Askesis vs Askesis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Precision interval timing
- Configurable sprint and recovery intervals
- High-contrast display
- Focus-first UI
- Zero data collection
- Offline execution
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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.
Askesis
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Askesis | Askesis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | John Fite | Nazarii Polokhach |
In-app purchases
Askesis
No in-app purchases
Askesis
No in-app purchases





