Comparison

Max vs Stark

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

Head to head
About

Max

Features
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Max is the workout tracker built for people who are serious about results โ€” not spreadsheets. Just type (or say) what you did. Max handles the rest. NATURAL WORKOUT LOGGING Forget tapping through menus. Type your workout the way you'd write it โ€” "3x10 bench press 80kg, 4x8 cable rows" โ€” and Max's AI engine instantly parses every set, rep, and weight. Voice input lets you log hands-free between sets, with a real-time waveform so you know you're being heard. YOUR PERSONAL AI COACH Max doesn't just store your data โ€” it understands it. Ask your coach anything mid-workout and get a response tailored to your training history, goals, and experience level. Max also coaches you proactively: it celebrates personal records, flags performance drops, detects pain signals, and delivers session summaries โ€” automatically, without you asking. ANALYTICS THAT ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING See your progress through a full analytics suite: - Volume, reps, and workout duration across 1W, 1M, 3M, and 1Y windows - A live muscle-group heatmap showing exactly what you trained and how hard - A 6-axis radar chart comparing your current muscle balance vs. a previous period - Personal records tracked automatically with estimated 1-rep max (e1RM) for every lift - Daily streaks, total volume, and lifetime session stats at a glance CALORIE TRACKING Max estimates calories burned for every exercise using MET-based calculations calibrated to your body weight โ€” no manual entry required. Sync burned calories directly to Apple Health for a complete picture of your energy output. APPLE HEALTH โ€” FULLY CONNECTED Max syncs bidirectionally with Apple Health. Push your workouts and calorie data out; pull your latest body weight in. One tap. No configuration headaches. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE - Offline-first โ€” log workouts anywhere, sync when you're back online - Home screen widget showing your current streak - Smart daily reminders with rotating motivational messages on the days you choose - Full dark-mode interface designed for the gym floor PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Your data is yours. Max uses industry-standard encryption and row-level security, and never sells your personal information. START FREE. STAY MOTIVATED. Max includes a free trial so you can experience everything before committing. Upgrade to Max Pro for unlimited AI coaching, full analytics, and Apple Health sync. Train with intent. Grow with intelligence. That's Max. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://glossy-jewel-a16.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-345727ae784880c582a3c498174e96f8

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 โ€” Build reusable routines for any split and launch them in one tap. Set & Rep Logging โ€” Log every set with weight and reps as you train, in real time. Rest Timer โ€” Auto-starts after each set with a visual countdown and "Get Ready" alert. Plate Calculator โ€” Enter your target weight and instantly see which plates to load. Exercise Library โ€” Browse a full exercise database with per-exercise history and personal records. Session History โ€” Review every past workout with full set-by-set detail. Weekly Report โ€” Get a clear summary of your training each week, including volume, progress, and consistency. Training Streaks โ€” Stay accountable with a streak that resets if you skip a week. Progress Charts โ€” Visualize strength gains and volume trends across time. Exercise Swaps โ€” Quickly swap exercises mid-workout if equipment is taken or you want a change. Dark & Light Mode โ€” Full support for both โ€” looks sharp either way. No ads. No subscriptions. โ€” Free to download, nothing locked away. Fully functional offline!

Screenshots

Max4 screens
Stark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stark at none against Max's 2. Stark also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Max's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Stark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max ships an update every 4 days, Stark every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Max versus Stark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxStark
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size112 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaam FoudehiAnton Larsson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Max

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Stark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max free?
Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Max or Stark have ads?
Neither Max nor Stark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max or Stark?
Max ships an update every 4 days, and Stark every 10 days. Most recently, Max was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stark on October 18, 2026.

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