Comparison

Stark Dumbbell vs Kymatiq

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

Kymatiq

Features
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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

Screenshots

Stark Dumbbell4 screens
Kymatiq4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stark Dumbbell versus Kymatiq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark DumbbellKymatiq
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (503 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings503 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostra ABDaniel 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

None

Stark Dumbbell

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kymatiq

Subscriptions2
  • Kymatiq Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Kymatiq Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Stark Dumbbell free?
Stark Dumbbell costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kymatiq free?
Kymatiq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stark Dumbbell or Kymatiq have ads?
Neither Stark Dumbbell nor Kymatiq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark Dumbbell or Kymatiq?
Stark Dumbbell ships an update every 2 months, and Kymatiq every 2 months. Most recently, Stark Dumbbell was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kymatiq on October 28, 2026.

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