Comparison

Plank Challenge vs JustPlankit

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

Head to head
About

Plank Challenge

Features
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Get a stronger core in just 30 days — no gym, no equipment, no excuses. The 30 Days Planking Challenge guides you from your very first 20-second hold all the way to a 10-minute plank with a progressive, day-by-day program you can do anywhere. Hands-free voice coaching counts you in, calls the halfway mark, and pushes you through the final seconds — so you never have to look at your phone mid-plank. Just press start and hold. WHY YOU'LL STICK WITH IT • Streak Shields automatically cover one missed day per week, so a single skipped session never breaks your momentum. • A clear 30-day calendar shows every workout at a glance. • Personal bests track how far you've come. FOUR DIFFICULTY TIERS • Beginner: 20 seconds → 2 minutes • Intermediate: build real endurance • Advanced: longer, tougher holds • Elite: 4 minutes → 10 minutes BUILT FOR YOUR WHOLE DAY • Full Apple Watch app — train with your wrist, leave your phone behind. • Home-screen widget keeps your streak front and center. • HealthKit sync logs every session as core training. SIMPLE, FAIR PRICING • The Beginner tier is completely free. • One-time Pro unlock adds the Intermediate, Advanced and Elite tiers — pay once, own it forever. No subscriptions, ever. Whether you're rebuilding strength, fixing your posture, or just want visible abs, two minutes a day is all it takes. Start the challenge today and feel the difference by day 30.

About

JustPlankit

Features
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JustPlankit is a minimalist plank timer for people who want to build a real core habit — without ads, subscriptions, or tracking. A clean 30-day progressive program takes you from a 20-second first hold to a 2-minute finish, with rest days built in. When you want a free run, switch to Challenge mode and hold as long as you can. That's it. No coaches yelling, no upsells, no clutter. WHAT'S INSIDE • 30-day progressive plank program — 20s → 2 minutes • Rest days built in (days 6, 13, 19, 26) • Challenge mode: hold as long as you can, beat your best • Adjustable plank duration, rest, and number of sets • Daily progress strip and streak tracking • Best time, today's hold, total sessions • Calm sound cues for active and rest phases • Light & dark theme, follows your system • 11 languages, follows your phone language DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY • No ads, ever • No subscription • No accounts, no sign-up • No tracking, no analytics SDKs • Works offline WHO IT'S FOR People who already know they want to plank and just need a clean timer. If you've tried bloated fitness apps and uninstalled them, this is for you. Tap. Plank. Done.

Screenshots

Plank Challenge4 screens
JustPlankit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plank Challenge at Free against JustPlankit's $0.99. JustPlankit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Plank Challenge is free to download; JustPlankit costs $0.99 up front. Plank Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JustPlankit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 months, JustPlankit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Plank Challenge versus JustPlankit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlank ChallengeJustPlankit
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAppConsultEmirhan Zengin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plank Challenge

One-time1
  • Planking Pro$4.99
None

JustPlankit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plank Challenge free?
Plank Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JustPlankit free?
JustPlankit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plank Challenge or JustPlankit have ads?
Neither Plank Challenge nor JustPlankit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plank Challenge or JustPlankit?
Plank Challenge ships an update every 3 months, and JustPlankit weekly. Most recently, Plank Challenge was updated on October 19, 2026 and JustPlankit on October 9, 2026.

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