Comparison

Hang Tracker vs Vacuum

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

Head to head
About

Hang Tracker

Features
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Time your dead hangs, build grip strength and keep a daily streak, on iPhone or Apple Watch. Hang Tracker is a purpose-built timer for hanging from a pull-up bar. Tap Start hang, hold, and let the app count. Big legible timer, haptics, and a short Get ready countdown (3, 5 or 10 s). PRESETS THAT FIT A REAL DAY โ€ข Daily goal: hang until today's ring closes โ€ข Groove: six short 15-second hangs (grease-the-groove intervals) โ€ข Max hang: go as long as you can โ€ข Custom protocols: your own hang, rest and rounds SMALL STEPS UP (iPhone) โ€ข Repeat last: start your last session again with the same settings โ€ข Try +5s: your last hang plus five seconds when you want a little more ON YOUR WRIST Start, pause and finish hangs from Apple Watch, even with your iPhone locked. Open Hang on iPhone to add them to your history and streak. HABITS THAT STICK Today ring, streak, weekly time on the bar, home-screen widget and a smart reminder that stays quiet once today's goal is met. HANG PRO โ€ข Records: best hang by grip and a 30-day mix of easy, medium and hard sessions โ€ข Should I hang: a suggestion (hang, easy or rest) based on your recent time on the bar and overnight HRV from Apple Health. It never blocks Start hang and is not medical advice. โ€ข Completed hangs saved to Apple Health as workouts Hang Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase ($12.99) or as a subscription (Yearly $8.99 or Monthly $1.99, each with a 3-day free trial). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage them in your App Store account settings. Timer, presets, streak and Watch app are free. No account required. Your hang history stays on your device. Privacy: https://hang.jozefowicz.dev/privacy Terms: https://hang.jozefowicz.dev/terms

About

Vacuum

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Vacuum teaches the stomach vacuum โ€” a simple breathing exercise for the transverse abdominis, the deep muscle that keeps your belly drawn in and your waist narrow. - A 21-day program: your hold grows step by step, from 8 to 20 seconds - A calm voice coach guides every phase: exhale, draw in, hold, release - 3โ€“4 minute sessions with a timer and gentle haptics - A technique guide with the common mistakes - Daily reminders and a day streak, so the habit sticks - Progress that syncs to your account For men and women. No equipment. Note: the vacuum does not burn fat in one spot, and the app is not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain, dizziness or downward pressure. --- Vacuum Premium subscription --- Vacuum Premium is an auto-renewable subscription, yearly or monthly; the price for your region is shown in the app before you subscribe. New subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the trial ends, or at confirmation of purchase if there is no trial. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://random1st.click/vacuum/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hang Tracker4 screens
Vacuum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vacuum at every 2 days against Hang Tracker's every 3 weeks. Hang Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Hang Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Vacuum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hang Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Vacuum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Hang Tracker versus Vacuum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHang TrackerVacuum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size54 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadoslaw JozefowiczRoman Voronin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hang Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Hang Tracker Monthly Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99
2 purchases

Vacuum

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Hang Tracker free?
Hang Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vacuum free?
Vacuum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hang Tracker or Vacuum have ads?
Neither Hang Tracker nor Vacuum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hang Tracker or Vacuum?
Hang Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vacuum every 2 days. Most recently, Hang Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Vacuum on October 31, 2026.

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