Comparison

Plankist vs PlankHero

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

Head to head
About

Plankist

Features
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The Plankist app, your plank video timer. Nothing is better than doing exercise and stay at home in the current situation. Plankist is the easy way to do plank session everyday and achieve daily goal. Home workout, plank is easy considering only take less space but complete the full body workout. Features: + Plank 30 Days Challenge You can complete challenge from any day, but once it start, you have to keep up daily goals and meet with requirements. You can find the detailed plan in the app. + Plank Timer and Camera This is the major feature. We allow you to record your session, on the top bar before you start, press record button, and when you start, we will record your session. Later you can edit your session or save recorded video to camera roll. + Tabata Planner We allow you to edit a Tabata timer session for yourself, if you don't like to do plank. You can use that for any other exercise. + Export and Import your Tabata Plan We allow you to copy paste your plan, so you can import and export from your clipboard. Plankist, your pocket plank timer. Plank Record Share

About

PlankHero

This minimalist timer helps you improve your planking by providing visual and auditory cues. It tracks your personal bests and offers motivational quotes to keep you engaged during your workouts.

Highlights
  • Countdown and count-up timer modes
  • Color-changing progress circle
  • Visual and sound alerts
  • Personal best tracking
  • Motivational quotes
Features
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PlankHero is a minimalist plank timer designed to help you push your limits and stay motivated! Who’s it for? - Fitness beginners & office workers - People who love home workouts but struggle to stay disciplined - Anyone who enjoys challenging themselves & sharing progress Key Features: - Timer modes: count down or count up - Color-changing circle: green β†’ yellow β†’ red as time progresses - Visual & sound alerts to keep you focused - Automatically saves your personal best - Fun motivational (and cheeky) quotes after each session Why PlankHero? It’s more than just a timer β€” it adds tension and gamification to make planking more engaging and rewarding. Start holding better planks today!

Screenshots

Plankist4 screens
PlankHero3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plankist at 13.0 against PlankHero's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 6 level
Plankist versus PlankHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlankistPlankHero
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXuanang ChenKai Chen

In-app purchases

None

Plankist

No in-app purchases

None

PlankHero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plankist free?
Plankist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlankHero free?
PlankHero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plankist or PlankHero have ads?
Neither Plankist nor PlankHero shows ads.

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