Comparison

KBMH vs Askesis

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

Head to head
About

KBMH

Achieve full-body fitness at home with guided kettlebell workouts. Access over 200 follow-along routines, structured programs for various goals, and expert tips, all requiring just one kettlebell.

Highlights
  • 200+ kettlebell workouts
  • Video demonstrations
  • Structured training programs
  • Smart timers with voice cues
  • Beginner-friendly options
  • Exercise library with form tips
Features
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Transform Your Body with One Kettlebell — No Gym Needed Looking for fast, effective, full-body workouts from home? KBMH – Kettlebell Workouts delivers 200+ follow-along workouts, smart timers, and structured programs—all with just one kettlebell. Train at Home with Zero Fuss • No gym. No machines. • Just a kettlebell, a small space, and a plan that works. Workouts for Every Level & Goal • 3–6 day/week programs for fat loss, muscle building, and conditioning • Beginner-friendly 8-week plan to master the basics • Dynamic weekly plan for advanced athletes • New workouts added regularly! What You’ll Get • 200+ kettlebell workouts with video demos • Smart timers and voice cues • Warm-up + strength + finisher formats • Exercise library with expert form tips • Minimalist routines designed for real life How It Works 1. Choose a goal: strength, fat burn, endurance 2. Pick a plan (or a free daily workout) 3. Follow along with integrated timer and exercise videos—no thinking, just moving Why It Works • Efficient, high-impact training in 10–50 mins • Builds strength, burns fat, and boosts cardio • Designed to keep you consistent, not overwhelmed • Works for busy people with just one kettlebell New to Kettlebells? Toggle “Beginner Mode” for simpler workouts and guidance. Ready to Train? Download KBMH and start your kettlebell fitness journey today. Legal Stuff This app complies with Apple’s standard end-user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

Askesis

This precision interval timer is designed for Tabata and HIIT workouts, offering a distraction-free experience. It features a clean, high-contrast display with configurable sprint, recovery, and round durations. The app prioritizes user privacy with zero data collection and offline execution.

Highlights
  • Precision interval timing
  • Configurable sprint and recovery intervals
  • High-contrast display
  • Focus-first UI
  • Zero data collection
  • Offline execution
Features
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Askesis I/O: The Machine for Discipline. Most interval timers are cluttered with social features, ads, and unnecessary noise. Askesis I/O is built on a different philosophy: The timer is not the workout; you are. This is a precision tool designed for Tabata and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It provides exactly what you need to execute your session and nothing you don't. No accounts to create, no data to sync, and absolutely no distractions. Core Architecture: Precision Timing: Clean, high-contrast display with distinct visual states for "Sprint" (Work), "Recover" (Rest), and "Ready" phases. Total Control: Fully configurable Session Setup. Adjust your Sprint duration, Recovery intervals, and Total Rounds to fit your specific protocol. Native Dark Mode: Includes a dedicated, high-contrast Dark Mode for low-light environments or OLED efficiency. Focus-First UI: Large, legible typography ensures you can read the clock from across the room or while in motion. Privacy Protocol: Zero Data Collection: Askesis I/O does not collect, store, or transmit user data. Offline Execution: Works entirely on-device. No internet connection required. Input the work. Askesis measures the rest.

Screenshots

KBMH4 screens
Askesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Askesis at none against KBMH's 10. Askesis also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). KBMH's advantage is ratings volume (460 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. KBMH sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Askesis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Askesis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KBMH has 460 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KBMH versus Askesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKBMHAskesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (460 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings460 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpalmatech ltdJohn Fite

Customer experience

KBMH

All ratings457 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.6%

Askesis

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

KBMH

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App won't load/stuck at percentage
  • App not working
  • Internet security prompts
  • Exercise library not showing content
  • Cannot enlarge exercise pictures
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  • App stops downloading at percentage
  • Screen freezes at startup
  • Promotional offer not honored

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Apple Health and Fitness connectivity
  • Add smartwatch/tracker integration
  • Improve music playback to avoid disruption
  • Allow input of weight for each individual exercise
  • Provide video examples for complex sessions
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  • Add programs targeting specific muscle groups
  • Allow saving workouts to create a weekly planner
  • Improve clarity for beginner users
  • Offer a free trial without upfront payment commitment
  • Add payment options for users in Russia
  • Continue counting rounds after 9

Askesis

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

KBMH

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly Full Access$11.991 Month
  • Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Monthly Full Access$29.991 Month
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  • Yearly Full Access With Trial7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Full Access, First Year at 50% Off1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual PRO Access1 Year trial$249.991 Year
  • Yearly Full Access With Trial7 Days trial2 variants$249.991 Year
One-time2
  • Strength & Muscle Builder$59.99
  • Cardio HIIT Fat Burner 3d/week$99.99
None

Askesis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KBMH free?
KBMH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Askesis free?
Askesis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KBMH or Askesis?
Askesis is rated higher. KBMH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 460 ratings, while Askesis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KBMH or Askesis have ads?
Neither KBMH nor Askesis shows ads.

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