Comparison

pull up man vs Hello, Planks!

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

Head to head
About

pull up man

This app guides you through the Recon Ron Pullup Program for pull-ups and push-ups. It sends timely exercise reminders, even when you're using other apps, and can automatically count push-ups using proximity sensors.

Highlights
  • Guided pull-up and push-up routines
  • Customizable exercise notifications
  • Background exercise reminders
  • Automatic push-up counting via sensors
  • Follows the Recon Ron Pullup Program
Features
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Start pull-ups and push-ups according to the [Recon Ron Pullup Program]. Helps you not forget to exercise by notifying of the exercise time you specify. After the set break, the notification informs you of the exercise time even if the user is using another application. For push-ups, Counts can be made automatically via proximity sensors!

About

Hello, Planks!

Features
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Version 3 At its core, it’s more than a stopwatch: It’s your personal plank-warrior timer, with a big, bold start/stop button front and centre ...counting every second as you power through the burn. And forget the screen dimming after 30 seconds: this timer stays awake for the long haul, just like you. Every plank you crush is logged with motivating stats and progress tracking. Earn shiny crowns as you unlock achievements, and watch your planks turn into bars on your journey to greatness. Hold longer than your average? Your bar gets darker and stronger. Shorter plank? It still counts, ...because it’s still progress. Your mission: stack those longer, darker lines at the top and level up over time. And that’s just the beginning… Remember: the only bad plank is the one that didn’t happen. Summary: More than a stopwatch—this is your plank timer, logbook, and progress tracker in one. At its core, it’s more than a stopwatch. It’s your personal plank-warrior timer, with a big, bold start/stop button front and centre—counting every second as you power through the burn. And forget the screen dimming after 30 seconds: this timer stays awake for the long haul, just like you. Every plank you crush is logged with motivating stats and progress tracking. Earn shiny crowns as you unlock achievements, and watch your planks turn into bars on your journey to greatness. Hold longer than your average? Your bar gets darker and stronger. Shorter plank? It still counts—because it’s still progress. Your mission: stack those longer, darker lines at the top and level up over time. And that’s just the beginning… Remember: the only bad plank is the one that didn’t happen. TLDR; • Build consistency, beat your average, and watch your streak grow—one plank at a time. • Big, simple start/stop timer (with screen-awake support) • Automatic plank history with stats • Achievement crowns to celebrate milestones • Clean bar charts that show your progress at a glance (longer = darker) Build consistency, beat your average, and watch your streak grow—one plank at a time.

Screenshots

pull up man4 screens
Hello, Planks!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hello, Planks! at fortnightly against pull up man's every 5 months. pull up man's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pull up man ships an update every 5 months, Hello, Planks! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
pull up man versus Hello, Planks!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpull up manHello, Planks!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoungsoo HwangMartin Pein

In-app purchases

None

pull up man

No in-app purchases

None

Hello, Planks!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pull up man free?
pull up man is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hello, Planks! free?
Hello, Planks! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do pull up man or Hello, Planks! have ads?
Neither pull up man nor Hello, Planks! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pull up man or Hello, Planks!?
pull up man ships an update every 5 months, and Hello, Planks! fortnightly. Most recently, pull up man was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hello, Planks! on October 9, 2026.

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