Comparison

Kettlebell Coach Pro vs Barn Burner

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

Head to head
About

Kettlebell Coach Pro

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Train with kettlebells the right way. Kettlebell Only gives you proven programs from the best coaches in the world — Pavel Tsatsouline, Dan John, and Valery Fedorenko — built into a clean, focused app that stays out of your way during workouts. REAL PROGRAMS, NOT RANDOM WORKOUTS Every program in the app comes from published, battle-tested methodology: - Simple & Sinister (Pavel) — The gold standard beginner program - Rite of Passage (Pavel) — Structured pressing progression - Armor Building Complex (Dan John) — Efficient full-body training - 10,000 Swing Challenge (Dan John) — The ultimate endurance test - Long Cycle (Fedorenko) — Competition-style kettlebell sport - And more, across all difficulty levels DESIGNED FOR DURING THE WORKOUT Big tap targets for sweaty hands. Dark mode workout screen. Timer always visible. One-handed operation. No scrolling, no menus, no distractions — just your current exercise and a big "Done" button. EXERCISE LIBRARY WITH FORM GUIDANCE Browse 30+ kettlebell exercises with animated illustrations showing the actual movement. Each exercise includes: - Primary and secondary muscles worked - Rep ranges for strength, hypertrophy, and endurance - Common mistakes and how to fix them - Technique cues from the source coaches TRACK WHAT MATTERS - Automatic PR detection (max reps, max weight, volume, density) - Consistency rate over streaks — because showing up 3x/week for a year beats a 30-day streak that ends - Training calendar heat map - Volume trends over time CHALLENGES Test yourself with timed challenges like the Secret Service Snatch Test, or commit to multi-week training blocks like the 10,000 Swing Challenge. Track your progress session by session. BUILT ON SCIENCE The app uses implementation intentions (Gollwitzer research) during onboarding to help you build a training habit. The reward system is based on Huberman's dopamine research — you won't get a confetti screen every time, because intermittent reinforcement builds stronger habits than constant praise. PRIVATE BY DESIGN All your data stays on your device. No account required. No analytics. No tracking. No cloud. Just you and the kettlebell.

About

Barn Burner

This app provides a high-visibility interval timer designed for intense workouts. It offers multiple pre-set modes and custom interval creation, with integrated music controls and seamless background audio support.

Highlights
  • High-visibility display
  • Multiple built-in workout modes (AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata)
  • Custom interval creation
  • In-app music controls
  • Seamless background audio support
  • Distraction-free UI
Features
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BARN BURNER — a workout timer for your whole gym. Your music's playing, you're mid-set, and the last thing you want is a timer that kills the song every time it beeps. Barn Burner doesn't. Its cues layer right over Spotify or Apple Music — no pausing, no ducking. Built for Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, with digits big enough to read from across the room. NINE WAYS TO TRAIN • AMRAP — as many rounds as possible • For Time — race the clock, optional cap • EMOM — every minute on the minute • Tabata — 8 rounds of 20 on / 10 off • Interval — set your own work and rest • Death By — one more rep every minute • Countdown & Stopwatch • Custom Sequence — build your own multi-step workout MADE FOR THE WAY YOU TRAIN • A start countdown you set — from instant to 30 seconds • 3-2-1 warning beeps before every interval flip • Remembers your settings for every mode • Repeat your last workout with one tap • A one-of-a-kind piece of generative art every workout — share it when you finish • Big, high-contrast clock, readable across the gym SIMPLE PRICING Free to try with AMRAP and Stopwatch. Unlock all nine modes for a single $1.99 — no subscription, no ads. One purchase covers your household with Family Sharing. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. No analytics. Your settings stay on your device. Light your workouts on fire.

Screenshots

Kettlebell Coach Pro4 screens
Barn Burner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kettlebell Coach Pro at none against Barn Burner's 1. Kettlebell Coach Pro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Barn Burner's advantage is 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. Barn Burner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kettlebell Coach Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kettlebell Coach Pro ships an update weekly, Barn Burner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Kettlebell Coach Pro versus Barn Burner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKettlebell Coach ProBarn Burner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTed van den BergDaniel Anderson

In-app purchases

None

Kettlebell Coach Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barn Burner

One-time1
  • Unlock All Timers$1.99

Questions

Is Kettlebell Coach Pro free?
Kettlebell Coach Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barn Burner free?
Barn Burner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kettlebell Coach Pro or Barn Burner have ads?
Neither Kettlebell Coach Pro nor Barn Burner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kettlebell Coach Pro or Barn Burner?
Kettlebell Coach Pro ships an update weekly, and Barn Burner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kettlebell Coach Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and Barn Burner on November 5, 2026.

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