Comparison

KettlePulse vs KettleQuest

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

Head to head
About

KettlePulse

Features
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KettlePulse is a single-protocol kettlebell timer. No planning, no thinking, no decisions. Press Start and swing. THE PROTOCOL 30 minutes. 320 two-hand swings. A pyramid curve that ramps from 5 reps/min to 15, then back down. The same workout every time — that's the point. CAMERA SWING DETECTION Point your phone's front camera at yourself. KettlePulse uses body pose estimation to detect each swing apex and count reps automatically. A sound plays per swing — choose from Swoosh, Impact, Ping, Fart, Ohh, or Mix. DISTANCE-FIRST DESIGN Giant numbers you can read from 2 meters away. Pinch to resize. No clutter during your set — just the number that matters. LIVE HEART RATE Connect AirPods Pro to see your BPM and training zone (Z1-Z5) in real time during your workout. APPLE HEALTH Every workout saves to Apple Health automatically — duration, calories, swing count. PRO Unlock full workout history, progress tracking, all sound packs, and unlimited camera detection with a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kettlepulse.app/privacy

About

KettleQuest

Log kettlebell exercises like swings and Turkish get-ups with detailed tracking. Monitor your progress with a stats dashboard and personal records. Includes a built-in interval timer and pre-set training programs.

Highlights
  • Log kettlebell exercises
  • Track progress and personal records
  • Built-in interval timer
  • Pre-set training programs
  • No account required
  • Data stays on device
Features
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KettleQuest — Kettlebell Workout Tracker KettleQuest is the no-nonsense kettlebell tracking app built for serious practitioners. Log your swings, Turkish get-ups, and snatches in seconds, track your progress over time, and let the numbers speak for themselves. Track Every Rep Log two-handed swings, one-handed swings, Turkish get-ups, and snatches with your kettlebell weight. Add notes to capture how each session felt. Watch Your Progress Your stats dashboard shows total swings, get-ups, snatches, and total volume lifted — filterable by this week, this month, this year, or all time. Personal records are tracked automatically. Stay On Cadence The built-in interval timer keeps you honest between sets — choose 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 second intervals with an audible beep. Train Smarter Built-in training programs including Pavel Tsatsouline's Simple & Sinister give you a proven framework to follow, with one-tap session logging. Simple by Design No account required. No subscription. No fluff. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

KettlePulse3 screens
KettleQuest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KettleQuest at none against KettlePulse's 1. KettleQuest also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. KettlePulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. KettleQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KettlePulse versus KettleQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKettlePulseKettleQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii GryshutkinChristopher Neal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KettlePulse

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$4.991 Month
None

KettleQuest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KettlePulse free?
KettlePulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KettleQuest free?
KettleQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KettlePulse or KettleQuest have ads?
Neither KettlePulse nor KettleQuest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KettlePulse or KettleQuest?
KettlePulse ships an update every 2 weeks, and KettleQuest every 2 weeks. Most recently, KettlePulse was updated on October 10, 2026 and KettleQuest on October 12, 2026.

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