Comparison

Push vs PushMax

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

Head to head
About

Push

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Ready to get stronger? Want to have some fun on the way too?
  Push-Up Talk app lets you easily track your push ups while getting voice commentary from push up trainers with a large range of fun, cheeky and interesting personalities, such as * Cowboy * Sultry Villain (Female and Male) * Wildlife narrator * Mobster * Wacky Scientist * Drill sergeant * 60's Radio Host * Gym Trainer (Female and Male) And more! Each trainer has their own personality and will try to motivate you in their own way while pushing you to new heights. Automatic Tracking: Push-Up Talk lets you track pushups by using the front camera of your phone. No need to touch the phone or manually remember reps! Modes: * Reps: You decide the number of pushups to aim for * Time: Set the timer and do as many pushups as you can before the time runs out * Free: No limit. Continue doing pushups until you press the stop button. Training program: * Custom programme made exclusively for Push-Up Talk * Multiple levels from beginner to advanced, to help you reach 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 pushups in one set even if you are starting from 0. Leaderboards: Aim for a new record and compete against friends or strangers around the world with weekly, monthly, and all-time leaderboards. Can you get to the top? Statistics (pro functionality): Track your statistics such as lifetime reps, mode distribution, average pushups per session, calories burnt and more! Apple Health sync (pro functionality): Your exercise time and calories burned will be automatically synced to Apple Health. No need to manually log anything! Your data is yours!
  No need to sign up for accounts and your camera data is never stored or sent anywhere. It is purely used to track your reps and is processed directly on your phone. Get stronger! Have fun, track, compete and improve your health with Push Up Talk Terms: https://sugrlog.github.io/pushuptalk-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sugrlog.github.io/pushuptalk-privacy.html

About

PushMax

This app uses AI and your phone's camera to count your push-ups automatically. It helps you build strength at home with personalized plans, progress tracking, and group challenges. Stay motivated with daily streaks and smart reminders.

Highlights
  • AI-powered rep counting via camera
  • Track daily reps, weekly progress, and best sets
  • Follow streak or rep-target challenges
  • Create or join group challenges with friends
  • Weekly leaderboard for progress comparison
  • Home Screen widgets for motivation
Features
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PushMax helps you turn push-ups into a simple daily strength habit. Open the camera, start your set, and let the AI counter track your reps so you can focus on clean movement and steady progress. Build the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core strength you want without a gym, equipment, or complicated setup. Whether you are starting with 5 reps or chasing a new max, PushMax gives you a clear plan and a fast way to log every workout. What you can do with PushMax: • Count push-ups with the camera • Follow simple streak or rep-target challenges • Track today’s reps, weekly progress, total volume, and best sets • Keep a daily streak with smart reminders • Create or join groups with friends • Compare progress on a weekly leaderboard • Add Home Screen widgets for quick motivation PushMax is built for the small daily win: drop down, get the reps done, save the result, and see your progress build over time. No noisy gamification. No crowded dashboard. Just a focused push-up companion that helps you train anywhere and stay consistent. The camera is used for rep tracking during workouts. Frames are not stored. Privacy URL: https://mathhero.space/legal/pushmax/privacy Terms: https://mathhero.space/legal/pushmax/terms

Screenshots

Push4 screens
PushMax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PushMax at every 6 days against Push's every 2 weeks. PushMax also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Push sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PushMax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Push ships an update every 2 weeks, PushMax every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Push versus PushMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushPushMax
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB23 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJacob D KamileManh Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Push

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$39.99
4 purchases

PushMax

Subscriptions3
  • PushMax Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • PushMax Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PushMax Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • PushMax Premium Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Push free?
Push is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushMax free?
PushMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Push or PushMax have ads?
Neither Push nor PushMax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Push or PushMax?
Push ships an update every 2 weeks, and PushMax every 6 days. Most recently, Push was updated on September 17, 2026 and PushMax on September 26, 2026.

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