Stark vs LiftSlate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Stark
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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 β Build reusable routines for any split and launch them in one tap. Set & Rep Logging β Log every set with weight and reps as you train, in real time. Rest Timer β Auto-starts after each set with a visual countdown and "Get Ready" alert. Plate Calculator β Enter your target weight and instantly see which plates to load. Exercise Library β Browse a full exercise database with per-exercise history and personal records. Session History β Review every past workout with full set-by-set detail. Weekly Report β Get a clear summary of your training each week, including volume, progress, and consistency. Training Streaks β Stay accountable with a streak that resets if you skip a week. Progress Charts β Visualize strength gains and volume trends across time. Exercise Swaps β Quickly swap exercises mid-workout if equipment is taken or you want a change. Dark & Light Mode β Full support for both β looks sharp either way. No ads. No subscriptions. β Free to download, nothing locked away. Fully functional offline!
LiftSlate
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LiftSlate helps you track strength maxes and turn percentages into real barbell weightsβwithout spreadsheets or guesswork. FEATURES β’ Log and track your 1-rep maxes for any liftβsquat, bench, deadlift, and more β’ Auto-calculate warm-up and working weights from any percentage β’ Track maxes and history for barbell and bodyweight-style exercises (e.g. rep-based maxes) β’ View your full strength history β’ Join a gym and follow coach-programmed workouts β’ Coaches can create and publish workouts for their athletes β’ Supports kg and lbs Built for powerlifters, weightlifters, and anyone who trains with percentages and wants clarity on the platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LiftSlate at every 4 days against Stark's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stark ships an update every 10 days, LiftSlate every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Stark | LiftSlate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Larsson | Ezequiel Garcia Munoz |
In-app purchases
Stark
No in-app purchases
LiftSlate
No in-app purchases









