Comparison

KOVA vs Padlog

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

Head to head
About

KOVA

Features
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KOVA is the all-in-one app for people who lift and track what they eat. Log every set in seconds, dial in your macros, and watch your strength climb, all in one beautifully dark, distraction-free app. No more juggling a workout logger and a separate calorie counter. KOVA does both. TRAIN • Log sets, reps, weight and RPE in seconds • Smart rest timer with lock-screen Live Activity • Automatic PRs and 1RM estimates on every lift • Build routines and programs, or start a free workout instantly • Full exercise library with progressive-overload tracking EAT • Scan any meal with your camera for instant macros • Barcode scanner and a huge food database • Track calories, protein, carbs, fat, plus micros, water and intermittent fasting • Daily targets that keep up with your goals PROGRESS • Deep analytics: weekly volume, muscle balance, session trends • Body measurements and weight-trend charts • Consistency heatmap so you never break the chain STAY MOTIVATED • Earn ranks, climb the LP ladder and build streaks • Unlock achievements as you train • Ask the built-in AI coach anything about training, nutrition or recovery • Share workouts and cheer on friends in the community feed Whether you are cutting, bulking or chasing a new personal record, KOVA gives you everything in one place: fast logging, real insights, and the motivation to keep showing up. Download KOVA and make every session count. KOVA PRO Unlock unlimited history, advanced analytics, AI coaching and meal scanning with KOVA Pro, available monthly, annually, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms: https://kova-fitness-privacy.vercel.app/terms Privacy: https://kova-fitness-privacy.vercel.app/privacy

About

Padlog

Features
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Your walking pad doesn't sync with your phone? Take a photo of its display and Padlog logs the walk. Padlog turns a quick snap of your under-desk treadmill or walking pad screen into a proper workout log. No Bluetooth pairing, no account, no typing numbers in by hand. HOW IT WORKS • Photograph the time, distance and speed screens as your walking pad display cycles • Padlog reads the digits on your phone and fills in your stats • Anything it can't see, it works out: distance from speed and time, calories from distance • Check the numbers, tap to fix anything, and save TRACK EVERY WALK • Daily walking time, distance, speed, calories and steps • Weekly history with a 7-day chart and totals • Several walks in one day are added together automatically • Step estimates from distance, or measured steps from Apple Health when you connect it STAY MOTIVATED • Set a weekly step goal and watch the progress bar fill up • Build a daily walking streak • Personal records for your best day, best week, best month and longest walk • 16 badges to earn, from your first walk to a million steps • A celebration screen every time you beat a record or unlock a badge PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Photos are read on your iPhone and are not uploaded or kept • No account and no sign-up • Your walking log stays on your device • Apple Health is optional, and Padlog only writes workouts you confirm MADE FOR DESK WALKERS If you walk while you work on an under-desk treadmill or walking pad, Padlog gives you the log your treadmill never did. It's designed for walking pads with bright LED digit displays that cycle between time, distance, speed and calories. Padlog is free. Snap your next walk and start your streak today.

Screenshots

KOVA4 screens
Padlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Padlog at none against KOVA's 3. KOVA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. KOVA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Padlog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
KOVA versus Padlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKOVAPadlog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid KopnickyCyber Phoenix LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KOVA

Subscriptions2
  • KOVA Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • KOVA Pro Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • KOVA Lifetime$49.99
None

Padlog

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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