Plank Challenge vs Plank
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
This app guides you through plank exercises with increasing difficulty to build a strong core and flat abs. It offers various plank combinations and customizable timers, suitable for all fitness levels. Daily practice is recommended for optimal results.
- Plank pose guidance
- Increasing difficulty levels
- Customizable plank timer
- 30-day plank challenges
- Suitable for all genders
- Builds core muscles and balance
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Plank Bot challenge you to maintain a plank pose for several minutes using different plank combos. This app will guide you through increasing difficult plank exercise levels helping you to get flat abs and strong core. Plank pose available inside the app are suitable for both men and women. To achieve best results, practice 5 min plank workout each day. At more advanced levels, plank timer can be customized to your planking needs. There are also several 30 day plank challenge that you can accept to challenge yourself. No other exercise is needed when you can have different types of planks, as planking is a great way to build muscles and overall balance of your body.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plank at none against Plank Challenge's 1. Plank also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 66%). Plank Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (473 vs 23) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.
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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 4.6 for Plank. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plank Challenge has 473 ratings behind it against 23, 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 80% of Plank's.
Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, Plank every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plank Challenge | Plank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (473 ratings) — better | 4.6 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 473 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bo Kalvslund | RoboBot Studio |
Customer experience
Plank Challenge
Plank
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
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plank Challenge
- Plank Challenge Pro$0.99
Plank
No in-app purchases
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