Comparison

TK vs BEAT81

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

Head to head
About

TK

Manage your health insurance digitally. Upload receipts, view sick notes, and track fitness for bonus points. Securely communicate with your provider and access your health data.

Highlights
  • Digital receipt uploads
  • View sick notes
  • Secure messaging with provider
  • Digital bonus program
  • Fitness tracking via Apple Health/Fitbit
  • Access to health data (TK-Safe)
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“Die Techniker” provides its customers with a digital all-purpose tool. For example, you can use this app to upload your receipts for reimbursement, view existing sick notes, or do something for your fitness while collecting bonus points." FEATURES - Protection of sensitive data through secure login (e.g. no jailbreak allowed) - Transmission of sick notes and documents - Send messages to the Techniker - Receive letters from the Techniker - Use the TK Bonus Program completely digitally - TK-Fit with access to Apple Health or Fitbit - Overview of prescribed drugs of the last six years - Apply for reimbursement of costs for medicines, vaccines, osteopathy and health courses SECURITY As a statutory health insurance company, we are committed to the best possible protection of your health data. That's why we check your identity when setting up TK-App on your smartphone. You can either identify yourself online using your ID card and PIN via the Nect Wallet app or by entering an activation code. We‘ll send you the activation code via post. You can find everything else about our security concept at www.tk.de/tk/942778 Note: The use of TK-App with jailbroken devices is generally not possible. FURTHER DEVELOPMENT We are continuously adding new features to TK-App - your ideas and hints help us most. Write us directly and anonymously via the feedback function in TK-App. BONUS & TK-Fit Membership in a football club, regular check-ups at the dentist, the non-smoking course after New Year's Day - all these things earn points for the TK Bonus Program. And thanks to the connection to Apple Health or Fitbit, you'll receive points for many other activities. TK-SAFE With TK-Safe you have all relevant health data at a glance: Your visits to the doctor, diagnoses, medication, vaccinations, preventative medical checkups and much more. Please note that TK-Fit and TK-Safe are not available in English yet. REQUIREMENTS For the TK-App: - TK customer - iOS 18 or higher - No device with modified operating system, e.g. Jailbreak (For more information, see www.tk.de/tk/942782) For TK-Fit: - Step counting using Apple Health or Fitbit and your smartphone or a compatible fitness tracker (for information on TK-Fit, see www.tk.de/tk/938122) ACCESSIBILITY We aim at providing you an app that is as barrier-free as possible. You can find the accessibility statement at https://www.tk.de/techniker/2137808.

About

BEAT81

Book tailored fitness classes, manage your schedule, and connect with coaches. Track your workout history and performance to monitor progress over time. Explore various training styles like BURN, BUILD, HYBRID, and RIDE.

Highlights
  • Book tailored workouts
  • Manage schedule and share sessions
  • Direct messaging with coaches
  • Track workout history and performance
  • Filter by training style, intensity, coach, location, time
  • Explore BURN, BUILD, HYBRID, RIDE concepts
Features
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BEAT your best. The BEAT81 app helps you book the right workouts, stay connected with coaches, and track your progress over time. What you can do in the app: Book workouts tailored to you Filter by training style, intensity, coach, location, or time — and find sessions that match your preferences. Manage your schedule View upcoming sessions, reschedule easily, and share workouts with friends. Speak directly with coaches Message your coach before or after class for guidance, questions, or feedback. Track your results over time See your workout history, heart-rate performance, and progress in one place — so you can stay consistent and improve. Train across BEAT81 concepts: - BURN: Maximise calorie expenditure and sweat - BUILD: Maximise calorie expenditure and sweat - HYBRID: Develop lean muscle and functional strength - RIDE: Develop cardiovascular endurance on the bike Structured group workouts. Clear coaching. Real progress. Workouts available in German and English.

Screenshots

TK4 screens
BEAT814 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TK at 4.8 against BEAT81's 2.9. TK also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 7) and review sentiment (72% vs 56%). BEAT81's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TK holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TK has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of TK's written reviews are positive against 56% of BEAT81's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TK ships an update fortnightly, BEAT81 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TK versus BEAT81: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKBEAT81
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better2.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size546 MB107 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTechniker Krankenkasse (TK)GRITSpot GmbH

Customer experience

TK

All ratings1,181 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative16.4%

BEAT81

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative24.0%

Bugs and requests

TK

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Synchronization problems with Apple Health
  • Errors when submitting sick notes
  • Incomplete English translations

Requested features

5 requests
  • English language support for all features
  • Integration with more fitness tracking apps
  • Larger QR code display in wallet for easier scanning
  • Ability to view and manage bonus program details
  • Improved data synchronization and real-time updates

BEAT81

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TK

No in-app purchases

None

BEAT81

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TK free?
TK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BEAT81 free?
BEAT81 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TK or BEAT81?
TK is rated higher. TK averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BEAT81 averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do TK or BEAT81 have ads?
Neither TK nor BEAT81 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TK or BEAT81?
TK ships an update fortnightly, and BEAT81 every 3 weeks. Most recently, TK was updated on September 22, 2026 and BEAT81 on September 23, 2026.

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