Plank Timer by Axcentra vs NextGoal Running
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plank Timer by Axcentra
This app helps you build core strength with timed plank exercises. It offers custom interval settings, audio cues, and progress tracking for consistent workouts. Suitable for all levels, it requires no equipment and includes various plank types.
- Customizable plank intervals
- Audio-guided workout cues
- 30-day plank challenge plans
- Progress and streak tracking
- Multiple plank variations
- No equipment required
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Plank Timer is a plank timer, workout timer, and exercise timer built for planks, core workouts, and 30-day plank challenges. Create custom intervals, follow clear audio cues, and track streaks so you stay consistent—whether you’re doing a quick home workout or a structured training plan. Train smarter with Plank Timer Plank & core workout timer: perfect for planks, abs training, and stability work - Custom intervals: set work/rest, repeats, difficulty, and auto-progressions - Plank challenge plans: beginner to advanced 30-day plank challenge programs - Audio-guided training: start, rest, and switch with clear cues - Progress & streaks: workout history, personal bests, and daily reminders - Share & compete: share results and challenge friends for accountability - No equipment needed: effective workouts in minutes a day How it works - Pick a preset plan or create your own interval timer routine - Start your workout and follow the guided sets + rests - Track progress, protect your streak, and level up over time Plank variations included Target different muscles with standard and side planks, elbow planks, plus harder holds as you improve. Whether you’re starting your first plank challenge or leveling up your core routine, Plank Timer makes training simple, effective, and consistent.
NextGoal Running
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NextGoal Running™ is a goal‑focused running companion built to help you train smarter, stay organized, and arrive on race day prepared. Create and manage your goal races, calculate desired pace and time, and keep everything in one place with a clean, modern experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plank Timer by Axcentra at none against NextGoal Running's 1. Plank Timer by Axcentra also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). NextGoal Running's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price 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
Both are free to download. NextGoal Running sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plank Timer by Axcentra asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plank Timer by Axcentra ships an update weekly, NextGoal Running every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plank Timer by Axcentra | NextGoal Running |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axcentra Fitness | Joseph Madrigal |
In-app purchases
Plank Timer by Axcentra
No in-app purchases
NextGoal Running
- NextGoal Running Pro$4.99
Questions
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