Comparison

Simplift vs Stark

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

Head to head
About

Simplift

A minimalist workout tracker designed for lifters who want a fast and simple way to log their training sessions. It focuses on quick logging and progress review without unnecessary features like exercise tutorials or social feeds.

Highlights
  • Fast workout logging
  • Custom exercise library
  • Track sets, weight, and reps
  • Review training history
  • Simple, distraction-free interface
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Simplift is a minimalist workout tracker for lifters who just want to track their training. Many workout apps try to do everything (exercise tutorials, social feeds, coaching plans, and massive exercise libraries). The result is often a cluttered interface that slows you down when all you want to do is log your sets. Simplift was built to be different. No coaching or routines. No bloated exercise databases. No unnecessary distractions. Just a fast, simple way to log your workouts and track your progress. Log Workouts Quickly Record exercises, sets, weight, and reps with a clean interface designed for speed. Spend less time on your phone and more time training. Create Your Own Exercise Library Add exercises with whatever names you want (no fixed databases or missing variations). Your workout log adapts to how you train. Train Your Way Add exercises to your workout as you go and track your sets without the predefined routines or training programs. Review Your Training History Look back at previous workouts to see what you lifted and how you've progressed over time. If you're looking for a simple workout log that stays out of your way, Simplift is built for you. Simplift. Simplify your workout tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Simplift4 screens
Stark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stark at none against Simplift's 1. Stark also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Simplift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Stark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplift ships an update every 2 months, Stark every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simplift versus Stark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpliftStark
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevin PerryAnton Larsson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simplift

Subscriptions1
  • Simplift Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
None

Stark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplift free?
Simplift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simplift or Stark have ads?
Neither Simplift nor Stark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplift or Stark?
Simplift ships an update every 2 months, and Stark every 10 days. Most recently, Simplift was updated on September 19, 2026 and Stark on October 2, 2026.

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