Comparison

Plank Challenge vs Everything Workout

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

Everything Workout

This app offers a 12-week progressive HIIT program using 11 proven exercises and dumbbells. It guides you through timed intervals, tracks weights, and covers all major muscle groups. Enjoy voice cues, one-tap weight progression, and calendar export for easy scheduling.

Highlights
  • 12-week progressive HIIT program
  • Dumbbell-based exercises
  • Interval timer with voice cues
  • Weight tracking and progression
  • Calendar export
  • Tabata timer
Features
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A simple HIIT workout for anyone. All you need is a half an hour and a pair of dumbbells. All key muscle groups are covered. No other exercise need to get you there. A 12-week program built around 11 proven exercises. The app calls out each station, runs your work/rest intervals, and tracks your weights — so you can stop watching the clock and start training. What's inside • Honest workout plan, no hidden agenda • No subscriptions • No account, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. • 12-week progressive plan, paced to your weekly frequency • All key muscle groups activated • Crisp interval timer with voice cues that mix with your music • One-tap weight progression based on the 2-for-2 rule • A separate Tabata timer for quick standalone sessions • Calendar export — drop the whole program into Apple, Google, or Outlook in one tap • Light & dark mode Designed for healthy adults. Not medical advice — check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program.

Screenshots

Plank Challenge4 screens
Everything Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Plank Challenge at 476 against Everything Workout's 1. Everything Workout's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 Everything Workout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Everything Workout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plank Challenge has 476 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plank Challenge versus Everything Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlank ChallengeEverything Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (476 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings476 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBo KalvslundOleksandr Ioffe

Customer experience

Plank Challenge

All ratings475 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative20.0%

Everything Workout

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Everything Workout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plank Challenge

One-time1
  • Plank Challenge Pro$0.99
1 purchases

Everything Workout

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads (One-Time Purchase)$7.99

Questions

Is Plank Challenge free?
Plank Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Everything Workout free?
Everything Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plank Challenge or Everything Workout?
Everything Workout is rated higher. Plank Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 476 ratings, while Everything Workout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Plank Challenge or Everything Workout have ads?
Both Plank Challenge and Everything Workout show ads.

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