Comparison

Stark Barbell vs w Counter

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

w Counter

Features
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### Supported Exercises - Chest - Bench Press - Chest Press - Pec Deck Fly - Back - Lat Pulldown - Seated Row - Linear Row - Shoulders - Overhead Press - Lateral Raise - Front Raise - Arms - Bicep Curl - Legs - Deadlift - Squat - Leg Press — double-tap gesture only - Leg Extension — double-tap gesture only - Leg Curl — double-tap gesture only - Hip Adduction — double-tap gesture only > For double-tap-only exercises, reps are counted via the double-tap gesture instead of automatic accelerometer detection.

Screenshots

Stark Barbell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: w Counter at Free against Stark Barbell's $4.99. w Counter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Stark Barbell's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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

w Counter 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 2 months, w Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stark Barbell versus w Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark Barbellw Counter
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPostra AByoung jun choi

In-app purchases

None

Stark Barbell

No in-app purchases

None

w Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stark Barbell free?
Stark Barbell costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is w Counter free?
w Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stark Barbell or w Counter have ads?
Neither Stark Barbell nor w Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark Barbell or w Counter?
Stark Barbell ships an update every 2 months, and w Counter weekly. Most recently, Stark Barbell was updated on November 6, 2026 and w Counter on October 31, 2026.

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