# Plank vs Plank Workout Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plank at none against Plank Workout Challenge's 4. Plank also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Plank Workout Challenge's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and ratings volume (129 vs 23). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plank Workout Challenge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Plank asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plank Workout Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plank Workout Challenge has 129 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Plank's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plank Workout Challenge's.

Plank ships an update every 2 months, Plank Workout Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plank | Plank Workout Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-abs-workout-for-men/id1433640020/reviews) | **[4.8 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-workout-challenge/id1536575452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoboBot Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072064834) | [ohealth apps studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536575454) |

## What reviewers say

### Plank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-abs-workout-for-men/id1433640020)

This app guides you through plank exercises with increasing difficulty to build a strong core and flat abs. It offers various plank combinations and customizable timers, suitable for all fitness levels. Daily practice is recommended for optimal results.

**Highlights:** Plank pose guidance, Increasing difficulty levels, Customizable plank timer, 30-day plank challenges, Suitable for all genders, Builds core muscles and balance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plank Workout Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-workout-challenge/id1536575452)

This app offers a 30-day challenge with various plank exercises to strengthen your core, tone your abs, and improve posture. It caters to beginners and advanced users with adjustable holding times and exercise variations for effective home workouts.

**Highlights:** 30-day plank exercise program, Static and dynamic plank variations, Core and abs toning, Posture improvement, Beginner to advanced levels, Calorie burning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Features | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Workout | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plank free?

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

### Is Plank Workout Challenge free?

Plank Workout Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plank or Plank Workout Challenge?

Plank Workout Challenge is rated higher. Plank averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Plank Workout Challenge averages 4.8 from 129 ratings.

### Do Plank or Plank Workout Challenge have ads?

Plank Workout Challenge shows ads; Plank does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plank or Plank Workout Challenge?

Plank ships an update every 2 months, and Plank Workout Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Plank was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plank Workout Challenge on October 27, 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.*
