Comparison

KATABELLS vs KettlePulse

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

Head to head
About

KATABELLS

Experience movement meditation with a kettlebell. This app offers flowing sequences of swings, cleans, presses, and squats to quiet the mind, find rhythm, and become present. It provides guided flows from foundational to advanced, suitable for all experience levels.

Highlights
  • Movement meditation with kettlebell flows
  • Guided workouts for all levels
  • Focus on rhythmic, continuous movement
  • Builds strength, coordination, and balance
  • Efficient 20-30 minute sessions
  • Full-body conditioning
Features
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Katabells — Movement Meditation with a Kettlebell Katabells is more than a fitness app. It’s a different way to experience movement. At its heart, Katabells is movement meditation — with a kettlebell. When you pick up a kettlebell and move through a flowing sequence of swings, cleans, presses, and squats, something powerful happens. Your mind quiets. Your breathing finds rhythm. Your body moves with purpose. The outside world fades away and you become fully present in the moment. This is the essence of Katabells. Unlike traditional workouts that feel mechanical, kettlebell flow training creates a continuous, rhythmic experience. Movements connect seamlessly, one flowing into the next. Strength, coordination, and balance work together. Instead of counting reps or watching the clock, you settle into the movement itself. It’s training that sharpens both body and mind. Each flow challenges your focus and coordination while your body works. The kettlebell becomes an anchor for attention, pulling you away from distraction and into the present. The result feels less like exercise and more like moving meditation — a rare moment in the day where stress fades and clarity takes its place. Kettlebell training is one of the most efficient forms of strength and conditioning available. With a single piece of equipment you can build full-body strength, improve cardiovascular fitness, increase mobility, and develop strong, functional movement patterns that carry into everyday life. Katabells harnesses that power and keeps it simple. Inside the app you’ll find carefully designed flows and workouts that guide you from foundational movements to more advanced sequences. Beginners can start with simple combinations that teach the fundamentals — learning how to hinge, swing, squat, and press safely and effectively. As confidence grows, those movements evolve into longer flows that challenge coordination, endurance, and focus. For experienced lifters, Katabells becomes a tool for mastery. Complex flows create dynamic workouts that demand precision, timing, and strength. Each session is an opportunity to refine technique, deepen concentration, and push your physical limits in a way that remains fluid and engaging. Katabells is also built for real life. You don’t need a full gym or long training sessions. Many workouts take just 20-30 minutes, yet deliver powerful results thanks to the full-body nature of kettlebell movement. One kettlebell. A small space. A focused block of time. That’s all you need. Over time, something remarkable happens. Movements that once felt awkward begin to flow naturally. Your body becomes stronger, more resilient, and more capable. And training begins to feel less like a task and more like a moment to reset and refocus. Katabells creates a space where strength, focus, and movement come together. Welcome to Katabells — where strength flows. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync, available to subscribe free of charge. The download of KATABELLS is free of charge. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

KettlePulse

Features
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KettlePulse is a single-protocol kettlebell timer. No planning, no thinking, no decisions. Press Start and swing. THE PROTOCOL 30 minutes. 320 two-hand swings. A pyramid curve that ramps from 5 reps/min to 15, then back down. The same workout every time — that's the point. CAMERA SWING DETECTION Point your phone's front camera at yourself. KettlePulse uses body pose estimation to detect each swing apex and count reps automatically. A sound plays per swing — choose from Swoosh, Impact, Ping, Fart, Ohh, or Mix. DISTANCE-FIRST DESIGN Giant numbers you can read from 2 meters away. Pinch to resize. No clutter during your set — just the number that matters. LIVE HEART RATE Connect AirPods Pro to see your BPM and training zone (Z1-Z5) in real time during your workout. APPLE HEALTH Every workout saves to Apple Health automatically — duration, calories, swing count. PRO Unlock full workout history, progress tracking, all sound packs, and unlimited camera detection with a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kettlepulse.app/privacy

Screenshots

KATABELLS3 screens
KettlePulse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KettlePulse at none against KATABELLS's shown. KettlePulse also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). KATABELLS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. KATABELLS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and KettlePulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KATABELLS ships an update every 5 weeks, KettlePulse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KATABELLS versus KettlePulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKATABELLSKettlePulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen ClarkeAndrii Gryshutkin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KATABELLS

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription$9.001 Month
  • SPP Half Price$45.001 Month
  • Spiritual-Physical$89.001 Month
1 purchases

KettlePulse

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is KATABELLS free?
KATABELLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KettlePulse free?
KettlePulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KATABELLS or KettlePulse have ads?
KATABELLS shows ads; KettlePulse does not.
Which is updated more often, KATABELLS or KettlePulse?
KATABELLS ships an update every 5 weeks, and KettlePulse every 2 weeks. Most recently, KATABELLS was updated on October 7, 2026 and KettlePulse on September 24, 2026.

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