# Pull ups vs Push Ups Trainer Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pull ups at 82% against Push Ups Trainer Challenge's 49%. Pull ups also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Push Ups Trainer Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull ups sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Push Ups Trainer Challenge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pull ups holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Pull ups's written reviews are positive against 49% of Push Ups Trainer Challenge's.

Pull ups ships an update every 7 months, Push Ups Trainer Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull ups | Push Ups Trainer Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-ups-20-pull-ups-trainer/id612904272/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-trainer-challenge/id690401205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 70 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) | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) |

## What reviewers say

### Pull ups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-ups-20-pull-ups-trainer/id612904272)

This app guides you from zero to 20 pull-ups over 20 weeks with an audio coach. It offers motivation, badges, and integrates with Apple Health. Workouts are short and designed for beginners.

**Highlights:** 0 to 20 pull-up training plan, Personal audio coach guidance, Gradual progression over 20 weeks, Wins and badges for motivation, Integration with Apple Health, Stretching and warmup videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Realistic progression
- 💪 Helps build strength
- 🎉 Motivating and rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear training recommendations
- 🔒 Paywall for full program
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 📝 Misleading app description

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after in-app purchase
- Loses access to purchased content

**Requested features**

- Add beginner-level training
- Allow editing of rest timers
- Integrate with fitness tracking apps
- Expand to full gym workout program


### Push Ups Trainer Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-trainer-challenge/id690401205)

This app guides users through a structured 8-week program to build strength and stamina, aiming to achieve 100 pushups. It features voice cues, progress tracking, and community sharing to motivate users of all fitness levels.

**Highlights:** 8-week 0-100 pushups program, Voice coach guidance, Achievement badges and awards, Community sharing via social media, Curated motivational music, Unlimited access to all pro features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Zen Power Playlist 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Annual | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Helps build up to 100 push-ups
- 💪 Motivational and challenging
- 📈 Tracks progress well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🤯 Subscription model for existing paid users
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lacks customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when switching apps
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Ability to reset or restart progress
- More push-up variations and challenges
- Better offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull ups free?

Pull ups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Push Ups Trainer Challenge free?

Push Ups Trainer Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pull ups or Push Ups Trainer Challenge?

Pull ups is rated higher. Pull ups averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Push Ups Trainer Challenge averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Pull ups or Push Ups Trainer Challenge have ads?

Neither Pull ups nor Push Ups Trainer Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pull ups or Push Ups Trainer Challenge?

Pull ups ships an update every 7 months, and Push Ups Trainer Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Pull ups was updated on September 30, 2026 and Push Ups Trainer Challenge on September 17, 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.*