# PushFit vs Retainer Timer

The clearest difference is rating: PushFit at 4.7 against Retainer Timer's 1.0. PushFit also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 2). Retainer Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PushFit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushFit has 2.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PushFit ships an update every 3 months, Retainer Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushFit | Retainer Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushfit/id551162217/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retainer-timer/id1411887449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben Humphries](https://appshunter.io/developer/551162220) | [Lachlan Maxwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411887448) |

## What reviewers say

### PushFit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushfit/id551162217)

Automatically count and track your push-up workouts using your device's proximity sensor. Visualize your progress with detailed graphs and calendars, and compete with friends. Customize your experience with themes and motivational photos.

**Highlights:** Automatic push-up counting, Workout progress tracking, Detailed graphs and calendars, Game Center leaderboards, Apple Health integration, Customizable themes and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking progress
- 💡 Motivating for fitness goals
- 🔓 Free app with no subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent push-up detection
- 🔍 Requires precise phone positioning
- 🔍 Face/proximity detection not always reliable
- 🔍 Manually logging reps can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops counting reps
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Proximity sensor not working on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for other exercises (pull-ups, sit-ups, etc.)
- Ability to customize/edit workout history
- Improved friend/leaderboard functionality
- More detailed workout analytics and progress tracking


### Retainer Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retainer-timer/id1411887449)

This app helps users remember to put in their dental retainers or clear aligners after eating. It provides notifications and tracks daily statistics for wear time, with cloud storage for seamless device switching.

**Highlights:** Wear time reminders, Daily statistics, Cloud data storage, Device switching, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushFit free?

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

### Is Retainer Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PushFit or Retainer Timer?

PushFit is rated higher. PushFit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Retainer Timer averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PushFit or Retainer Timer have ads?

Neither PushFit nor Retainer Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushFit or Retainer Timer?

PushFit ships an update every 3 months, and Retainer Timer fortnightly. Most recently, PushFit was updated on November 6, 2026 and Retainer Timer on November 2, 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.*