Comparison

Pushup vs PushUp Synth

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

Head to head
About

Pushup

This app uses your iPhone's camera to automatically detect and count your push-ups. It tracks your progress over time, offers a daily practice mode, and allows you to set custom goals. Stay motivated with reminders and sync your data to Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Automatic push-up detection via camera
  • Real-time rep counting
  • Progress visualization (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Daily practice mode for consistency
  • Customizable daily and long-term goals
  • HealthKit integration for data syncing
  • Reminders and notifications
Features
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PushupPal is your smart companion for building a consistent push-up habit. Using your iPhone’s camera, PushupPal automatically detects and counts your push-ups with precision. Just focus on your form and let the app track your progress in real time. Key Features: Automatic Push-Up Detection Your device’s camera tracks your reps with accurate motion recognition. Progress Tracking Visualize your performance over time with daily, weekly, and monthly insights. Daily Practice Mode Stay motivated with a focused mode designed for maintaining consistency. HealthKit Integration Sync your push-up data directly to Apple Health to keep all your fitness data in one place. Custom Goals Set daily targets and long-term goals to stay accountable. Reminders and Notifications Get gentle reminders to help you stick to your routine. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, PushupPal helps you train smarter, build better habits, and reach your fitness goals.

About

PushUp Synth

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PushUp Synth is a fun, energizing fitness tracker for pushups with a retro neon vibe. Start free with 10 Starter levels. Upgrade once to unlock Pro. No subscription. Ever. Choose your coach, pick your soundtrack and get instant feedback that keeps you moving. No accounts, no subscriptions — just start and train. Every rep is logged directly to Apple Health so your progress becomes part of your full training journey. Choose your sensor style: • Camera Depth – Motion tracking that follows your movement with precision. Works best in good lighting. • Nose Touch – Classic face-to-screen rep counting for quick sessions anywhere. Why PushUp Synth? • Fun, energizing pushup experience • 10 free Starter levels included • Camera Depth & Nose Touch sensors • Voice coaches and synthwave music • Apple Health integration • One-time payment, no subscription • No ads, no data collection • Built for iPhone Train your way from beginner to advanced with structured levels designed to build strength progressively.

Screenshots

Pushup4 screens
PushUp Synth2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pushup at 18.5 against PushUp Synth's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pushup ships an update every 2 months, PushUp Synth monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pushup versus PushUp Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushupPushUp Synth
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc SantiagoDissolve Media AB

In-app purchases

None

Pushup

No in-app purchases

None

PushUp Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pushup free?
Pushup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PushUp Synth free?
PushUp Synth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pushup or PushUp Synth have ads?
Neither Pushup nor PushUp Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pushup or PushUp Synth?
Pushup ships an update every 2 months, and PushUp Synth monthly. Most recently, Pushup was updated on October 12, 2026 and PushUp Synth on October 3, 2026.

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