# Push Up Counter vs Pushup

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pushup at none against Push Up Counter's 4. Pushup also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Push Up Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (794 vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Push Up Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pushup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pushup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Up Counter has 794 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Push Up Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pushup's.

Push Up Counter ships an update every 9 days, Pushup every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Up Counter | Pushup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-counter-100-pushups/id1658514945/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-pal/id6748622838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **794** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 372 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foxyfitness GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658515547) | [Marc Santiago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826630669) |

## What reviewers say

### Push Up Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-counter-100-pushups/id1658514945)

This app tracks your push-ups using your phone's sensors and camera, offering a guided training plan and voice coaching. It helps you build strength, set personal records, and compete with others on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Automatic push-up detection, Guided training plans, Voice coaching, Global and friend leaderboards, Goal setting and reminders, Workout streaks, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Push-Up PRO - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Push-Up PRO - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Super PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Push-Up PRO Yearly offer | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps build strength
- 🤩 Fun and motivating
- 📊 Tracks progress well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- ⏰ Inconsistent tracking across time zones
- 🤖 Issues with automated push-up detection

**Reported bugs**

- Losing streak progress
- Inaccurate leaderboard
- App crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More workout types beyond push-ups
- Better social features for competing with friends
- Customizable workout plans


### Pushup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-pal/id6748622838)

This app uses your iPhone's camera to automatically detect and count your push-ups. It tracks your progress over time, offers a daily practice mode, and allows you to set custom goals. Stay motivated with reminders and sync your data to Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Automatic push-up detection via camera, Real-time rep counting, Progress visualization (daily, weekly, monthly), Daily practice mode for consistency, Customizable daily and long-term goals, HealthKit integration for data syncing, Reminders and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push Up Counter free?

Push Up Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pushup free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Push Up Counter or Pushup?

Pushup is rated higher. Push Up Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 794 ratings, while Pushup averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Push Up Counter or Pushup have ads?

Push Up Counter shows ads; Pushup does not.

### Which is updated more often, Push Up Counter or Pushup?

Push Up Counter ships an update every 9 days, and Pushup every 2 months. Most recently, Push Up Counter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pushup on September 9, 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.*