Comparison

Merck BKK vs MyShaolin

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

Head to head
About

Merck BKK

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Nach der Registrierung ermöglicht die App die Nutzung mehrerer Service-Angebote rund um die Uhr. Das beinhaltet unter anderem eine einfache und sichere Übermittlung von Nachrichten an die Merck BKK, sowie die sichere Übertragung von Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigungen oder des Lichtbildes für die elektronische Gesundheitskarte. Auch die Übertragung sonstiger Dokumente ist damit möglich. Darüber hinaus können Sie mit der App Ihre persönliche Daten wie Anschrift oder Bankverbindung ändern und weitere Services nutzen, wie z.B. die Beantragung einer Mitgliedsbescheinigung.

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MyShaolin

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MyShaolin is your companion for Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qi Gong – whether you are just starting out or have been practising for years. LEARN STEP BY STEP Courses guide you through a form lesson by lesson. Your goal path always shows where you are and what comes next. FOLLOW-ALONG VIDEOS From a 15-minute Qi Gong routine and Tai Chi forms to the classic Shaolin fist forms – watch, follow along, repeat. SHORT BREAKS FOR BODY AND MIND The Garden of Balance offers guided breathing, meditation and gentle Qi Gong for a few calm minutes a day. STAY ON TRACK Set daily habits and training goals, get reminders and watch your practice grow. LISTEN AND READ Audio episodes and articles on history, philosophy and training – at home or on the go. SUBSCRIPTION Some content is free to use. Full access to all courses and content requires MyShaolin Premium. The subscription is available monthly or yearly and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it at any time in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use: https://myshaolin.app/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://myshaolin.app/legal/privacy Note: The exercises do not replace medical advice. Practise mindfully and at your own pace.

Screenshots

Merck BKK4 screens
MyShaolin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merck BKK at none against MyShaolin's 2. Merck BKK also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). MyShaolin's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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. MyShaolin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Merck BKK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merck BKK ships an update every 4 months, MyShaolin every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Merck BKK versus MyShaolin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerck BKKMyShaolin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMerck BKKShaolin Shifu GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Merck BKK

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyShaolin

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Merck BKK free?
Merck BKK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyShaolin free?
MyShaolin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merck BKK or MyShaolin have ads?
Neither Merck BKK nor MyShaolin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merck BKK or MyShaolin?
Merck BKK ships an update every 4 months, and MyShaolin every 11 days. Most recently, Merck BKK was updated on October 13, 2026 and MyShaolin on October 31, 2026.

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