# Pull ups vs Plank Challenge

The clearest difference is ads: Pull ups at none against Plank Challenge's shown. Pull ups also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 68%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Plank Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pull ups sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Plank Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pull ups holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 470 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Pull ups's written reviews are positive against 68% of Plank Challenge's.

Pull ups ships an update every 7 months, Plank Challenge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pull ups | Plank Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-ups-20-pull-ups-trainer/id612904272/reviews)** | [4.7 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-challenge-core-workout/id1083360252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 470 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [Bo Kalvslund](https://appshunter.io/developer/572272193) |

## What reviewers say

### Pull ups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pull-ups-20-pull-ups-trainer/id612904272)

This app guides you from zero to 20 pull-ups over 20 weeks with an audio coach. It offers motivation, badges, and integrates with Apple Health. Workouts are short and designed for beginners.

**Highlights:** 0 to 20 pull-up training plan, Personal audio coach guidance, Gradual progression over 20 weeks, Wins and badges for motivation, Integration with Apple Health, Stretching and warmup videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Realistic progression
- 💪 Helps build strength
- 🎉 Motivating and rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear training recommendations
- 🔒 Paywall for full program
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 📝 Misleading app description

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after in-app purchase
- Loses access to purchased content

**Requested features**

- Add beginner-level training
- Allow editing of rest timers
- Integrate with fitness tracking apps
- Expand to full gym workout program


### Plank Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plank-challenge-core-workout/id1083360252)

This app guides you through a 5-week program to build up to a 4-minute plank. It requires no equipment and can be done in just 4 minutes daily, with rest days incorporated for recovery. It also includes a bonus push-up progression.

**Highlights:** 5-week structured plank program, Progressive push-up training, Daily workout instructions, Progress tracking, Apple Music integration, Distraction-free interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plank Challenge Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 💪 Great for plank challenges
- 🎯 Helps build stamina
- ✅ Good for beginners
- ✨ Straightforward design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Music pauses during sets
- 🎵 Lack of in-app music/motivation
- ❓ No clear guidance on plank types
- 🎛️ No timer customization
- 👎 Push-up part lacks challenge

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS 13 update
- No times displayed after iOS 13 update
- Audio mutes automatically between active and rest
- App not running after iOS 13 update

**Requested features**

- Allow self-designed workouts
- Integrate reminders
- Add in-app music or motivational sounds
- Provide explanation on different plank types
- Include countdowns and motivational cues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pull ups free?

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

### Is Plank Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pull ups or Plank Challenge?

Pull ups is rated higher. Pull ups averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Plank Challenge averages 4.7 from 470 ratings.

### Do Pull ups or Plank Challenge have ads?

Plank Challenge shows ads; Pull ups does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pull ups or Plank Challenge?

Pull ups ships an update every 7 months, and Plank Challenge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pull ups was updated on October 14, 2026 and Plank Challenge on October 12, 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.*