Comparison

Plank Counter! vs HOLD

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

Head to head
About

Plank Counter!

This application assists in counting plank exercises with automatic detection. It offers notifications, records workout data to Apple Health, and saves results. Users can view their history and utilize a proximity sensor for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Automatic plank counting
  • Workout notifications
  • Apple Health integration
  • Save results to photos
  • Workout history
  • Proximity sensor option
Read full description

This App will support counting of Plank. The main function is counting of Plank. Main Function ・Count Plank. ・Notifications. ・Record Active Energy and Workouts to Apple Health. ・Save Results to Photo. ・View history. ・Proximity sensor. * * Proximity sensor option is not supported on Dynamic Island devices. How to use ・Put iPhone on floor. ・Tap start button. ・Finish on done button. Active Energy ・Ex. METs 2.8, Weight 50 kg, Time 10 min. (2.8 - 1) x 50 x (10 / 60) x 1.05 = 15.75 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.

About

HOLD

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HOLDは、プランクトレーニングに特化したシンプルなタイマーアプリです。 iPhoneを目の前に置くだけで、すぐにトレーニングを始められます。 【特徴】 ● 二重円タイマー 秒・分の進捗が一目でわかる直感的なデザイン。 外輪が1分で1周し、内輪が目標タイムへの進捗を表示します。 ● インターバル(BREAK)機能 途中で休憩したいときはBREAKボタンをタップ。 実施した時間と同じだけ休憩でき、超えた瞬間にセッション終了。 ● 自動目標更新 これまでの最長1セット記録が次回の目標になります。 目標を超えるたびに自動で更新。 ● カレンダー記録 日別の累積時間・最長セット・インターバル回数を一覧で確認。 過去の記録をさかのぼって成長を実感できます。 【こんな人に】 ・毎日プランクを続けたい ・記録を見て継続のモチベーションにしたい ・シンプルで邪魔にならないタイマーが欲しい

Screenshots

Plank Counter!4 screens
HOLD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plank Counter! at none against HOLD's 1. HOLD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. HOLD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plank Counter! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plank Counter! ships an update every 3 months, HOLD every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plank Counter! versus HOLD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlank Counter!HOLD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIntersectMotoki Seki

In-app purchases

None

Plank Counter!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HOLD

One-time1
  • 広告を削除$1.99

Questions

Is Plank Counter! free?
Plank Counter! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOLD free?
HOLD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plank Counter! or HOLD have ads?
Plank Counter! shows ads; HOLD does not.
Which is updated more often, Plank Counter! or HOLD?
Plank Counter! ships an update every 3 months, and HOLD every 3 days. Most recently, Plank Counter! was updated on September 23, 2026 and HOLD on September 15, 2026.

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