Comparison

tala vs StrongNotes

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

Head to head
About

tala

Features
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We – a team from the Department of General Practice at the University Medical Center Freiburg – have developed the tala-med Cardio app in collaboration with experts from various fields. Our goal is to motivate people to adopt a healthier lifestyle and, in doing so, reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. We want to reach as many people as possible, so the app is available for free in multiple languages. No personal data is stored or shared. The app includes three modules that combine short informational texts, creative game elements, and motivating videos to provide knowledge and make learning fun. The modules cover nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation. What can you expect from the different modules? Fitness Module: Here you'll find lots of useful information on physical activity and health. You can create your own personalized weekly activity plan – whether it's everyday movement or home workouts. With tala-med Cardio, it's easy to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. Nutrition Module: This module offers information on how to eat healthily and in a balanced way. Based on WHO- and DGE-recommendations. You'll be able to reflect on your eating habits and adapt them to your needs in a fun and creative way. Since the app is available in multiple languages, the nutrition module also includes traditional recipes from each of these cultures. You’ll also find concise and helpful nutrition tips. Smoke-Free Module: We want to support you on your journey to quitting smoking. To do so, we use methods recommended by health experts. For example, we track how long you’ve been smoke-free and reward you with trophies and Talas – which you can use to create a beautiful garden full of blooming flowers, making your progress visible. Trophies are awarded for reaching certain milestones. You'll also receive creatively presented health facts. Step by step, we show you the positive effects of a smoke-free life on your body, your organs, and your overall health. Do you want to live a healthier life – free of charge, with little effort, at your own pace, anytime and anywhere? Then tala-med Cardio is just right for you. Let’s get started!

About

StrongNotes

Features
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Your training. Clearly planned. StrongNotes is your digital training companion for planning, tracking, and analyzing your workouts. Create your own training plans, schedule workouts in your calendar, and log every set with weight, reps, rest times, and notes. KEEP YOUR TRAINING ON TRACK β€’ Create flexible training plans and workout days β€’ Schedule workouts directly in your calendar β€’ Track sets, weights, reps, and rest times β€’ Manage your own exercises and personal records β€’ Review past workouts at any time UNDERSTAND YOUR PROGRESS β€’ Track training streaks and weekly goals β€’ Analyze training volume, frequency, and performance development β€’ Compare progress for individual exercises β€’ Use progressive overload for structured progression LOG WORKOUTS FASTER Optionally scan handwritten training notes with your camera and review the detected workout before saving it. Training plans and workouts can also be imported, exported, and shared. COMMUNITY AND COACHES Connect with friends or coaches, share selected workouts, and stay in touch via chat. You decide which training information is visible to others. OPTIONAL APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Connect StrongNotes with Apple Health if you choose to include supported fitness and health data such as workouts, steps, active calories, heart rate, or body weight in your overview. The connection is optional and can be managed at any time. MADE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY ROUTINE β€’ Light, dark, or system-based appearance β€’ German, English, Spanish, and Italian β€’ Local caching and synchronization β€’ Delete your account and stored data directly from the settings StrongNotes can be used with a free basic version. Advanced features are available through optional Pro subscriptions. Prices, subscription periods, any available trial period, and cancellation terms are displayed in the App Store before purchase. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled through your App Store account. StrongNotes helps you organize your training and is not a substitute for medical advice. PRIVACY AND LEGAL INFORMATION Privacy Policy: https://strongnotes.shop/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://strongnotes.shop/policies/terms-of-service Delete Account and Data: https://strongnotes.shop/pages/konto-loeschen

Screenshots

tala4 screens
StrongNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tala at none against StrongNotes's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. StrongNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. tala asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tala ships an update every 8 days, StrongNotes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
tala versus StrongNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertalaStrongNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size143 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversitaetsklinikum FreiburgLuca Tensing

In-app purchases

None

tala

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StrongNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Mothly Billing14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Price of an annual subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is tala free?
tala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrongNotes free?
StrongNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do tala or StrongNotes have ads?
Neither tala nor StrongNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tala or StrongNotes?
tala ships an update every 8 days, and StrongNotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, tala was updated on October 14, 2026 and StrongNotes on October 14, 2026.

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