# Eight Minute Abs vs Random Abs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Abs at none against Eight Minute Abs's 1. Random Abs also leads on ratings volume (660 vs 8) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eight Minute Abs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Random Abs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Random Abs holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Random Abs has 660 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Eight Minute Abs's written reviews are positive against 95% of Random Abs's.

Eight Minute Abs ships an update every 2 weeks, Random Abs every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eight Minute Abs | Random Abs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eight-minute-abs/id1416851451/reviews) | **[4.9 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-abs/id1447866997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **660** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elliott Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089862715) | [Hammock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397486977) |

## What reviewers say

### Eight Minute Abs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eight-minute-abs/id1416851451)

This app provides a quick core strength workout using a series of randomly selected abdominal exercises. Each exercise is performed for one minute, with a timer and vibration to signal transitions. It's designed for efficient core training to start or end your day.

**Highlights:** Randomized ab exercises, One-minute exercise intervals, Timer and vibration alerts, Core strength focus, Quick daily workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eight Min Abs Basic Membership | $4.99 | per month |


### Random Abs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-abs/id1447866997)

This app provides unique daily ab workout routines, varying exercises, reps, and sets each day. It includes exercise demonstrations and a history tracker. An optional cloud account syncs progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Daily randomized ab routines, Exercise demos and descriptions, Completed routine history, Built-in stopwatch, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great, variable workouts
- 👍 Exercises are clear and effective
- 👍 No-nonsense, minimal app
- 👍 Excellent exercise explanations
- 👍 Motivating and helps build consistency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Plank timer went missing with update
- 🔧 Need calendar view back to track progress

**Reported bugs**

- Plank timer went missing with update

**Requested features**

- Adjustable overall difficulty
- Timer for breaks between sets
- Option to select/deselect exercises


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eight Minute Abs free?

Eight Minute Abs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Random Abs free?

Random Abs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eight Minute Abs or Random Abs?

Random Abs is rated higher. Eight Minute Abs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Random Abs averages 4.9 from 660 ratings.

### Do Eight Minute Abs or Random Abs have ads?

Neither Eight Minute Abs nor Random Abs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eight Minute Abs or Random Abs?

Eight Minute Abs ships an update every 2 weeks, and Random Abs every 4 weeks. Most recently, Eight Minute Abs was updated on November 2, 2026 and Random Abs on November 2, 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.*