# Push ups vs Push Up Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Push ups at none against Push Up Counter's 4. Push ups also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5K vs 820). Push Up Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 82%). On price, rating 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. Push ups asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Push ups against 4.8 for Push Up Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push ups has 5K ratings behind it against 820, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Push ups's written reviews are positive against 91% of Push Up Counter's.

Push ups ships an update every 4 months, Push Up Counter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push ups | Push Up Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-100-pushups-trainer/id556434935/reviews)** | [4.8 (820 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-up-counter-100-pushups/id1658514945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 820 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 79 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [Foxyfitness GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658515547) |

## What reviewers say

### Push ups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-100-pushups-trainer/id556434935)

This app guides you from zero to 100 pushups in 10 weeks with a personal audio coach. It offers a structured, achievable plan requiring only 20 minutes, 3 times a week. Earn badges and stay motivated on your journey to a stronger body.

**Highlights:** 0 to 100 pushups in 10 weeks, Personal audio coach guidance, 3 effort levels (counter, knee, full body), Earn wins and badges, Integrated with Apple Health, Compatible with all music apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💪🏽 Awesome
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Motivating
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Needs push notifications
- 💰 Limited free version, requires paid upgrade
- 🚫 Misleading description, doesn't train for 100 pushups in a row
- 🚫 Outdated and not optimized for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Playback issues with audio/music

**Requested features**

- Add Spotify integration
- Provide more exercise options beyond just pushups
- Implement a proximity sensor to automatically count reps
- Offer more advanced programs beyond the 100 pushup goal


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push ups free?

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

### Is Push Up Counter free?

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

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

Push ups is rated higher. Push ups averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Push Up Counter averages 4.8 from 820 ratings.

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

Push Up Counter shows ads; Push ups does not.

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

Push ups ships an update every 4 months, and Push Up Counter every 9 days. Most recently, Push ups was updated on October 24, 2026 and Push Up Counter on October 25, 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.*