Comparison

Boot Camp Challenge vs Stew Smith's Pull

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

Head to head
About

Boot Camp Challenge

This app offers a progressive 18-day fitness program guided by a veteran U.S. Army trainer. It features over 200 exercises with video demonstrations, catering to all fitness levels. Workouts combine cardio, stretching, and muscular endurance for efficient results.

Highlights
  • 18-day progressive program
  • Expert U.S. Army trainer guidance
  • 200+ exercises with video
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Beat-sync music technology
  • Interactive workout customization
  • Health app syncing
Features
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Featured by Apple as a Fitness Essential. Whether you're a first time exerciser or an extreme fitness enthusiast looking for a challenge, BCC has the right program for you. Veteran U.S. Army Trainer and Certified Personal Trainer Lori Patterson guides you through a progressive 18-day program that will get you results quickly, safely, and effectively. Each day combines cardio, stretching and muscular endurance training into one challenging workout. Every one of the 200+ exercises include video DURING YOUR WORKOUT, so that you can always double-check your form. FEATURES • Get the authentic boot camp experience from Lori Patterson, a veteran U.S. Army Trainer and Certified Personal Trainer. • 3 programs designed for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced exercisers. • Includes over 200 unique exercises. Each one includes a video to help you perfect your form. • Works anywhere! Over 125 body weight exercises to push you to your fitness goal. You can also add in equipment if you want a little extra challenge. • lolo's beat-sync technology perfectly matches the tempo of your music to your workout. • Completely interactive. Swap out exercises to personalize your workouts. Increase or decreases the intensity at anytime and your trainer Lori Patterson — and your music — will respond! • Find a Boot Camp Challenge Boot Camp near you. If you enjoy the Boot Camp Challenge program and want to get the full experience in person, you can find a certified Boot Camp Challenge trainer near you. • Sync your workouts to the Health app. • Compatible with most bluetooth heart rate monitors. EXPERT INSTRUCTION While other trainers throw around the term boot camp to describe their programs, Lori Patterson actually trained soldiers while serving in the U.S. Army. Lori is also an ACE, ASCM, AFAA, and WellCoach certified personal trainer. Boot Camp Challenge programs combine authentic military conditioning with the principles of safety and science from the fitness industry, ensuring you a safe and effective workout. Lori will be with you every step of the way, giving you the tips you need to get the most out of your workout and the motivation to keep going no matter how tough it gets. A COMPLETE WORKOUT The Boot Camp Challenge Program combines cardio, stretching, and muscular endurance training in each workout to help you lose fat, improve strength and endurance, and enhance your functional fitness. Basically, you will be building a better you, and with this circuit-style workout, you will do it faster than you could imagine. BEAT-SYNC Boot Camp Challenge dynamically changes the beat of YOUR music to perfectly match your movements. Research shows that music distracts the brain during exercise and faster music causes people to accept and even prefer a greater degree of effort. This means you will work harder without trying (or without even feeling the difference), you will get better results from the increased effort, and most importantly, the time will fly by. DESIGNED AROUND YOU Lori Patterson has worked with thousands of people and she knows how to safely and effectively guide anyone towards their goal. Whether you're a first time exerciser or an extreme fitness enthusiast looking for a challenge, BCC has the right program for you. Plus Boot Camp Challenge gives you control of your program. Change the exercises to match your equipment or simply pick your favorites. You can even turn the intensity down a bit when you're struggling or crank it up when you're ready for more, and Boot Camp Challenge adjusts your workout — and your music — on the fly. SOCIAL SHARING Your personal network is key to reaching your goals. Share your successes with them through Facebook. Works with Health Bluetooth HR Monitor compatible

About

Stew Smith's Pull

This two-week training program is designed to significantly increase your pull-up count. Developed by a former Navy SEAL, it offers a daily routine with video instruction and reminders to help users build upper-body strength quickly and measurably.

Highlights
  • Two-week pull-up training plan
  • Video instruction on perfect form
  • Detailed sample routines
  • Automatic daily reminders
  • Beginner-friendly and scalable
Features
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Pullup Push is a two-week training program proven to increase your pull-ups by 50% to 100%. Designed by former Navy SEAL Lieutenant and renowned coach Stew Smith, this simple daily routine helps anyone improve—whether you can do 1 pull-up or 20. The original Pullup Push program has been used for over 20 years by Navy SEAL candidates, military recruits, police academy applicants, and everyday athletes who want fast, measurable upper-body strength results. What You Get • Daily pull-up training plan based on Stew Smith’s proven two-week progression • Video instruction showing perfect pullup form and how the program works • Detailed sample routine with rep goals and daily structure • Automatic reminders to keep you consistent for all 14 days • Beginner-friendly and scalable for any fitness level Why It Works The Pullup Push method uses smart volume cycling and short daily sessions to build strength quickly. Users commonly see 50% to 100% improvement in just two weeks. Real User Results • “I went from 10 pullups to 23 in 14 days. It works.” •“ Second time doing it—went from 9–10 to 18–19. The program is legit.” About Stew Smith Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL Lieutenant, Naval Academy graduate, and certified strength coach. He has trained thousands for SEAL, Special Forces, SWAT, FBI, and police fitness tests. His work has appeared in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Sports Illustrated, and on National Geographic’s Fight Science.

Screenshots

Boot Camp Challenge4 screens
Stew Smith's Pull4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stew Smith's Pull at 4.6 against Boot Camp Challenge's 3.9. Boot Camp Challenge's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Boot Camp Challenge costs $3.99 and Stew Smith's Pull $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stew Smith's Pull holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Boot Camp Challenge's written reviews are positive against 83% of Stew Smith's Pull's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boot Camp Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Stew Smith's Pull every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boot Camp Challenge versus Stew Smith's Pull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoot Camp ChallengeStew Smith's Pull
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings719 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperloloShred Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Boot Camp Challenge

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative15.2%

Stew Smith's Pull

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Boot Camp Challenge

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes during workouts
  • Login page inaccessible after updates
  • Doesn't resume from where user left off
  • Music playlist resets on app restart
  • Trainer voice overlaps with music
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  • Exercise counter out of sync with video
  • MyFitnessPal sync not working
  • App freezes mid-workout
  • Incompatibility with iOS updates
  • Random music playback issues
  • Double talking/audio glitches
  • Visual elements blocking video

Requested features

13 requests
  • iPad and HD version support
  • Extended program beyond 18-30 days
  • More cardiovascular exercises
  • Additional equipment options (kettlebells, exercise balls)
  • Countdown timer for each move
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  • Better MyFitnessPal integration
  • Detailed form and technique instructions
  • Circuit-style workout format
  • More comprehensive exercise descriptions
  • Ability to ignore pause button
  • Centralized exercise editing menu
  • Twitter sharing option
  • Strength vs stamina workout selection

Stew Smith's Pull

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boot Camp Challenge

No in-app purchases

None

Stew Smith's Pull

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boot Camp Challenge free?
Boot Camp Challenge costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stew Smith's Pull free?
Stew Smith's Pull costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boot Camp Challenge or Stew Smith's Pull?
Stew Smith's Pull is rated higher. Boot Camp Challenge averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stew Smith's Pull averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Boot Camp Challenge or Stew Smith's Pull have ads?
Neither Boot Camp Challenge nor Stew Smith's Pull shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boot Camp Challenge or Stew Smith's Pull?
Boot Camp Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Stew Smith's Pull every 31 months. Most recently, Boot Camp Challenge was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stew Smith's Pull on October 1, 2026.

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