# Plankstar vs StepDay

The clearest difference is ads: StepDay at none against Plankstar's shown. StepDay also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plankstar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and StepDay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plankstar ships an update every 3 months, StepDay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plankstar | StepDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plankstar-plank-workout-timer/id1607941164/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Youngwan Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/468424676) | [源 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217365131) |

## What reviewers say

### Plankstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plankstar-plank-workout-timer/id1607941164)

This app helps you track and improve your plank workouts with various timer modes, voice guidance, and detailed statistics. It automatically records your progress and allows you to share achievements. Unlock premium features and remove ads with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Plank timer with goal, max time, and set modes, Voice guidance and sound effects, Automatic workout recording, Workout calendar and statistics, Customizable challenges, Apple Health integration, Social sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### StepDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepday-japanese-walking/id6446020710)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepDay Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StepDay Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plankstar free?

Plankstar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StepDay free?

StepDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Plankstar or StepDay have ads?

Plankstar shows ads; StepDay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plankstar or StepDay?

Plankstar ships an update every 3 months, and StepDay fortnightly. Most recently, Plankstar was updated on November 3, 2026 and StepDay on November 7, 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.*
