Comparison

pushr vs Thru

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

pushr

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
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pushr is your new favorite workout companion. use it to intelligently count your push-up repetitions using facial tracking and keep track of your progress. all in a beautiful interface designed to keep you motivated. COUNT PUSH-UPS use pushr to automatically count your push-ups while looking at your iPhone. log your push-up workouts with sets, reps, and rest times – and store stats such as average push-up duration, rest time, and weather conditions. KEEP A STREAK log at least one workout each day and keep your streak going as strong as you. you can also enable a daily notification so you don't miss a day. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS select any workout and share your glory on Instagram stories with a single tap, sync your workouts automatically with the Health and Fitness apps. or, do your best to contribute to our live global push-ups counter. pushr is constantly being updated with new features and improvements. if you have any feedback or suggestions, please reach out at pushr@joogps.com. keep pushin' terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Thru

Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.

Highlights
  • Virtual thru-hiking expeditions
  • Real-world step tracking integration
  • Interactive progress map
  • Illustrated landscape representations
  • Trail badge collection
  • Landmark check-ins
Features
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Ever dreamed of completing a legendary thru hike? Now you can conquer epic trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Grand Tour des Alpes, and more using nothing but your daily steps! Thru connects your real-world activity to a breathtaking virtual expedition. Whether you're walking the dog, running a marathon, or simply pacing around the office, every single mile moves your hiker further along the virtual trail. See your progress unfold on a beautifully designed, interactive map. As you clock the miles, you'll pass through illustrated representations of iconic landscapes. Stay motivated by collecting unique trail badges, checking in at landmarks, and watching your virtual self complete the journey.

Screenshots

pushr4 screens
Thru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thru at none against pushr's 4. Thru also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 62%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). pushr's advantage is ratings volume (427 vs 121). On price, update cadence, ads 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. pushr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Thru asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thru holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 427 and 121 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of pushr's written reviews are positive against 93% of Thru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pushr ships an update every 2 weeks, Thru every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
pushr versus Thru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpushrThru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (427 ratings)4.9 (121 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings427 — better121
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao PozzobonAaron La Lau

Customer experience

pushr

All ratings423 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative24.6%

Thru

All ratings121 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%

Bugs and requests

pushr

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Daily workout limit resets inconsistently
  • Streak is lost easily
  • Cannot share to Instagram from within the app

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Dark mode icon support
  • Timer between sets with automatic rest start
  • Daily workout reminders/notifications
  • More data tracking (weekly, monthly, total pushups)
  • Sensitivity adjustment for tracking
  • Sharing to Instagram from within the app
  • Friendship feature to check progress

Thru

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

pushr

Subscriptions3
  • pushr3 Days trial2 variants$3.991 Month
  • pushr7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • pushr3 Days trial$23.901 Year
None

Thru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pushr free?
pushr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thru free?
Thru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, pushr or Thru?
Thru is rated higher. pushr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Thru averages 4.9 from 121 ratings.
Do pushr or Thru have ads?
Neither pushr nor Thru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pushr or Thru?
pushr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thru every 9 days. Most recently, pushr was updated on October 23, 2026 and Thru on October 21, 2026.

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