Push-Ups is a manual repetition counter for bodyweight exercises that logs repetitions via screen taps on iOS.
Product velocity
Dormant
Daily rank 🇺🇸
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Health & Fitness
Sentiment
4.4
35 reviews
Nemesis
Fragmented field
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive friction of complex fitness trackers for users who only need a simple tally during exercise.
For Fitness enthusiasts seeking a simple, manual tracking tool for bodyweight exercises like push-ups and sit-ups.
What does it look like?
Key features
Manual counter increments via screen taps, supporting nose, hand, or toe input methods.
Automated counter reset at the end of each day.
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility with no visible monetization or subscription tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...
The app has reached a zombie state, with no updates released in the last 1,053 days. Development activity has ceased entirely, and there have been no feature additions or maintenance patches in over three years. The project shows no signs of active support or ongoing development.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads excited. Users appreciate the simple interface allows users to track push-up counts without unnecessary or distracting features and the large tappable surface area makes it convenient to log repetitions during physical exercise.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The simple interface allows users to track push-up counts without unnecessary or distracting features
- The large tappable surface area makes it convenient to log repetitions during physical exercise
- The manual input requirement for every repetition feels tedious during high-volume exercise sets
14 of 14 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for Push-Ups
How's the Health & Fitness market?
Push-Ups holds a 4.4-star rating on iOS, serving a niche audience that prioritizes manual logging over automated sensor data. The lack of updates since 2023 signals a maintenance-mode posture that limits competitive growth.
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Key takeaways for Push-Ups
Where is it heading?
The fitness utility market is consolidating around apps that integrate with system-level health platforms, leaving standalone manual counters like Push-Ups in a niche position. Without a return to active development, the app will likely see a slow decline in relevance as users prioritize automated tracking.
- The 35-month development gap signals a maintenance-only posture, which leaves the app vulnerable to modern utilities with active update cadences.
The SWOT
- Minimalist interface removes cognitive load for users
- Batch-increment buttons would reduce logging friction
- Widget support would improve daily progress visibility
Next best moves
Move the reset button to a settings menu because accidental resets disrupt daily progress tracking → reduce user frustration
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is not a failure but a feature…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app remains in a stagnant maintenance state, with no changes to features, pricing, or user sentiment. The only shifts are in the framing of competitive risks and the addition of explicit monetization details in the FAQ.
Bottom line
Push-Ups maintains a loyal base through its extreme simplicity, but the lack of development since 2023 risks obsolescence as users migrate to integrated health-tracking platforms.
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- [1] App Store, source
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