Comparison

JustPlankit vs TruTimer

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

Head to head
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.

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TruTimer

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Stop glancing at your phone mid-workout. TruTimer talks you through every set with custom voice, sound, and vibration cues — timed to the exact second you choose. BUILD YOUR OWN TIMELINE Add cues wherever you want: "halfway," "switch arms," a beep at 15 seconds, a countdown before the next move. Every exercise gets its own timeline — no other timer app lets you customize down to the second. READY-MADE TEMPLATES Jump straight into isometric holds, strength circuits, stretching, rehab routines, and mindfulness sessions: • Plank, Side Plank, Wall Sit, Dead Hang • Farmer's Carry, Single Arm Curls • Tabata Circuit, Full Body / Upper Body / Lower Body Circuits • Physical Therapy, Yoga Pose • Meditation, Box Breathing CHAIN WORKOUTS TOGETHER Build multi-exercise, multi-round routines with the Workout Builder — or tap Quick Timer for an instant one-off session with your own duration, rest, and rounds. SMART GUIDANCE • Announces the next exercise before it starts • Optional 3-2-1 countdown into every segment • Halfway alerts so you always know where you stand • Full history of every completed session TRUTIMER PRO Unlock the full template library and unlimited saved workouts with a single one-time purchase — no subscription. Free users get 3 saved workouts and a starter set of templates. No account required. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

JustPlankit4 screens
TruTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TruTimer at Free against JustPlankit's $0.99. JustPlankit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JustPlankit ships an update weekly, TruTimer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 1 level
JustPlankit versus TruTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustPlankitTruTimer
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEmirhan ZenginTrulsson Ingrup AB

In-app purchases

None

JustPlankit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TruTimer

One-time1
  • TruTimer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is JustPlankit free?
JustPlankit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TruTimer free?
TruTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JustPlankit or TruTimer have ads?
TruTimer shows ads; JustPlankit does not.
Which is updated more often, JustPlankit or TruTimer?
JustPlankit ships an update weekly, and TruTimer every 4 weeks. Most recently, JustPlankit was updated on October 9, 2026 and TruTimer on September 30, 2026.

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