Plank Challenge vs Plank Workout at Home
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 Workout at Home
This app provides a 12-week static workout program designed to progressively build strength and endurance. It includes features like increasing difficulty levels, reward systems for motivation, and detailed statistics to track progress. It also integrates with the Health app to log workout and calorie data.
- 12-week unique workout program
- Gradually increasing difficulty
- Earn achievement rewards
- Convenient progress statistics
- Health app integration
- Suitable for all fitness levels
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Welcome to Plank: Static Workout! Dive into a world of effective training and strengthen your body with our unique 12-week program! Our app offers: - 12 Weeks of Unique Workouts: Designed for all fitness levels, our program allows you to gradually improve your skills. Each week introduces new exercises that increase in difficulty with every workout. - Increasing Difficulty: Feel your strength and endurance grow with each level, keeping you in top physical shape. - Earn Rewards: Boost your motivation by earning rewards for your achievements. Discover new goals and exceed your expectations! - Convenient Statistics: Track your progress with easy-to-use and comprehensive statistics. Analyze your achievements and plan your next steps toward perfection. - Health App support: workout and calorie burned data can be automatically added to the Health app. Join the Plank: Static Workout community and start your journey to peak physical fitness today! Download now and begin your transformation!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Plank Workout at Home at none against Plank Challenge's shown. Plank Workout at Home also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Plank Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (475 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Workout at Home sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Plank Workout at Home holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plank Challenge has 475 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Plank Challenge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plank Workout at Home's.
Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, Plank Workout at Home every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plank Challenge | Plank Workout at Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (475 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 475 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bo Kalvslund | Alexander Senin |
Customer experience
Plank Challenge
Plank Workout at Home
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 Workout at Home
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Plank Challenge
- Plank Challenge Pro$0.99
Plank Workout at Home
- Tip developer$1.99
- Premium version$2.99
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