# Timer Plus vs Plankstar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Plus at 94% against Plankstar's 29%. Timer Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (60K vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 29% of Plankstar's.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Plankstar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Plankstar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plankstar-plank-workout-timer/id1607941164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Youngwan Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/468424676) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


### Plankstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plankstar-plank-workout-timer/id1607941164)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

Timer Plus 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, Timer Plus or Plankstar?

Timer Plus is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Plankstar averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Plankstar have ads?

Both Timer Plus and Plankstar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Plankstar?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plankstar every 3 months. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Plankstar on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*