Stark Dumbbell vs Kymatiq
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.
Kymatiq
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Kymatiq is the ultimate training companion for indoor kayaking and rowing athletes. Seamlessly connecting to Dansprint and KayakPro ergometers via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Kymatiq delivers real-time, high-fidelity telemetry directly to your device. Key Features: • Ultra-low latency BLE connection setup to get you training in under 5 seconds. • Real-time stroke rate, power (watts), speed, pace, and distance tracking. • Dual Heart Rate Monitor support with real-time Heart Rate Zone tracking. • Beautiful, high-contrast dashboards designed to be easily readable during intense training sessions. • Detailed workout history, interval analysis, and AI Coach technique recording to help optimize your pacing. Unlock the true potential of your indoor ergometer sessions and track your path to peak performance with Kymatiq. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kymatiq.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kymatiq at Free against Stark Dumbbell's $4.99. Stark Dumbbell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, 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
Kymatiq is free to download; Stark Dumbbell costs $4.99 up front. Kymatiq sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Stark Dumbbell asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stark Dumbbell | Kymatiq |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Postra AB | Daniel Lopes Gondim |
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
Kymatiq
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stark Dumbbell
No in-app purchases
Kymatiq
- Kymatiq Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Kymatiq Pro Yearly$49.991 Year









