushUps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterUpsPushUps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB39 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer源 陈Polydez

Customer experience

CounterUps

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral17.2%
Negative27.6%

PushUps

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CounterUps

Subscriptions8
  • Push-up weekly subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pushups Monthly Subscription$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$89.99
4 purchases

PushUps

Subscriptions3
  • PushUps Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PushUps Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • PushUps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PushUps Pro$24.99

Questions

Is CounterUps free?
CounterUps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUps free?
PushUps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CounterUps or PushUps?
CounterUps is rated higher. CounterUps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while PushUps averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do CounterUps or PushUps have ads?
CounterUps shows ads; PushUps does not.
Which is updated more often, CounterUps or PushUps?
CounterUps ships an update weekly, and PushUps every 2 months. Most recently, CounterUps was updated on October 18, 2026 and PushUps on October 12, 2026.

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