Comparison

PushupKing vs UpDown

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

Head to head
About

PushupKing

Features
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Make every push-up count with automatic rep tracking. PushupKing turns one daily set into a focused fitness challenge with on-device rep counting, camera-ready guidance, and competitive rankings. WHY PUSHUPKING - On-device vision counts reps without sending video off your phone - Daily rankings make consistency feel competitive - Pre-set guidance helps you frame your body and lock tracking quickly - Workout summaries make score, progress, and streak context easy to review - Referral rewards unlock bonus attempts for friendly rivalries HOW IT WORKS 1. Place your iPhone in front of you. 2. Hold your starting position until tracking locks on. 3. Finish your set and compare your result on the leaderboard. PushupKing is built for fast home workouts, bodyweight training, and anyone who wants a simple push-up counter with a reason to come back tomorrow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

UpDown

This app automatically counts your squats using your iPhone and Apple Watch's motion sensors. It helps you build a daily squat habit with goal rings, streaks, and workout summaries. Customize your tempo and receive haptic feedback for set goals.

Highlights
  • Automatic rep tracking
  • Daily squat goals and streaks
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable squat tempo
  • Workout history and summaries
  • Haptic feedback for set goals
Features
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Stop counting. Start squatting. The smartest rep counter for your leg day. Focus 100% on your form and muscle engagement. UpDown uses the precision motion sensors in your iPhone and Apple Watch to count every rep for you — and now helps you turn squats into a daily habit. [NEW in 1.2] - Daily Goal Ring: Set a daily squat goal and watch the ring fill up with every rep. - Streaks: Squat every day and keep your streak alive. - Workout Summary: See your reps, time, goal progress and streak the moment you finish. - 3-2-1 Countdown: Get into position before counting begins, so setup movements aren't counted. - Hold to Stop: Stopping takes a press-and-hold, so a stray tap never ends your workout. - Test Counting: Try a few practice squats to check your sensitivity before you start. [Key Features] - Precision Counting: Automatic rep tracking via advanced motion sensors. - Apple Watch Support: Track your sets and feel haptic alerts right on your wrist. - Customizable Tempo: Choose Slow, Normal or Fast to match your squat speed, or fine-tune it yourself. - Haptic Notifications: Get a vibration alert every time you hit your set goal. - Workout History: A 30-day chart, monthly calendar, weekly and monthly stats with trends, and every session by day. - Daily Reminder: Get a reminder at the time you choose so you never skip a day. Master your squats with UpDown. Download now!

Screenshots

PushupKing4 screens
UpDown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpDown at none against PushupKing's 3. UpDown also leads on iOS requirement (17.3 vs 26.0). 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. PushupKing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. UpDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PushupKing versus UpDown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushupKingUpDown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKin Fung WongJang Chang Hee

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PushupKing

Subscriptions2
  • PushupKing Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • PushupKing Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Diamond Pack$0.99
None

UpDown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PushupKing free?
PushupKing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpDown free?
UpDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PushupKing or UpDown have ads?
Neither PushupKing nor UpDown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushupKing or UpDown?
PushupKing ships an update every 3 months, and UpDown every 3 months. Most recently, PushupKing was updated on October 24, 2026 and UpDown on October 10, 2026.

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