Comparison

Askesis vs Askesis

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

Head to head
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.

About

Askesis

Features
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Askesis is a clean and focused gym workout tracker built for structured training. Create multiple training programs with 150+ exercises, schedule training days, and follow a clear plan every time you step into the gym. Each program is organized into days, muscle groups, and exercises — so you always know exactly what to do. During your workout, log sets inline with quick editing, add exercises on the fly, or start an ad-hoc session without a plan. Askesis makes logging fast and distraction-free — less phone, more lifting. Track your progress with smart analytics: per-exercise trend detection, estimated 1RM, personal records, training streaks, and consistency scoring. Monitor body weight with trend regression, BMI tracking, and time-range filtering. Stay hydrated with smart daily water goals based on your weight and training schedule. View steps and active calories from Apple Health right on your home dashboard. Log sets from your wrist with real-time Watch sync, a swipeable exercise pager, and offline fallback. Askesis is designed for people who take their training seriously — clean, fast, and purpose-driven. No clutter. No noise. Just training. Key features: - 150+ exercises with movement patterns, difficulty levels, and muscle groups - Create and manage multiple training programs - Scheduled training days with custom muscle group ordering - Fast inline set editing — no modal sheets - Ad-hoc workouts without a plan - Per-exercise trend detection, 1RM estimates, and PR tracking - Training streaks and consistency scoring - Body weight tracking with trend line, BMI, and hero chart - Hydration tracking with smart daily goals - Apple Health integration (steps, active calories) - Apple Watch companion with real-time sync - Export and share programs via AirDrop, email, or Messages - Redesigned home dashboard - Clean, distraction-free interface Your data stays on your device. No ads. No social noise.

Screenshots

Askesis4 screens
Askesis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Askesis at 17.0 against Askesis's 26.2. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Askesis versus Askesis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAskesisAskesis
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJohn FiteNazarii Polokhach

In-app purchases

None

Askesis

No in-app purchases

None

Askesis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Askesis free?
Askesis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Askesis free?
Askesis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Askesis or Askesis have ads?
Neither Askesis nor Askesis shows ads.

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