# TK vs Sportstech Live

The clearest difference is rating: TK at 4.8 against Sportstech Live's 2.2. TK also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 15). Sportstech Live's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sportstech Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TK asks for nothing beyond the download.

TK holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TK has 1.2K ratings behind it against 15, 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 71% of Sportstech Live's.

TK ships an update every 9 days, Sportstech Live every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TK | Sportstech Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tk-app/id1163694230/reviews)** | [2.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportstech-live/id1641710237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 539 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/355493231) | [Sportstech Brands Holding GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641496066) |

## What reviewers say

### TK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tk-app/id1163694230)

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)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for English speakers
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Smooth and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Synchronization problems with Apple Health
- 🐛 Login and activation issues after updates
- 🐛 Buggy submission of sick notes
- 🐛 Incomplete English translations

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Sportstech Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportstech-live/id1641710237)

Access a wide range of effective workouts and live fitness sessions with your Sportstech device. Stream on multiple Apple devices and enjoy on-demand videos led by expert instructors. Includes nutrition tips and community features.

**Highlights:** Live fitness sessions, On-demand workout library, Personalized training plans, Expert instructor-led classes, Progress tracking, Healthy recipes and nutrition tips, Community challenges and leaderboards

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sportstech Live + (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Sportstech Live + (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TK free?

TK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sportstech Live free?

Sportstech Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TK or Sportstech Live?

TK is rated higher. TK averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Sportstech Live averages 2.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do TK or Sportstech Live have ads?

Neither TK nor Sportstech Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TK or Sportstech Live?

TK ships an update every 9 days, and Sportstech Live every 10 days. Most recently, TK was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sportstech Live on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*