Comparison

Boot Camp Challenge vs Stew Smith's Push

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 Push

This 14-day program uses a proven method to double your pushup count in just two weeks. Developed by a former Navy SEAL, it offers daily routines, video guidance on proper form, and automatic reminders for consistent progress.

Highlights
  • 14-day pushup progression
  • Proper pushup form videos
  • Daily routine chart
  • Automatic workout reminders
  • Suitable for all fitness levels
Features
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Pushup Push is a proven two-week training program designed to increase your pushups by 50% to 100%. Created by former Navy SEAL Lieutenant Stew Smith, this simple daily routine delivers fast, measurable strength gains for any fitness level. Originally developed to help candidates prepare for the Navy SEAL Physical Screening Test, the Pushup Push method has been used for over 20 years by military recruits, police applicants, athletes, and anyone looking to dramatically improve their pushup performance. What’s Inside • Step-by-step videos from Stew Smith explaining proper pushup form and how the program works • Daily routine and workout chart guiding you through the full 14-day progression • Automatic reminders to help you stay consistent and complete each day’s session Real User Results • “I went from a max of 60 pushups to 103. It worked great!” • “Jumped from 55 to 82 on my test. This program delivers.” About Stew Smith Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL Lieutenant, U.S. Naval Academy graduate, and certified strength coach. He has trained thousands for Navy SEAL, Special Forces, SWAT, FBI, and police fitness tests. His work has been featured in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Sports Illustrated, and National Geographic’s Fight Science.

Screenshots

Boot Camp Challenge4 screens
Stew Smith's Push4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boot Camp Challenge at 77% against Stew Smith's Push's 32%. Boot Camp Challenge also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months). Stew Smith's Push's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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 Push $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 Push holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boot Camp Challenge has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Boot Camp Challenge's written reviews are positive against 32% of Stew Smith's Push's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Boot Camp Challenge versus Stew Smith's Push: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoot Camp ChallengeStew Smith's Push
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better32.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#103 — better#181
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB27 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 Push

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative52.0%

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 Push

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boot Camp Challenge

No in-app purchases

None

Stew Smith's Push

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 Push free?
Stew Smith's Push costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boot Camp Challenge or Stew Smith's Push?
Stew Smith's Push is rated higher. Boot Camp Challenge averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stew Smith's Push averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Boot Camp Challenge or Stew Smith's Push have ads?
Neither Boot Camp Challenge nor Stew Smith's Push shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boot Camp Challenge or Stew Smith's Push?
Boot Camp Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Stew Smith's Push every 31 months. Most recently, Boot Camp Challenge was updated on October 13, 2026 and Stew Smith's Push on October 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Boot Camp Challenge or Stew Smith's Push?
Boot Camp Challenge currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Stew Smith's Push at #181. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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