Comparison

PlankHero vs Plank

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

Head to head
About

PlankHero

This minimalist timer helps you improve your planking by providing visual and auditory cues. It tracks your personal bests and offers motivational quotes to keep you engaged during your workouts.

Highlights
  • Countdown and count-up timer modes
  • Color-changing progress circle
  • Visual and sound alerts
  • Personal best tracking
  • Motivational quotes
Features
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PlankHero is a minimalist plank timer designed to help you push your limits and stay motivated! Who’s it for? - Fitness beginners & office workers - People who love home workouts but struggle to stay disciplined - Anyone who enjoys challenging themselves & sharing progress Key Features: - Timer modes: count down or count up - Color-changing circle: green β†’ yellow β†’ red as time progresses - Visual & sound alerts to keep you focused - Automatically saves your personal best - Fun motivational (and cheeky) quotes after each session Why PlankHero? It’s more than just a timer β€” it adds tension and gamification to make planking more engaging and rewarding. Start holding better planks today!

About

Plank

Features
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HOLD LONGER. GET STRONGER. Plank is the simplest, most beautiful way to build your core strength. No complicated workouts, no distractions β€” just you, the timer, and your determination. PRECISION TIMER Start with one tap. A clean, distraction-free timer counts every second of your hold. Pause when you need to, resume when you're ready. Your progress is always saved. TRACK YOUR SETS Doing multiple planks? Tap to record each set. See your total time and sets for every session. Perfect for interval training or challenging yourself with multiple holds. BUILD YOUR STREAK Consistency beats intensity. Plank tracks your daily streak and motivates you to show up every single day. Watch your flame grow as you build the habit that transforms your core. BEAUTIFUL STATISTICS See your progress come to life with detailed stats: - Total time planked β€” ever - Personal best record - Weekly and monthly trends - Session history - Most active days - APPLE WATCH APP Your favorite plank timer, right on your wrist. Start sessions from your Watch, track sets, and stay in the zone without reaching for your phone. - LIVE ACTIVITIES See your timer right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Pause, resume, or finish your session without unlocking your phone. The future of workout tracking. - HEALTH APP INTEGRATION Every plank session is automatically saved to Apple Health as a Core Training workout. Your fitness data, all in one place. - WIDGETS Add Plank widgets to your Home Screen. See your streak, total time, and quick-start your next session β€” all at a glance. WHY PLANK? Planking is one of the most effective exercises for building core strength, improving posture, and developing mental resilience. But most people give up because they don't track their progress. Plank changes that. Every second you hold is recorded. Every day you show up builds your streak. Every week you'll see yourself getting stronger. This simple feedback loop is what turns a boring exercise into an addictive daily habit. PLANK PRO Unlock the full experience: - Unlimited history access - Detailed monthly statistics - Personal records dashboard - Performance insights - Light & Dark theme options - Priority support Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Start with a free trial and see the difference. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS No ads. No clutter. No social features you don't need. Just a beautiful timer that helps you hold longer and get stronger. Built with Love for people who believe small daily actions lead to extraordinary results. Download Plank today. Your stronger self is waiting. Privacy Policy : https://firtina.co/plank/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://firtina.co/plank/terms.html

Screenshots

PlankHero3 screens
Plank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlankHero at none against Plank's 3. PlankHero also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Plank's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Plank sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PlankHero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 4 level
PlankHero versus Plank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlankHeroPlank
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro β€” better
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai ChenZeynep YILDIZ

In-app purchases

None

PlankHero

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plank

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Pro Access (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access (Lifetime)$14.99

Questions

Is PlankHero free?
PlankHero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plank free?
Plank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlankHero or Plank have ads?
Neither PlankHero nor Plank shows ads.

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