# Plank Challenge vs Plank

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plank at none against Plank Challenge's 1. Plank Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (476 vs 69). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plank Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plank asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Plank Challenge against 4.8 for Plank. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plank Challenge has 476 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Plank Challenge's written reviews are positive against 61% of Plank's.

Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, Plank every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plank Challenge | Plank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-challenge-core-workout/id1083360252/reviews) | **[4.8 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-30-day-challenge/id1255037496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **476** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 17 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bo Kalvslund](https://appshunter.io/developer/572272193) | [INTERSECT KK](https://appshunter.io/developer/641416964) |

## What reviewers say

### Plank Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-challenge-core-workout/id1083360252)

This app guides you through a 5-week program to build up to a 4-minute plank. It requires no equipment and can be done in just 4 minutes daily, with rest days incorporated for recovery. It also includes a bonus push-up progression.

**Highlights:** 5-week structured plank program, Progressive push-up training, Daily workout instructions, Progress tracking, Apple Music integration, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plank Challenge Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 💪 Great for plank challenges
- 🎯 Helps build stamina
- ✅ Good for beginners
- ✨ Straightforward design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Music pauses during sets
- 🎵 Lack of in-app music/motivation
- ❓ No clear guidance on plank types
- 🎛️ No timer customization
- 👎 Push-up part lacks challenge

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS 13 update
- No times displayed after iOS 13 update
- Audio mutes automatically between active and rest
- App not running after iOS 13 update

**Requested features**

- Allow self-designed workouts
- Integrate reminders
- Add in-app music or motivational sounds
- Provide explanation on different plank types
- Include countdowns and motivational cues


### Plank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-30-day-challenge/id1255037496)

This app guides you through a 30-day plank challenge, tracking your progress daily. It offers a countdown timer, achievement management, and a count-up mode for advanced users. It also estimates active energy burned during workouts.

**Highlights:** Daily plank countdown, Achievement day tracking, Plank count-up mode, Active energy calculation, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plank Challenge free?

Plank Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plank free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plank Challenge or Plank?

Plank is rated higher. Plank Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Plank averages 4.8 from 69 ratings.

### Do Plank Challenge or Plank have ads?

Both Plank Challenge and Plank show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plank Challenge or Plank?

Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plank every 4 months. Most recently, Plank Challenge was updated on November 11, 2026 and Plank on November 11, 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.*