# Push Ups Trainer Challenge vs Pushup

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pushup at 100% against Push Ups Trainer Challenge's 49%. Pushup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Push Ups Trainer Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Push Ups Trainer Challenge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pushup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pushup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Ups Trainer Challenge has 3.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Push Ups Trainer Challenge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pushup's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push Ups Trainer Challenge | Pushup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-ups-trainer-challenge/id690401205/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-pal/id6748622838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [Marc Santiago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826630669) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pushup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-pal/id6748622838)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push Ups Trainer Challenge free?

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

### Is Pushup free?

Pushup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Pushup is rated higher. Push Ups Trainer Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Pushup averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Push Ups Trainer Challenge or Pushup have ads?

Neither Push Ups Trainer Challenge nor Pushup shows ads.

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

Push Ups Trainer Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Pushup every 2 months. Most recently, Push Ups Trainer Challenge was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pushup on September 9, 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.*