Comparison

Push Ups Trainer Challenge vs Push Up Counter

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

Head to head
About

Push Ups Trainer Challenge

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
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■ Join the millions completing the Zen Challenge Series! ■ 0 to 100 Pushups in 8 weeks! ■ Featured on Glamour Magazine, Yahoo!’s Appolicious, Popsugar Fitness, Apple’s “What’s Hot”, Apple’s “New & Noteworthy”, and doctor recommended on healthTap! "Could barely do 20 pushups, but this program challenged me and got me to my goal! Easy straightforward program. Just press start and the voice coach guided me through!" Are you ready for the 100 Pushups Challenge? Train your body and build up to completing 100 pushups with same people that brought you the OFFICIAL #1 5K Training app C25K®. Using a proven program, you will be able to complete 100 pushups after just 8 weeks! The Zen Challenge Series is tailored towards all fitness levels. From first-timers to fitness veterans, this app will build up your strength and stamina to complete 100 pushups. ≈ It's easy and straight forward to start ≈ 1. Just open the app and start! 2. Listen to the voice cues! ≈ Features ≈ ◎ First 2 weeks are free! Get started today! ◎ Achieve badges and awards for finishing a workout! ◎ Intuitive user friendly interface ◎ Integrated with Facebook/Twitter/Instagram communities, so share your progress and achievements! ≈ NEW Zen Unlimited Pass - Try it for free! ≈ ◉ Award winning music curated from top DJ's! ◉ Scientifically proven to increase motivation by 35% ◉ Unlimited access to all pro features across ALL Zen Labs Fitness apps We hope you enjoy the app and find it to be a useful training tool. Please leave us any friendly feedback, and rate us if you like the app! Questions/comments regarding the app? Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com or visit us at www.zenlabsfitness.com. ≈ Connect ≈ Facebook: @C25Kfree Twitter: @C25Kfree Instagram: @officialc25k Hashtag: #C25K https://forums.zenlabsfitness.com Subscription pricing and terms: The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.zenlabsfitness.com/privacy-policy/ https://www.zenlabsfitness.com/terms-of-service/ Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it or by Zen Labs Fitness are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program.

About

Push Up Counter

This app guides you through a 90-day challenge to increase your push-up count. It offers personalized training plans, automatically counts your repetitions using your phone, and provides detailed analytics to track your progress and stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Personalized training program
  • Automatic push-up counter
  • Results and analytics
  • 90-day challenge
  • Beginner to pro support
Features
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Pushanova is a push-up training app for iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. Follow a progressive program to reach 100 push-ups at your own pace. Or train freely with Freestyle mode. Do your own sets and repetitions without a fixed plan. Track your push-ups automatically and see your sets, pace, calories, heart rate, and workout history. Save your workouts to Apple Health. iPhone and Apple Watch work together during your workout. Start on either device and train with a seamless experience across your Apple devices. Pushanova is simple to use and designed for everyone, from beginners to experienced athletes.

Screenshots

Push Ups Trainer Challenge4 screens
Push Up Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Push Up Counter at weekly against Push Ups Trainer Challenge's every 2 months. Push Ups Trainer Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 153). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Ups Trainer Challenge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Push Up Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Push Ups Trainer Challenge against 4.6 for Push Up Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Ups Trainer Challenge has 3.4K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Push Ups Trainer Challenge's written reviews are positive against 56% of Push Up Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Push Ups Trainer Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Push Up Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Push Ups Trainer Challenge versus Push Up Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPush Ups Trainer ChallengePush Up Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better4.6 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews56.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better153
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZen LabsYauhen Bahdanovich

Customer experience

Push Ups Trainer Challenge

All ratings3,385 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative43.5%

Push Up Counter

All ratings153 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative32.0%

Bugs and requests

Push Ups Trainer Challenge

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Push Up Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Push Ups Trainer Challenge

Subscriptions3
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Zen Power Playlist 3 Months7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Annual7 Days trial$74.991 Year
2 purchases

Push Up Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Push Ups Trainer Challenge free?
Push Ups Trainer Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Up Counter free?
Push Up Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Push Ups Trainer Challenge or Push Up Counter?
Push Ups Trainer Challenge is rated higher. Push Ups Trainer Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Push Up Counter averages 4.6 from 153 ratings.
Do Push Ups Trainer Challenge or Push Up Counter have ads?
Neither Push Ups Trainer Challenge nor Push Up Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Push Ups Trainer Challenge or Push Up Counter?
Push Ups Trainer Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Push Up Counter weekly. Most recently, Push Ups Trainer Challenge was updated on September 17, 2026 and Push Up Counter on September 19, 2026.

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