Comparison

PlankCycle vs Plank Timer

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

Head to head
About

PlankCycle

Features
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PlankCycle is a focused plank timer for a clear workout without distractions. Choose your total plank target, the duration of each hold, and the rest time between rounds. PlankCycle automatically turns these settings into your interval workout. If the target time does not divide evenly, the final round is shortened to match it precisely. During your workout, PlankCycle shows: β€’ the current phase β€’ the remaining time β€’ your current round β€’ your overall progress A short preparation countdown, voice announcements, and haptic feedback accompany each phase change. The screen stays active while the timer is running. No account. No advertising. No tracking. No unnecessary features. Focus. Hold. Breathe.

About

Plank Timer

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More than just a plank timer. MotionFit helps you train planks with better control and more consistent form. The camera analyzes your posture during each workout, tracks your hold time automatically, and gives you real-time feedback while you train. REAL-TIME FORM COACHING Place your phone to the side, start your workout, and hold your plank. MotionFit analyzes your posture during the exercise and helps you maintain a more stable position. β€’ Automatic plank timing β€’ Camera-based form analysis β€’ Real-time posture feedback β€’ Form improvement tips β€’ Workout history β€’ Progress tracking IMPROVE YOUR FORM Holding longer is not the only thing that matters. MotionFit analyzes how well you maintain your plank position and highlights what to focus on during your next workout. After each session, review a clear summary of your workout, form, and key areas for improvement. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review your previous workouts and see how your training develops over time. Track: β€’ Plank hold time β€’ Workout frequency β€’ Form trends β€’ Workout history β€’ Improvement areas Stay consistent and improve your plank performance step by step. YOUR PLANK COACH Whether you're doing a quick daily core session or a longer plank workout, MotionFit turns a simple timer into a training companion focused on your form and progress. Start your next plank with MotionFit.

Screenshots

PlankCycle3 screens
Plank Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plank Timer at none against PlankCycle's 3. Plank Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). PlankCycle's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. PlankCycle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Plank Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PlankCycle versus Plank Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlankCyclePlank Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 9 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJannis GuhlChangHyun Nam

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlankCycle

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Large Tip$2.99
  • Extra Tip$4.99
None

Plank Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlankCycle free?
PlankCycle 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 PlankCycle or Plank Timer have ads?
Plank Timer shows ads; PlankCycle does not.

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