# pushr vs Island

pushr and Island both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Island's written reviews are positive against 62% of pushr's. Island also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). pushr's advantage is ratings volume (423 vs 12). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pushr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Island asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for pushr against 4.8 for Island. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pushr has 423 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of pushr's written reviews are positive against 100% of Island's.

pushr ships an update every 2 weeks, Island every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pushr | Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushr-push-up-workouts/id1587610077/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-screen-time-control/id6793142039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **423** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Joao Pozzobon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543758330) | [SideKit](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793142041) |

## 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


### Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-screen-time-control/id6793142039)

This app helps you build self-discipline by managing your screen time without direct blocking. Earn credits by sticking to limits to grow your virtual island and unlock new content. Friends can join to keep each other accountable, but exceeding limits can cause in-game storms.

**Highlights:** Set daily app limits, Receive usage warnings, Friend accountability system, Gamified island growth, Unlock new crops and content, Weather system based on usage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pushr free?

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

### Is Island free?

Island is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Island is rated higher. pushr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 423 ratings, while Island averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do pushr or Island have ads?

Neither pushr nor Island shows ads.

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

pushr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Island every 4 days. Most recently, pushr was updated on October 14, 2026 and Island on October 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.*