Comparison

BestChest vs My Trainer

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

Head to head
About

BestChest

Features
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Track every push‑up, hit your daily goal, and see your progress grow. BestChest is a fast, reliable push‑up tracker with automatic counting and powerful widgets. Why you’ll love BestChest • One‑tap push‑up counter with haptic feedback • Automatic counting using your iPhone’s proximity sensor • Set a daily goal and celebrate hitting it with confetti • Calendar view and monthly totals to visualize progress • Widgets for Home and Lock Screen: add +1 or Quick‑Add without opening the app • Data export (.txt) to keep your training history • Private by design: no account, no cloud, all data stays on your device How automatic counting works 1. Place your iPhone flat on the floor (screen up) 2. Position your face above the phone 3. Each rep is detected automatically — with gentle haptics Start today Set a goal, track your push‑ups, and get stronger — day by day.

About

My Trainer

Features
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My Trainer: Push-Ups is a free, private push-up coach that helps you get stronger without accounts, ads, or sync. It is completely free, works without an account, and does not use customer data. There is no synchronization, no ads, and no subscription. The app follows a research-based push-up methodology focused on steady progress, good technique, and controlled fatigue. Instead of pushing you to random max-effort sessions, it guides you through structured daily sets based on your current ability. Features • Daily push-up coaching based on your current max. • Strength-oriented progression with submaximal sets. • Technique-first training to support safe, steady improvement. • Completely free to use. • No account required. • No sync. • No customer data collection. • Lightweight and private by design. Who it is for • Beginners who want a clear push-up routine. • People who want to improve max push-ups over time. • Users who prefer a private app without tracking, accounts, or subscriptions. Why choose this app • A practical push-up plan instead of a generic challenge. • Built around progress, not hype. • No clutter, no ads, no hidden paywall.

Screenshots

BestChest4 screens
My Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Trainer at none against BestChest's 5. My Trainer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. BestChest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. My Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BestChest ships an update every 2 weeks, My Trainer every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BestChest versus My Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBestChestMy Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenning HuthMikhail Kharchenko

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BestChest

One-time5
  • Sip of water$0.99
  • Protein bar$1.99
  • Whey Shake$3.99
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  • Pre-Workout Booster$5.99
  • Annual supply of creatine$8.99
None

My Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BestChest free?
BestChest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Trainer free?
My Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BestChest or My Trainer have ads?
Neither BestChest nor My Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BestChest or My Trainer?
BestChest ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Trainer every 2 days. Most recently, BestChest was updated on October 25, 2026 and My Trainer on October 25, 2026.

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