Comparisons
PUSHapp vs Hevy: Counter or Logger for Push-Ups?
PUSHapp counts push-ups automatically with your camera; Hevy logs full workouts you enter yourself. Which fits your training — or should you use both?
What each app actually does
PUSHapp points your phone camera at you and counts push-ups in real time using on-device pose detection. It checks that each rep reaches enough depth, counts out loud, tracks streaks and records, and can save a video of the set with the count burned in. It's free to start, works in the browser, on iPhone, and on Android.
Hevy is a strength-training logger. You build routines, then during (or after) a workout you enter what you did: exercise, sets, reps, weight. It has a polished interface, great history and progression charts, templates, and a social feed. It has a strong free tier.
The key difference: Hevy records what you tell it. PUSHapp records what you did.
Where PUSHapp wins
- Automatic counting. Mid-set, out of breath, you don't have to count — the camera does.
- Honest reps. Depth validation means half-reps don't register. If the app says 23, you did 23 real push-ups.
- Proof. The set video with a live counter is shareable evidence for challenges and PRs.
- Zero-friction start. No account needed to try it; open the counter and go.
Where Hevy wins
- Full-workout logging. Bench press, rows, squats — PUSHapp only does push-ups; Hevy covers your whole session.
- Long-term history. Years of training data, progression charts, volume tracking.
- Programming. Routines, templates, supersets, rest timers.
The verdict
- Your goal is "count my push-ups for me and keep me consistent" → PUSHapp.
- Your goal is "track my whole training life in one place" → Hevy.
- You're serious about both push-ups and gym training → use both: count the set in PUSHapp, log the number in Hevy.
For a wider look at every counting method (proximity sensors, manual trackers, other AI counters), see our full comparison of push-up counter apps.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hevy count push-ups automatically?
No. Hevy is a workout logger — you enter sets, reps, and weight yourself. It's excellent for history and programming, but it doesn't watch or count your push-ups. PUSHapp counts them automatically with your camera.
Can I use PUSHapp and Hevy together?
Yes, and it's a good combination: let PUSHapp count your push-up set hands-free (with depth validation), then log the final number in Hevy alongside your other exercises.
Which is better for a push-up challenge?
PUSHapp — it counts in real time, records a video with the rep count burned in, and has streaks and leaderboards. A logger can store the result, but it can't verify it.
About the authors
Goran Huskić
Co-founder · Professional basketball player
Goran Huskić is a Serbian professional basketball player — a 6'11" center currently playing for Monbus Obradoiro in Spain's Primera FEB. He won the 2019–20 Basketball Champions League with San Pablo Burgos and has competed professionally across Spain, Germany, Lithuania, Serbia and the United States. He co-founded PUSHapp to bring pro-level training discipline to everyday workouts.
Nikola Janković
Co-founder · Former professional basketball player
Nikola Janković is a former professional basketball player — a 6'9" forward and the 2016–17 ABA League MVP — who played for Partizan, Union Olimpija and Mega, among others. Today he runs a pilates studio and gym focused on strength, mobility and overall wellbeing. He co-founded PUSHapp to make consistent, measurable training simple for everyone.