Comparison

Plank Challenge vs Perfect Plank

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

Perfect Plank

This app offers guided plank workouts to help you lose weight, burn belly fat, and strengthen your core. It provides customizable plans, daily challenges, and helpful animations for effective home-based exercise.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout plans
  • 30-day challenges
  • Beginner-friendly exercises
  • No equipment required
  • Progress tracking
  • Voice coach and video tips
  • Offline support
Features
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Build a stronger core with Perfect Plank, a home workout app built around plank training, structured challenges, and simple daily progress. Train from 3 to 30 minutes a day with workouts for beginners, intermediate users, and advanced athletes. No gym or equipment is required. Choose a ready-made plan, start a quick workout, or create a custom routine that fits your goals and schedule. WHY PLANK TRAINING? Plank exercises can strengthen your core while also challenging your back, shoulders, arms, glutes, and legs. Different plank variations help you work on stability, endurance, posture, and full-body bodyweight strength. 30-DAY CHALLENGES - 30-day plank challenge - 30-day push-up challenge - Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels - Progressive daily workouts - Adjustable difficulty and rest time QUICK HOME WORKOUTS Choose 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30-minute workouts and train whenever it fits your day. Perfect Plank is designed for home training, but you can use it anywhere. WORKOUT PLANS - Plank workouts - Core and abs workouts - Plank HIIT - Fat-burning workouts - Full-body strength - Morning, afternoon, and evening workouts - Warm-up and stretching - Back and posture-focused workouts FEATURES - New Home Screen widgets - 30-day and one-time workout plans - Custom workout plan creator with AI support - Edit existing workout plans - Voice coach - HQ video tips and exercise guidance - Audio reader for workout descriptions - Adjustable rest time - Flexible workout levels and durations - Daily reminders - Full offline support - Dark mode - Cloud and Apple Health sync - Workout statistics - Track weight, height, BMI, and calories - Achievements and progress tracking - Fitness articles and complementary diet plans - Multiple language support HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Keep your workout routine close at hand with new Home Screen widgets and quick access to your fitness journey. PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO - Build stronger abs and core - Improve plank endurance - Train at home without equipment - Add quick workouts to your daily routine - Improve full-body strength and stability - Support posture and back strength - Track your workouts and progress Perfect Plank helps you start at your level, stay consistent, and progress at your own pace. Download Perfect Plank and start your plank challenge today. Got questions? Reach out to our support team at support@jetfitness.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jetfitness.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Plank Challenge4 screens
Perfect Plank4 screens

Verdict

The call

Plank Challenge and Perfect Plank both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Plank Challenge's written reviews are positive against 50% of Perfect Plank's. Plank Challenge also leads on ratings volume (473 vs 38). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Perfect Plank sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Plank Challenge against 4.7 for Perfect Plank. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plank Challenge has 473 ratings behind it against 38, 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 50% of Perfect Plank's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, Perfect Plank every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plank Challenge versus Perfect Plank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlank ChallengePerfect Plank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (473 ratings)4.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings473 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo KalvslundJet fitness

Customer experience

Plank Challenge

All ratings472 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative20.0%

Perfect Plank

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

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

Perfect Plank

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plank Challenge

One-time1
  • Plank Challenge Pro$0.99
10 purchases

Perfect Plank

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
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  • Quarterly$6.993 Months
  • Annual$8.991 Year
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy us lunch$4.99
  • Buy us dinner$9.99
  • Lifetime (Sale)$14.99
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  • Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Plank Challenge free?
Plank Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perfect Plank free?
Perfect Plank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plank Challenge or Perfect Plank?
Perfect Plank is rated higher. Plank Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Perfect Plank averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.
Do Plank Challenge or Perfect Plank have ads?
Both Plank Challenge and Perfect Plank show ads.
Which is updated more often, Plank Challenge or Perfect Plank?
Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Perfect Plank every 6 weeks. Most recently, Plank Challenge was updated on November 2, 2026 and Perfect Plank on November 3, 2026.

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