Comparison

Stark Dumbbell vs Dumbbell Workout Program

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 Program

Features
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Develop total-body strength and build maximum muscle mass with a simple set of dumbbells. Dumbbell training can be a valuable part of any lifter’s journey. They can help you add muscle mass, increase coordination, correct muscle imbalances, and even help you gain strength. When it comes to muscle-strengthening exercise, focus on things like dumbbells and bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, squats and lunges. Your weekly workouts should engage all of the major muscles in your body. Don’t make the mistake of focusing only on the “beach muscles” that you can see in the mirror. You need to train your entire body, and you really need to challenge your muscles regardless of your routine.

Screenshots

Stark Dumbbell4 screens
Dumbbell Workout Program4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dumbbell Workout Program at Free against Stark Dumbbell's $4.99. Dumbbell Workout Program also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Stark Dumbbell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Dumbbell Workout Program is free to download; Stark Dumbbell costs $4.99 up front. Dumbbell Workout Program sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Stark Dumbbell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stark Dumbbell ships an update every 3 months, Dumbbell Workout Program every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stark Dumbbell versus Dumbbell Workout Program: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark DumbbellDumbbell Workout Program
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (504 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings504 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPostra ABpowerpunch

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 Program

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stark Dumbbell

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Dumbbell Workout Program

One-time11
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Beginner's Workout Program$1.99
  • 5-Day Workout Split$1.99
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  • Full Body Program - Bench Req.$1.99
  • Full Body Plan - Bench + 1 DB$1.99
  • Upper/Lower Plan: One Dumbbell$1.99
  • Single-Dumbbell Full Body Plan$1.99
  • Total Body Workout Plan$1.99
  • Upper/Lower Body Program$1.99
  • Anterior and Posterior - Bench$1.99
  • Full Bundle$5.99

Questions

Is Stark Dumbbell free?
Stark Dumbbell costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dumbbell Workout Program free?
Dumbbell Workout Program is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stark Dumbbell or Dumbbell Workout Program have ads?
Dumbbell Workout Program shows ads; Stark Dumbbell does not.
Which is updated more often, Stark Dumbbell or Dumbbell Workout Program?
Stark Dumbbell ships an update every 3 months, and Dumbbell Workout Program every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stark Dumbbell was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dumbbell Workout Program on October 5, 2026.

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