Comparison

Plank vs Plank Timer

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

Head to head
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 — 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 — 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 — 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

About

Plank Timer

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Plank Timer is a dedicated app designed specifically to help you stick with planks. No login required—start your plank immediately. It's a simple training timer focused on features that keep you going. ■ Recommended for people who: ・Want to make planks a habit (do them daily) ・Want to track “Did I do it today?” and “How many seconds?” to beat their personal best ・Want their plank duration counted automatically ・Want to do strength training/core workouts efficiently in short time ・Prefer a simple app ・Want to strengthen your core for weight loss ■Main Features This app supports your motivation and habit formation with four simple features! ◯Plank Timer (Countdown) Set your target seconds and plank! ◯Stopwatch (Countup) Challenge yourself to see how many seconds you can plank! Aim for your personal best ◯ Motivation Boost with Record & History Management Track your progress with a plank history calendar, streak records, longest sessions, and cumulative plank time. ◯ Reminder Notifications to Support Continuity Get daily push notifications at your chosen time. ■ Contact Us For feature requests or bug reports, please contact us via the form below. https://forms.gle/t6fKosEPXR9Vctof8

Screenshots

Plank4 screens
Plank Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plank Timer at none against Plank's 3. Plank Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Plank sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Plank Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Plank versus Plank Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlankPlank Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeynep YILDIZYoshiaki Kawano

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
None

Plank Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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