Stark Dumbbell vs EgoLift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- HD exercise videos
- Personalized workout creation
- Workout timers (Tabata, HIIT, Circuit)
- Muscle group targeting
- Apple Health integration
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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.
EgoLift
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Your bench has been stuck at 85kg for 3 weeks. A tracker would show you the number. A coach would tell you why. EgoLift tells you both — and prescribes exactly what to do next. — EgoLift is not a workout planner. Not a social feed. Not a generic fitness app. It's a strength tracking tool with an AI coach that analyzes your data, detects problems before you do, and prescribes real plans with real numbers — based on YOUR sessions, not a template. WHAT THE COACH DOES: — Detects plateaus across 5 PR categories (e1RM, 3RM, 5RM, 8RM, Volume) — Prescribes reset plans: specific weights, sets, reps, RPE targets — Flags when your RPE trend says you need a deload — and programs it — Analyzes every session and tells you what to change next time — Uses your preferred unit (kg or lbs), your actual numbers, your history WHAT YOU GET FREE: — Full workout logging — sets, reps, weight, RPE — 80+ exercises including custom exercises — Supersets with smart rest timer — Personal records tracking (5 types) — Routines and templates with auto-progression — Session history and CSV export — Smart rest timer (adapts to exercise type + RPE) WHAT PREMIUM UNLOCKS: — Unlimited coach questions — Post-session analysis with prescriptions — Plateau detection with reset plans — Deload programming — Weekly performance review — Session comparison (Today vs Last Time) 14-day free trial. Then $8.99/month or $59.99/year. — A real coach charges $200/month. This one charges $8.99. And it doesn't sugarcoat. Built for lifters who already know what RPE means. Terms of Use: https://egolift.pages.dev/terms Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EgoLift at Free against Stark Dumbbell's $4.99. EgoLift also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Stark Dumbbell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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
EgoLift is free to download; Stark Dumbbell costs $4.99 up front. EgoLift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Stark Dumbbell asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stark Dumbbell ships an update every 2 months, EgoLift every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stark Dumbbell | EgoLift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (503 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 503 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Postra AB | Tom Plaes |
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
EgoLift
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stark Dumbbell
No in-app purchases
EgoLift
- EgoLift Coach Monthly$7.991 Month
- EgoLift Coach Yearly$49.991 Year









