Comparison

Plank Timer by Axcentra vs PlankNote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable plank intervals
  • Audio-guided workout cues
  • 30-day plank challenge plans
  • Progress and streak tracking
  • Multiple plank variations
  • No equipment required
Features
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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.

About

PlankNote

Features
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PlankNote is the client tracker built for solo and freelance personal trainers. Everything a trainer needs to run their client relationships, in one place: CLIENT OVERVIEW See every client at a glance: status, goals, next session, last check-in. Search and filter your roster instantly, even with dozens of active clients. PROGRESS TRACKING Log weight, measurements, and photos after every session. Watch trends unfold in clean, simple charts. Compare before-and-after photos side by side to show clients exactly how far they've come. APPOINTMENTS, SYNCED Book sessions and they show up right in your calendar app: no double entry, no separate scheduling tool. Edit in PlankNote or your calendar, they stay in sync. EXERCISE TEMPLATES Build a workout once, reuse it across every client who needs it. Stop retyping the same sets and reps for every session. DASHBOARD Open the app and know exactly what your day looks like: today's sessions, which clients are overdue for a check-in, and how the month's shaping up. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Your next appointment and check-ins due, right on your home screen: no need to open the app to know what's next. PRIVATE BY DESIGN PlankNote runs entirely on your device, synced securely through your own iCloud account. No accounts, no company servers holding your clients' data, no ads. FREE TO START Manage up to 3 clients free, forever. Try PlankNote Pro free for 14 days for unlimited clients: subscribe only if it earns a place in your day. Built for trainers who'd rather spend time coaching than fighting software. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plank Timer by Axcentra4 screens
PlankNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plank Timer by Axcentra at none against PlankNote's 2. Plank Timer by Axcentra also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). PlankNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlankNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Plank Timer by Axcentra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plank Timer by Axcentra versus PlankNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlank Timer by AxcentraPlankNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxcentra FitnessALEXANDRU CORNEL CHIREA

In-app purchases

None

Plank Timer by Axcentra

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlankNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Annual14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Plank Timer by Axcentra free?
Plank Timer by Axcentra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlankNote free?
PlankNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plank Timer by Axcentra or PlankNote have ads?
Plank Timer by Axcentra shows ads; PlankNote does not.

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