Comparison

Stark Dumbbell vs Dumbbell Workout Plan

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

Head to head
About

Stark Dumbbell

This app provides a library of HD exercise videos and allows users to create personalized workouts. It includes timers for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT, and tracks progress by integrating with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • HD exercise videos
  • Personalized workout creation
  • Workout timers (Tabata, HIIT, Circuit)
  • Muscle group targeting
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Optimize your results with Stark Dumbbell! - Be inspired by 65 exercises presented in sharp HD video. - Create your own personal workout. - When working out, follow the step by step workout-feature which take you through the workout using timers and your chosen specifics. - The timers support different workout types including Tabata, HIIT and Circuit training. - Find exercises targeting specific muscle groups. Integration with Apple Health: Save burned calories and performed workouts. Exercises are performed by the professional instructors, Seth Ronland, Jenny Ahlin & Benjamin Sällström.

About

Dumbbell Workout Plan

This app provides a weight training program focused on dumbbell exercises for home or gym use. It aims to help users build muscle mass and strength with minimal equipment. The routines are designed for extended use as long as progress is being made.

Highlights
  • Dumbbell-only workouts
  • Muscle building focus
  • Home and gym use
  • Full body routines
  • Progressive overload guidance
  • Extended workout duration
Features
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Dumbbells offer excellent variety for your weight training efforts. If you can't afford an ongoing gym membership, investing in dumbbells you can use at home is a good alternative. You can achieve an excellent workout using your dumbbells and this weight training program at home. Add size to your arms, chest and shoulders with our amazing dumbbell workouts. This workout program only requires dumbbells and has just the right amount of volume to promote muscle growth. These dumbbell only workouts can be used at home or in the gym for building muscle mass. The dumbbell only home or gym full body workouts focuses on the use of heavy compound lifts, and allows you to maximize muscle gains with minimal equipment. Our workouts can be run for an extended period of time. As long as you are experiencing strength and muscle gains, stick with this routine.

Screenshots

Stark Dumbbell4 screens
Dumbbell Workout Plan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stark Dumbbell at 73% against Dumbbell Workout Plan's 23%. Stark Dumbbell also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Dumbbell Workout Plan's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Dumbbell Workout Plan is free to download; Stark Dumbbell costs $4.99 up front. Dumbbell Workout Plan sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Stark Dumbbell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stark Dumbbell holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stark Dumbbell has 503 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Stark Dumbbell's written reviews are positive against 23% of Dumbbell Workout Plan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stark Dumbbell ships an update every 2 months, Dumbbell Workout Plan every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Stark Dumbbell versus Dumbbell Workout Plan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark DumbbellDumbbell Workout Plan
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (503 ratings) — better3.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings503 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostra ABSamantha Roobol

Customer experience

Stark Dumbbell

All ratings503 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative17.6%

Dumbbell Workout Plan

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative61.5%

Bugs and requests

Stark Dumbbell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos/graphics not working
  • Crashes when starting
  • Lack of weight/rep tracking

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more exercises
  • Improve Apple Health integration
  • Add ability to track weights and reps
  • Implement dark mode
  • Add verbal exercise instructions
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  • Provide more pre-built workout routines

Dumbbell Workout Plan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stark Dumbbell

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Dumbbell Workout Plan

One-time8
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • For Beginners$1.99
  • Lose Weight$1.99
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  • Strength & Mass$1.99
  • Upper Body$1.99
  • Lower Body$1.99
  • Better Arms$1.99
  • Full Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is Stark Dumbbell free?
Stark Dumbbell costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dumbbell Workout Plan free?
Dumbbell Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stark Dumbbell or Dumbbell Workout Plan?
Stark Dumbbell is rated higher. Stark Dumbbell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Dumbbell Workout Plan averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Stark Dumbbell or Dumbbell Workout Plan have ads?
Dumbbell Workout Plan shows ads; Stark Dumbbell does not.
Which is updated more often, Stark Dumbbell or Dumbbell Workout Plan?
Stark Dumbbell ships an update every 2 months, and Dumbbell Workout Plan every 17 months. Most recently, Stark Dumbbell was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dumbbell Workout Plan on November 3, 2026.

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