# Push Ups Challenge vs Push Up Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Push Up Counter at 4.8 against Push Ups Challenge's 1.0. Push Up Counter also leads on ratings volume (794 vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). Push Ups Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Push Up Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Push Ups Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Push Up Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Counter has 794 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Push Ups Challenge's written reviews are positive against 90% of Push Up Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Push Ups Challenge ships an update every 6 weeks, Push Up Counter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Ups Challenge | Push Up Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-challenge/id1553051325/reviews) | **[4.8 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-counter-100-pushups/id1658514945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **794** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 35 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eray Aksoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549464012) | [Foxyfitness GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658515547) |

## What reviewers say

### Push Ups Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-challenge/id1553051325)

Achieve your goal of performing 100 push-ups in just six weeks with this free fitness application. Designed for convenience, you can train effectively at home, work, or school.

**Highlights:** Achieve 100 push-ups goal, 6-week training program, Workout anywhere, Targets chest and shoulder muscles, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Push Up Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-counter-100-pushups/id1658514945)

This app tracks your push-ups using your phone's sensors and camera, offering a guided training plan and voice coaching. It helps you build strength, set personal records, and compete with others on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Automatic push-up detection, Guided training plans, Voice coaching, Global and friend leaderboards, Goal setting and reminders, Workout streaks, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Push-Up PRO - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Push-Up PRO - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Super PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Push-Up PRO Yearly offer | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps build strength
- 🤩 Fun and motivating
- 📊 Tracks progress well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- ⏰ Inconsistent tracking across time zones
- 🤖 Issues with automated push-up detection

**Reported bugs**

- Losing streak progress
- Inaccurate leaderboard
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More workout types beyond push-ups
- Better social features for competing with friends
- Customizable workout plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push Ups Challenge free?

Push Ups Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Push Up Counter free?

Push Up Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Push Ups Challenge or Push Up Counter?

Push Up Counter is rated higher. Push Ups Challenge averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Push Up Counter averages 4.8 from 794 ratings.

### Do Push Ups Challenge or Push Up Counter have ads?

Push Up Counter shows ads; Push Ups Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Push Ups Challenge or Push Up Counter?

Push Ups Challenge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Push Up Counter every 9 days. Most recently, Push Ups Challenge was updated on June 5, 2026 and Push Up Counter on September 25, 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.*