Comparison

Calodin vs Stark

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

Head to head
About

Calodin

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Calodin is a calorie tracking app that integrates with HealthKit. It is intended for people looking for an app with simple calorie tracking. How to use the app: - Set a target calorie count (the default is 2000, adjust as necessary) - Add your favorite meals and their calorie amount - Set up some reminders and be notified around mealtime - Pick the meals you're having, or enter a custom amount of calories - See throughout the day where you're at! If you give permission to access Health app data, calories logged will also be logged via Health as "Dietary Energy". Your calorie goal, consumed calories and food you've added to the app will be synced via iCloud.

About

Stark

Features
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Stark. Workout Tracker Stark is a simple and powerful workout tracker built for lifters who want structure, consistency, and real progress. No ads. No account required. No subscription. Start training instantly. Track workouts, log sets and reps, and follow your progress over time without distractions. Create custom workout routines for push, pull, legs, full body, or your own split. Log every set and rep with ease and keep your training consistent. Progressive overload tracking See your training volume increase over time. View full workout history, track personal records, and monitor strength progression clearly. Streak tracker Stay consistent with a streak system that keeps you accountable. Miss a week and it resets. Keep going and build momentum. Quickly calculate how to load the bar. Enter your target weight and get the exact plates needed instantly. Automatic rest timer starts after each set. Stay on track with countdown alerts so you never lose focus between sets. Exercise library and workout log Access your full exercise library, log weights, track progress per movement, and review your lifting history anytime. Fast, minimal interface designed for training sessions. Works in dark or light mode depending on your environment. Stark is free to download and requires no account or subscription. Just open and start lifting. FEATURES Workout Templates — Build reusable routines for any split and launch them in one tap. Set & Rep Logging — Log every set with weight and reps as you train, in real time. Rest Timer — Auto-starts after each set with a visual countdown and "Get Ready" alert. Plate Calculator — Enter your target weight and instantly see which plates to load. Exercise Library — Browse a full exercise database with per-exercise history and personal records. Session History — Review every past workout with full set-by-set detail. Weekly Report — Get a clear summary of your training each week, including volume, progress, and consistency. Training Streaks — Stay accountable with a streak that resets if you skip a week. Progress Charts — Visualize strength gains and volume trends across time. Exercise Swaps — Quickly swap exercises mid-workout if equipment is taken or you want a change. Dark & Light Mode — Full support for both — looks sharp either way. No ads. No subscriptions. — Free to download, nothing locked away. Fully functional offline!

Screenshots

Calodin4 screens
Stark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stark at every 10 days against Calodin's every 3 weeks. Stark also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calodin ships an update every 3 weeks, Stark every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Calodin versus Stark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalodinStark
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNico VerbruggenAnton Larsson

In-app purchases

None

Calodin

No in-app purchases

None

Stark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calodin free?
Calodin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calodin or Stark have ads?
Neither Calodin nor Stark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calodin or Stark?
Calodin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stark every 10 days. Most recently, Calodin was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stark on October 28, 2026.

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