Comparison

Helena vs Kobb

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

Head to head
About

Helena

Features
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Via Helena, you can access your medical data and communicate securely, personally and easily with your healthcare providers.

About

Kobb

Features
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The simple workout tracker that stays out of your way. kobb is designed for one thing: logging your sets as fast as possible so you can focus on training. No complicated setup, no distractions — just open the app, record your set, and get back to lifting. 【Features】 · Intuitive swipe navigation Swipe left or right to switch muscle groups, scroll to your exercise. No menus to dig through — just swipe and record. · Build your own exercise library Add your favorite exercises, reorder them, and rename them however you like · Track by muscle group Chest, Back, Arms, Legs, Shoulders, Glutes, Abs, and Cardio · Quick Input Your previous weight and reps are pre-filled automatically. Just change what's different and move on. · See your progress at a glance Weight progression and training volume are displayed in clear charts. Watching your numbers go up makes it easy to set goals and stay motivated. · Calendar view Tap any date to instantly review your workout history · No account required — fully local No sign-up, no login. All your data stays on your iPhone. 【kobb Pro】 · Interval Timer Starts automatically after each set. Set a custom rest duration for each exercise, so you're always resting exactly as long as you need to. Consistent rest stabilizes muscle load across sets and keeps your total gym time in check. · Weekly Summary Review your weekly training volume with easy-to-read charts · Data Export & Import Back up your data or transfer it to a new device Simple enough to use every session. Start tracking your progress with kobb.

Screenshots

Helena4 screens
Kobb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helena at none against Kobb's 1. Helena also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Kobb's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Kobb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Helena asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Helena versus Kobb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelenaKobb
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHealthConnect NVTakahiko Kubo

In-app purchases

None

Helena

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kobb

One-time1
  • kobb Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Helena free?
Helena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kobb free?
Kobb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Helena or Kobb have ads?
Helena shows ads; Kobb does not.

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