Comparison

Back Ext. Counter! vs Plank Monster Counter

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

Head to head
About

Back Ext. Counter!

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This App will support counting of Back Extension. The main function is counting of Back Extension. Main Function ・Count Back Extension ・Notifications ・Record Active Energy and Workouts to Apple Health. ・Save Results to Photo. ・View history. How to use ・Put iPhone on floor ・Tap start button. ・Keep your face close to iPhone screen. (Upper part) * ・Or count on iPhone screen tap. Active Energy ・Ex. METs 3.5, Weight 50 kg, Time 10 min. (3.5 - 1) x 50 x (10 / 60) x 1.05 = 21.86 kcal. Optional permission requests ・Apple Health: It is used to record data in Apple Health. ・Tracking: It is used to deliver personalized ads to you. ・Notifications: It is used to sending notifications. ・Photo Library: It is used to save image in Photo Library. Languages ・Japanese, English. *Dynamic Island devices not supported

About

Plank Monster Counter

Features
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Plank Monsters Counter is the simplest and most motivating way to build a stronger core.  Just hit Play, hold your plank, and let the app handle the timing.  When your plank ends, the rest timer automatically begins… and the cycle continues,  keeping your workout smooth, structured, and distraction-free. Perfect for beginners, athletes, or anyone wanting to improve posture, stability, and core strength. Why You’ll Love It Automatic plank + rest intervals Clean, intuitive one-tap interface Encouraging progress every session Accurate timer for consistent training Ideal for home, gym, office, or travel Whether you're chasing better endurance, sculpting your core, or starting a fitness habit, Plank Monsters Counter helps you stay committed without thinking about the clock. Press play. Hold strong. Become unstoppable.

Screenshots

Back Ext. Counter!4 screens
Plank Monster Counter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plank Monster Counter at every 3 weeks against Back Ext. Counter!'s every 4 months. Plank Monster Counter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back Ext. Counter! ships an update every 4 months, Plank Monster Counter every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Back Ext. Counter! versus Plank Monster Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack Ext. Counter!Plank Monster Counter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIntersectAline Sugisaki da Silva

In-app purchases

None

Back Ext. Counter!

No in-app purchases

None

Plank Monster Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Back Ext. Counter! free?
Back Ext. Counter! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plank Monster Counter free?
Plank Monster Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Back Ext. Counter! or Plank Monster Counter have ads?
Both Back Ext. Counter! and Plank Monster Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Back Ext. Counter! or Plank Monster Counter?
Back Ext. Counter! ships an update every 4 months, and Plank Monster Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Back Ext. Counter! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Plank Monster Counter on October 25, 2026.

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