# pushr vs PodPower

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PodPower at 100% against pushr's 62%. PodPower also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). pushr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (428 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pushr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PodPower sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PodPower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pushr has 428 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of pushr's written reviews are positive against 100% of PodPower's.

pushr ships an update every 2 weeks, PodPower every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pushr | PodPower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushr-push-up-workouts/id1587610077/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podpower-workout-coach/id1606864098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **428** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joao Pozzobon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543758330) | [Andreas Ink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571600412) |

## What reviewers say

### pushr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushr-push-up-workouts/id1587610077)

This app uses facial tracking to automatically count your push-up repetitions. Log your workouts with detailed stats, maintain a daily streak, and share your progress with friends or sync with health apps.

**Highlights:** Automatic push-up counting via facial tracking, Log workouts with sets, reps, and rest times, Track detailed workout statistics, Maintain a daily workout streak, Share progress on social media, Sync with Health and Fitness apps

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pushr | $3.99 | per month |
| pushr | $11.99 | per year |
| pushr | $23.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful design and UI
- 💡 Innovative use of camera for tracking
- 🚀 Simple and effective functionality
- ✅ Accurate tracking (for some users)
- ✨ Minimalist interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking accuracy
- 💡 Poor performance in low light
- 💰 Subscription required for full features
- ⚖️ Limited free usage (one workout/day)
- 🤔 Overpriced subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Head tracking breaks in low light
- Camera recognition is iffy/strict
- Doesn't track all push-ups
- Tracks head movement as push-ups
- App asks for rating before opening

**Requested features**

- Option for side view tracking
- Calendar for streaks and progress
- Ability to add friends and see stats/leaderboards
- More than one free workout per day
- Option to watch ads for extra workouts


### PodPower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podpower-workout-coach/id1606864098)

This app uses your AirPods motion sensors to automatically count your pushups, sit-ups, and squats hands-free. It provides real-time feedback on your form and tracks your progress over time to help you build strength with short, realistic home workouts.

**Highlights:** Hands-free rep counting with AirPods, Automatic pushup, sit-up, and squat tracking, Real-time form and depth feedback, Progress tracking for reps, sets, and streaks, Quick calibration for personalized tracking, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheerful | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pushr free?

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

### Is PodPower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pushr or PodPower?

PodPower is rated higher. pushr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 428 ratings, while PodPower averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do pushr or PodPower have ads?

Neither pushr nor PodPower shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pushr or PodPower?

pushr ships an update every 2 weeks, and PodPower every 6 months. Most recently, pushr was updated on October 25, 2026 and PodPower on October 24, 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.*