Comparison

Fanmode vs PlankTunes

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

Head to head
About

Fanmode

Broadcast your support for your favorite teams directly into live games in real-time. Connect with fellow fans, share your emotions during key moments, and make your passion visible in the stadium.

Highlights
  • Broadcast support into live games
  • Real-time fan interaction
  • Connect with friends
  • Share game emotions
  • View fan activity online
Features
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MAKING THE WORLD A STADIUM FOR YOU THE FAN. Wouldn’t it be great if your team could feel your passion and hear your cheers even though you’re miles away from the game? This is the premise behind Fanmode – connecting 21st century fans to 21st century stadiums. Fanmode is a service that lets you broadcast your support into live games in real-time, using the technology at your fingertips. Imagine if every time your team scored, your reaction showed up on the video screen at the stadium! That is what we aim to achieve – Making the World a Stadium! In the current state of Fanmode you are able to use the following services on your devise: Vibecast: Fanmode is a conversation between the fans and the live game, and Vibecast is your voice. Clap, cheer, wave your flag - It lets you broadcast your support for your team to the entire world, via your smartphone or internet-enabled device. Check out the action on the Vibeboards at www.fanmode.com Vibelink: Stop your texting and bring the banter into Vibelink where you can stay connected to all your sports fanatical friends Vibestream: To help you share your emotions - we will keep you posted on the most important moments of the game through Vibestream Get into the action and help take part in creating the future of Fanhood!

About

PlankTunes

Features
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PlankTunes – The acoustic timer that truly supports you. Whether you're planking, doing an L-sit, dead hangs, handstands, or meditating. Runs on your phone or directly on your Apple Watch. Imagine you're planking – and you don't have to look at your watch. PlankTunes does exactly that: It gives you a perfect sense of time with clear, rhythmic clicks and chimes – directly to your ear and into your mind. Here's how it works: Set your workout duration (minutes + seconds) Choose your click interval (e.g., every 5 or 10 seconds) Set the chime interval (e.g., every 30 seconds = progress feedback) Press start – and simply focus on your form. You'll hear: Regular clicks → your rhythm Chimes at your chosen interval → you know exactly where you stand A final sound → done, perfect! Features that help you progress: 5 memory slots (S1–S5) – your favorite sessions always at hand Record or import your own sounds Apple Watch support – start and stop directly from your wrist Background playback & lock screen control Screen stays on (optional) Overtime/Pause mode: After count down, timer automatically counts up – for those who want to keep going longer or keep track of their break PlankTunes Premium – pay once, get everything All features & updates included No ads, no subscriptions, no tricks Direct support for further development No distractions. No counting. Just you and your best plank. Download PlankTunes now and feel the difference from the very first second. → Questions? support@planktunes.com Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://planktunes.github.io/

Screenshots

Fanmode4 screens
PlankTunes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fanmode at none against PlankTunes's 3. Fanmode also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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. PlankTunes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Fanmode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fanmode ships an update monthly, PlankTunes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fanmode versus PlankTunes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanmodePlankTunes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFanmode International LimitedStefan Karst

In-app purchases

None

Fanmode

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PlankTunes

Subscriptions1
  • Planktunes Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium TestphaseFree
  • Premium Lebenslang$3.99

Questions

Is Fanmode free?
Fanmode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlankTunes free?
PlankTunes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fanmode or PlankTunes have ads?
Neither Fanmode nor PlankTunes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fanmode or PlankTunes?
Fanmode ships an update monthly, and PlankTunes fortnightly. Most recently, Fanmode was updated on October 6, 2026 and PlankTunes on September 28, 2026.

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