# Need to pump up vs Pull Ups

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Need to pump up at none against Pull Ups's 1. Need to pump up also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Pull Ups's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull Ups sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Need to pump up asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Need to pump up against 5.0 for Pull Ups. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Need to pump up's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pull Ups's.

Need to pump up ships an update monthly, Pull Ups fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Need to pump up | Pull Ups |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-to-pump-up/id1573749007/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-ups-workout-and-counter/id1631359337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Sobin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486002961) | [Yuriy Dehtyaruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631359339) |

## What reviewers say

### Need to pump up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-to-pump-up/id1573749007)

This app offers home workout programs designed for all fitness levels, focusing on exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and pull-ups. It includes a guide and stopwatch to help users achieve a fit and toned body, suitable for both beginners and athletes.

**Highlights:** Home workout programs, Suitable for all fitness levels, Guided exercises, Convenient stopwatch, Supplementary muscle development for athletes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pull Ups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-ups-workout-and-counter/id1631359337)

This app automatically counts your pull-ups using your phone's sensors, providing a personalized 100-day training plan. It tracks your progress, streaks, and achievements to help you get stronger.

**Highlights:** Automatic rep counting, Personalized 100-day training program, Max pull-up test, Streak and achievement tracking, Freestyle training mode, Progress statistics

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PowerPullUp Pro · Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Need to pump up free?

Need to pump up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pull Ups free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Need to pump up or Pull Ups?

Need to pump up and Pull Ups are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Need to pump up or Pull Ups have ads?

Neither Need to pump up nor Pull Ups shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Need to pump up or Pull Ups?

Need to pump up ships an update monthly, and Pull Ups fortnightly. Most recently, Need to pump up was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pull Ups on November 3, 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.*