Press-up training for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Build Up to 100 Press-Ups at Your Own Pace

Follow the programme or train freely. Pushanova counts your press-ups on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Download on the App Store

Free to start. No account. No ads.

iPhone showing the Pushanova app

Start Where You Are

The programme has 50 levels. Start at any level, or train freely and choose your own sets. You can also record press-up sets during cardio or strength training.

Pushanova does not require a daily or weekly schedule. You can repeat a level and take rest days, with no penalty for a break.

iPhone showing the Pushanova programme levels

How Pushanova Works

Start

Place your iPhone or iPad on the floor, or start on Apple Watch. A short countdown gives you time to get into position.

Train

Pushanova counts your press-ups automatically and records sets, pace, time, and calories. You choose how long to rest: continue earlier or rest longer.

Train on Apple Watch

Start and finish a workout on Apple Watch with no iPhone nearby. Together, Apple Watch counts while iPhone shows the same workout.

Review

Pushanova saves every completed workout. Your history shows how training changes over time.

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iPhone and Apple Watch showing a Pushanova workout

What Users Are Saying

Amazing app

April 2, 2026 — Hellfire7777

India

“I really like this app. Its simplicity is what makes it the best!”

Good

June 19, 2024 — Rikstarrr124

Australia

“It is great. It helps me do more press-ups, and it motivates me to keep improving.”

Awesome

January 12, 2025 — AnonymousfromME

United States

“I can do so many press-ups now! Written by our 13-year-old son, who has been very motivated by this app.”

Great Press-Up App

May 15, 2025 — c15co

Australia

“I love this app. I recently decided to see how fast I could get to 100 press-ups. I could not find an app that made this easy at an affordable price until I found this one. I love how clean the app is. The developer is also very responsive to feedback.”

App Store reviews have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Privacy and Reliability

Press-up tracking on iPhone and iPad does not take photos or record, save, or upload video. Pushanova does not use the camera to identify you.

Pushanova does not require an account, does not sell your data, and does not contain ads. Workout data stays on your devices and in your personal iCloud account when synchronisation is on. With your permission, completed workouts can be saved to Apple Health.

An active workout can be restored if Pushanova closes or is interrupted.

Questions and Answers

Do I need an Apple Watch to use Pushanova?

No. Pushanova can track press-ups with an iPhone or iPad. Apple Watch adds wrist-based tracking and supports elevated press-ups on benches and horizontal bars.

Can I train on Apple Watch without my iPhone nearby?

Yes. You can start and complete a workout on Apple Watch while your iPhone is not nearby. The Watch app focuses on workouts. Workout history and analytics are available on iPhone and iPad.

When you use Apple Watch and iPhone together, Apple Watch can track your press-ups while iPhone displays the synchronised workout.

How does Pushanova count press-ups?

On iPhone and iPad, the front camera measures changes in the distance between your face and the device. On Apple Watch, Pushanova analyses the movement of your wrist. You can also enable a setting that counts one press-up each time you tap the screen.

Can I use Pushanova without allowing camera access?

Yes. On iPhone, Pushanova can use another on-device sensor when camera access is unavailable. On both iPhone and iPad, you can enable counting by tapping the screen. Apple Watch does not use a camera.

Does Pushanova record or upload photos or video while counting press-ups?

No. Automatic counting does not take photos or record, save, or upload video. The camera only measures distance, and Pushanova does not use it to identify you.

What kinds of press-ups are supported?

iPhone and iPad support standard floor press-ups and press-ups from your knees. Apple Watch also supports elevated press-ups on a bench or horizontal bar.

Press-ups on parallel handles with your palms facing each other are not supported. Knuckle press-ups may work, but counting can be less accurate.

Will Pushanova count every press-up correctly?

No automatic tracking method can count every movement correctly. Device position, form, and speed can affect the result. After a workout, you can correct the number of press-ups in each existing set.

What if I cannot do one full press-up yet?

You can begin with the early levels, which contain small sets. Press-ups from your knees are supported. You can repeat a level and progress at your own pace.

Can experienced athletes use Pushanova with other training?

Yes. You can start at any level or train freely. Pushanova can record press-up sets during cardio or strength-training exercises.

What is the Pushanova 100 press-up programme?

The programme has 50 levels in three stages. Each level is a structured workout with preset sets and press-up targets. The final level is one set of 100 press-ups.

You can start at any level, repeat a level, or skip to another level. The first 10 levels are free. Pushanova Premium unlocks levels 11–50.

Can I complete levels and also train freely?

Yes. You can complete a level in one workout and train freely in another. You can also continue training freely after you complete a level in the same workout.

Can I train at my own pace and take rest days?

Yes. Pushanova does not require a daily or weekly schedule. You can repeat levels, take rest days, and return to the programme when you are ready.

During a level workout, Pushanova suggests 90 seconds of rest between planned sets. You can continue earlier or rest longer. When you train freely, there is no fixed rest target.

Can I create a custom workout?

You cannot build and save a preset sequence of sets before a workout. When you train freely, you decide how many press-ups and sets to perform while you train, and Pushanova records the workout.

Does Pushanova work with Apple Health?

Yes. With your permission, Pushanova saves completed strength-training workouts to Apple Health, including duration, active calories, and heart rate when available. Press-up and set counts are not saved to Apple Health.

Apple Health permission is required for workouts on Apple Watch. It is optional on iPhone and iPad.

Does Pushanova track heart rate and calories?

Yes. Pushanova estimates active calories even when no heart-rate device is available. Heart rate can come from Apple Watch, compatible heart-rate earbuds, or a Bluetooth heart-rate monitor.

Heart-rate sensing with compatible earbuds requires iOS 26 or later on iPhone, or iPadOS 26 or later on iPad.

Is Pushanova available on iPad?

Yes. Pushanova is a full iPad app with automatic counting, the 100 press-up programme, the option to train freely, workout history, progress, analytics, and Apple Health.

Does Pushanova work without an internet connection?

Yes. You can start and save a workout without an internet connection. iCloud synchronisation resumes when your device is online again. App Store purchases require an internet connection.

Do I need an account or membership?

No. Pushanova does not require an account or membership. You can use the app without providing an email address or creating a password. Pushanova Premium is optional and is purchased through the App Store.

Can I use Pushanova for free?

Yes. Free training includes unlimited workouts without preset targets, the first 10 levels, and automatic counting on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Pushanova does not contain ads.

What does Pushanova Premium include?

Pushanova Premium unlocks levels 11–50 and more ways to review your progress. These include a workout calendar, weekly comparisons, detailed progress charts, and additional pace, cadence, and heart-rate details for each workout.

Pushanova Premium is available as a yearly subscription or a lifetime purchase.

Does Pushanova offer a free trial?

Eligible new subscribers can try the yearly subscription free for three days. It begins automatically unless you cancel before the trial ends. The lifetime purchase has no trial, and the App Store shows the price before you buy.

Ready for Your First Workout?

You can train freely for as long as you want. The first 10 levels and automatic counting are also free. Start a workout on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

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No account. No subscription required. No ads.

Woman resting in a squat with Pushanova on her Apple Watch