Plank Challenge vs Plank 30 Days Challenge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plank Challenge
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.
- 5-week structured plank program
- Progressive push-up training
- Daily workout instructions
- Progress tracking
- Apple Music integration
- Distraction-free interface
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Hold a 4-minute plank in just 5 weeks – no gym, no equipment, only a few minutes a day. Plank Challenge is a proven, progressive program that takes you from beginner to a 4-minute plank, step by step. HOW IT WORKS - Train 4 days, rest 3 – your muscles get time to recover and grow stronger - Progressive plan designed to prevent injury - Clear daily instructions and progress tracking - Bonus: build from 1 to 100 push-ups at your own pace WHY PLANKS? Planks strengthen your abs, back and arms at the same time. They're one of the most effective bodyweight exercises for core stability and overall strength. FEATURES - 5-week structured program - Push-up challenge from 1 to 100 - Progress tracking - Apple Music integration – your music resumes automatically after each workout - Simple, distraction-free design FOR BEGINNERS AND RETURNERS Whether you're brand new or getting back into shape, the program meets you where you are. PRO - Ad-free - 4 premium themes - Trophy Room - Advanced statistics - Lifetime access – pay once Join 127,000+ people who have built a stronger core with Plank Challenge. Download now and see what you're capable of.
Plank 30 Days Challenge
Embark on a 30-day plank challenge to significantly improve your body. This program guides you from 20 seconds to an impressive 300 seconds of continuous planking. It's designed to help you achieve an ideal and beautiful physique, with the option to involve friends.
- 30-day plank progression
- Builds core strength
- Improves body physique
- Friend involvement option
- Gradual increase in duration
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Changing for 30 days doing plank is real! We present the most popular program for the exercise plank for 30 days. You will start with 20 seconds and in a month you can reach 300 seconds without a break! Involve friends, work together on an ideal and beautiful body.
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Verdict
Plank Challenge and Plank 30 Days Challenge both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Plank Challenge's written reviews are positive against 52% of Plank 30 Days Challenge's. Plank 30 Days Challenge's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Plank Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plank 30 Days Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Plank Challenge against 4.7 for Plank 30 Days Challenge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 473 and 398 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Plank Challenge's written reviews are positive against 52% of Plank 30 Days Challenge's.
Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, Plank 30 Days Challenge monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plank Challenge | Plank 30 Days Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (473 ratings) | 4.7 (398 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews — better | 51.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 473 — better | 398 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bo Kalvslund | ULADZISLAU LAURANKOU |
Customer experience
Plank Challenge
Plank 30 Days Challenge
Bugs and requests
Plank Challenge
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
10 requests- Allow self-designed workouts
- Integrate reminders
- Add in-app music or motivational sounds
- Provide explanation on different plank types
- Include countdowns and motivational cues
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- Suggest exercises for rest periods
- Modern and minimalist design
- Add a training plan for push-ups
- Voice countdown for seconds
- Dark mode option
Plank 30 Days Challenge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plank Challenge
- Plank Challenge Pro$0.99
Plank 30 Days Challenge
- Remove Ads$0.99
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