Push Ups Trainer Challenge vs BarBase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
BarBase
Find and save outdoor workout locations, track your fitness progress, and set custom reminders. This app is designed for calisthenics athletes and outdoor fitness enthusiasts to enhance their training experience.
- Discover workout spots
- Save favorite parks
- Track progress
- Custom reminders
- Outdoor fitness companion
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BarBase is the ultimate companion for calisthenics athletes and outdoor fitness enthusiasts. Discover new workout spots, save your favorite parks, track your progress, and stay motivated with custom reminders — all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarBase at none against Push Ups Trainer Challenge's 3. BarBase also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Push Ups Trainer Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 10). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. Push Ups Trainer Challenge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BarBase asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Push Ups Trainer Challenge against 4.6 for BarBase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Push Ups Trainer Challenge has 3.4K ratings behind it against 10, 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 80% of BarBase's.
Push Ups Trainer Challenge ships an update every 2 months, BarBase every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Push Ups Trainer Challenge | BarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better | 4.6 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zen Labs | DESMOND TRUE BUCKY |
Customer experience
Push Ups Trainer Challenge
BarBase
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
BarBase
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Push Ups Trainer Challenge
- 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
BarBase
No in-app purchases
Questions
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