Comparison

Plank Challenge vs Plankstar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 5-week structured plank program
  • Progressive push-up training
  • Daily workout instructions
  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Music integration
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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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.

About

Plankstar

This app helps you track and improve your plank workouts with various timer modes, voice guidance, and detailed statistics. It automatically records your progress and allows you to share achievements. Unlock premium features and remove ads with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Plank timer with goal, max time, and set modes
  • Voice guidance and sound effects
  • Automatic workout recording
  • Workout calendar and statistics
  • Customizable challenges
  • Apple Health integration
  • Social sharing
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PlankStar is an app that tracks various types of plank exercises. ◉ Plank timer with various methods • Goal Time: You can do a goal time plank. • Max Time: Measure plank time without time limit. • Sets: You can create a routine with a set time and rest time for each set. • Advanced set settings: You can create more detailed routines by setting the time and rest time for each set. ◉ Voice guidance and sound effects • Voice Guidance: You can hear preparations, workouts, completions, and more by voice. • Sound Effects: You can change the clock sound. ◉ Automatic workout recording • Automatically records workout date, duration, maximum set time, time per set, rest time, all-time high time, calories, and more. ◉ Workout Calendar • You can check the exercise day on the calendar. ◉ Statistics • You can view statistics such as daily, monthly and yearly workouts, time, and calories burned. • You can easily check the exercise time for each period in a graph. • You can view the exercise list and details for each period. ◉ Challenge • You can create your own goal time to challenge yourself and manage your workout records. ◉ Save on Apple Health • Record your workout results in Apple Health, read your profile information from Apple Health and use it to calculate calories. ◉ Share • You can share your workout history as an image on social media or messenger on the workout completion screen and workout details screen. ◉ Dark Mode • Reduces battery consumption and reduces glare. ◉ Support • If you have any questions or suggestions, please send them through Settings > App Information > Inquiries and Suggestions in the app and we will do our best to answer them. ◉ Premium • Remove ads and use premium features through in-app purchases. Terms of use: http://waneelab.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Plank Challenge4 screens
Plankstar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plank Challenge at 4.7 against Plankstar's 3.5. Plank Challenge also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 29%) and ratings volume (471 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plank Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plankstar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plank Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plank Challenge has 471 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Plank Challenge's written reviews are positive against 29% of Plankstar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, Plankstar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plank Challenge versus Plankstar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlank ChallengePlankstar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (471 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings471 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo KalvslundYoungwan Choi

Customer experience

Plank Challenge

All ratings471 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative20.6%

Plankstar

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

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
Show 5 more
  • Suggest exercises for rest periods
  • Modern and minimalist design
  • Add a training plan for push-ups
  • Voice countdown for seconds
  • Dark mode option

Plankstar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plank Challenge

One-time1
  • Plank Challenge Pro$0.99
3 purchases

Plankstar

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Plank Challenge free?
Plank Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plankstar free?
Plankstar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plank Challenge or Plankstar?
Plank Challenge is rated higher. Plank Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while Plankstar averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Plank Challenge or Plankstar have ads?
Both Plank Challenge and Plankstar show ads.
Which is updated more often, Plank Challenge or Plankstar?
Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plankstar every 3 months. Most recently, Plank Challenge was updated on October 17, 2026 and Plankstar on October 4, 2026.

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