Comparison

Pull Ups vs PushUps

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

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About

Pull Ups

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
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Do more pull-ups with PowerPullUp — a pull-up workout plan and a pull-up counter in one app. Take a max test, get a 100-day training program for your level, and let the phone in your pocket count the reps. HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS 1. A max test shows how many pull-ups you can do now. 2. The app builds a 100-day plan for your level: training days and recovery days. 3. Every workout is ready: sets, target reps and a rest timer. No need to invent your workload at the bar — open today's workout and follow it. YOUR PHONE COUNTS YOUR PULL-UPS The automatic pull-up counter uses your phone's motion sensors — no camera and no tapping between reps. 1. Tap Start. 2. Put your phone upright in a snug pocket. 3. Hang still for 1–2 seconds and wait for the long signal. 4. Do your set — the app counts the reps. If a rep is missed, you can correct the count after the set. WHAT'S INSIDE • 100-day pull-up program based on your max test • Sets, target reps and rest timer for every workout • Automatic pull-up counter with count correction • Workout history, total reps and progress statistics • Training streaks and achievements • Freestyle mode for workouts outside the program PROGRESS IN NUMBERS Every workout is saved. See how many sets and reps you've done and how your pull-ups change over time. FAQ How do I increase my pull-ups? Train regularly, with proper rest between sets and between training days. PowerPullUp calculates sets and reps for your level, so you don't have to guess the workload. Do I need a gym? No. A pull-up bar at home, in the park, on a street workout ground or at the gym is enough. Where should I keep my phone? Upright in a snug pocket — the counter is more accurate that way. I can only do 1–2 pull-ups. Is it for me? Yes. The main program starts from one pull-up in the max test. WHO POWERPULLUP IS FOR For anyone who wants to do more pull-ups, train consistently or bring structure to pull-up bar training, street workout and calisthenics. PowerPullUp is focused on pull-ups — it is not a full-body exercise library. Take your max test and start your first workout with a plan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://powerpullup.pro/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://powerpullup.pro/privacy.html

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PushUps

Features
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No more counting in your head. PushUps uses your iPhone's TrueDepth camera to automatically detect and count every rep in real time — hands-free, so you can focus entirely on your form. SMART REP COUNTING WITH AR Place your iPhone face-up on the floor between your hands. A 5-layer detection algorithm tracks your head height with millimeter precision and counts only real reps — filtering out head nods, rocking, and jitter. It even detects the bottom of a push-up when your face gets too close for the camera to see, so no rep ever goes uncounted. STRUCTURED TRAINING PROGRAMS Follow a science-backed plan designed to take you to your goal: • 50 Push-Ups — 4-week beginner program, 3 days/week • 100 Push-Ups — 6-week intermediate program with progressive overload • 200 Push-Ups — 12-week elite program with built-in re-testing phases • ARMY PRO — 6-week military-grade plan with Strength, Volume, Pyramid, Endurance, and Max Effort days, modeled after U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Forces standards Take a quick fitness test before starting — the app assigns the right difficulty column so you're always training at your edge. 7 PUSH-UP VARIATIONS Log Classic, Wide, Diamond, Decline, Incline, Archer, and Pseudo Planche sets. Mix variations across a session to build balanced, complete upper-body strength. RECOVERY INSIGHTS The app reads your Heart Rate Variability and Resting Heart Rate from Apple Health to calculate a daily recovery score. Know whether to push hard, train moderately, or rest — before you even begin. PERSONAL RECORDS & 16 ACHIEVEMENTS Automatically track PRs for Max Reps in a Set, Max Session Volume, Max Weekly Volume, and Longest Streak. Unlock achievements from your first 50-rep set all the way to a lifetime 50,000-rep milestone. COMPETE ON GAME CENTER Six global leaderboards track your max set, max session, weekly volume, and all-time total. Filter by friends or global rankings to see exactly where you stand. STATS THAT MOTIVATE Visual charts show your rep history by day, week, month, or all time. Track total sessions, lifetime reps, total training days, and cumulative workout duration at a glance. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Auto-import your weight, height, and biometrics from Apple Health for accurate calorie tracking. Every completed workout is written back to Health as a Functional Strength Training activity with calories burned. ICLOUD SYNC Your workouts, progress, and records sync automatically across all your devices via iCloud — no account required.

Screenshots

Pull Ups4 screens
PushUps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PushUps at every 4 days against Pull Ups's fortnightly. Pull Ups's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pull Ups sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PushUps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pull Ups ships an update fortnightly, PushUps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pull Ups versus PushUps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPull UpsPushUps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuriy DehtyarukValeriy Soglaev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pull Ups

One-time1
  • PowerPullUp Pro · Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

PushUps

Subscriptions2
  • PushUps Pro — Monthly$1.291 Month
  • PushUps Pro — Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Pull Ups free?
Pull Ups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUps free?
PushUps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pull Ups or PushUps have ads?
Neither Pull Ups nor PushUps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pull Ups or PushUps?
Pull Ups ships an update fortnightly, and PushUps every 4 days. Most recently, Pull Ups was updated on October 14, 2026 and PushUps on October 8, 2026.

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