Comparison

Stark Barbell vs Catalyst Training Co

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

Head to head
About

Stark Barbell

This app provides a comprehensive workout experience with HD video demonstrations of 51 exercises. Users can create personalized routines, track progress, and utilize built-in timers for various training styles like HIIT and Tabata. It integrates with Apple Health to log burned calories and completed workouts.

Highlights
  • 51 HD exercise videos
  • Customizable workout creation
  • Step-by-step workout guidance
  • Timers for Tabata, HIIT, Circuit
  • Muscle group targeting
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Optimise your results with Virtual Trainer Barbell! - Be inspired by 51 exercises presented in sharp HD video. - Create your own personal workout. - Get a full body workout with exercises in all ranges of difficulty - While 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. - Challenge yourself, get rewards and keep track of your score. - Find exercises targeting specific muscle groups. Integration with Apple Health: Save burned calories and performed workouts. Exercises are performed by the professional instructors, Benjamin Sällström & Jenny Ahlin.

About

Catalyst Training Co

Features
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The Catalyst Training Co. App is your all-in-one fitness companion designed to help you train with purpose, both inside and outside the gym. Track your workouts, monitor your nutrition, and stay connected with your coaches and community , all in one seamless platform. Inside the app: -Personalised Workouts: Access your Catalyst training programs, track progress, and log every rep, set, and PB. -Nutrition & Food Tracking: Set calorie and macronutrient goals, record meals, and build sustainable habits for long-term results. -Progress Insights: See your strength, energy, and body composition evolve with detailed performance analytics. -Direct Coach Support: Message your Catalyst coach anytime for guidance, accountability, and expert advice. -Community Connection: Celebrate wins, stay motivated, and share your journey with the Catalyst community. -Integrated Lifestyle Tools: Sync sleep, steps, and wearable data to build a complete picture of your health. Whether you’re in the gym, at home, or on the go the Catalyst App keeps your training structured, your goals clear, and your progress undeniable. Catalyst Training Co. Where every workout fuels a life well-lived.

Screenshots

Stark Barbell4 screens
Catalyst Training Co4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Catalyst Training Co at Free against Stark Barbell's $4.99. Catalyst Training Co also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Stark Barbell's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and 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

Catalyst Training Co is free to download; Stark Barbell costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stark Barbell ships an update every 3 months, Catalyst Training Co every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stark Barbell versus Catalyst Training Co: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark BarbellCatalyst Training Co
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostra ABOuter Strength Fitness Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Stark Barbell

No in-app purchases

None

Catalyst Training Co

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stark Barbell free?
Stark Barbell costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catalyst Training Co free?
Catalyst Training Co is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stark Barbell or Catalyst Training Co have ads?
Neither Stark Barbell nor Catalyst Training Co shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark Barbell or Catalyst Training Co?
Stark Barbell ships an update every 3 months, and Catalyst Training Co every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stark Barbell was updated on October 13, 2026 and Catalyst Training Co on October 17, 2026.

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