Comparison

CounterUps vs PushUp 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

PushUp Counter

Features
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Count your push-ups. Track your progress. Stay consistent. PushUp Counter is a simple yet powerful workout tracker designed to help you record your push-up sessions, monitor your progress, and stay focused on your goals. Start a workout, focus on every rep, and let PushUp Counter turn your training history into useful statistics, trends, streaks, insights, and achievements. TRAIN • Quickly count push-ups during your workout • Record multiple sessions in the same day • Organize workouts with tags • Set personal goals • Use sounds and feedback while training TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Browse your complete workout history • Search and filter previous sessions • Explore daily, weekly, and monthly statistics • Discover advanced trends and statistics • Track and improve your workout streak STAY MOTIVATED • Unlock achievements and milestones • Discover automatic insights based on your progress • Set reminders to stay consistent • Keep track of your goals over time APPLE HEALTH Connect your workouts with Apple Health and keep your fitness activity integrated with the Apple ecosystem. IOS WIDGETS Check your daily progress, goal, and streak at a glance from your iPhone Home Screen and quickly jump back into your workout. ICLOUD SYNC Keep your data synchronized with iCloud while continuing to enjoy an offline-first experience. SIMPLE AND FOCUSED No PushUp Counter account required. The app is designed to stay simple, focused, and ready whenever you want to train. Whether you're counting your first reps, building a daily habit, or tracking your progress over time, PushUp Counter helps make every rep count. Open. Train. Count. Improve.

Screenshots

CounterUps4 screens
PushUp Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushUp Counter at none against CounterUps's 9. PushUp Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown). CounterUps's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. PushUp Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CounterUps ships an update weekly, PushUp Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CounterUps versus PushUp Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounterUpsPushUp Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB12 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer源 陈FILIPPO BONOLI

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
None

PushUp Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CounterUps free?
CounterUps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUp Counter free?
PushUp Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CounterUps or PushUp Counter have ads?
CounterUps shows ads; PushUp Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, CounterUps or PushUp Counter?
CounterUps ships an update weekly, and PushUp Counter every 2 months. Most recently, CounterUps was updated on November 10, 2026 and PushUp Counter on November 5, 2026.

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