Stark vs 7min Challenge
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 is the iOS app for bodyweight training with no equipment. 30 EXERCISES β’ Push: push-up, diamond push-up, dips, pike push-up β’ Pull: superman, reverse snow angel, inverse row β’ Squat: classic, split, jump, pistol, wall sit β’ Hinge: glute bridge, single-leg bridge, good morning β’ Core: plank, side plank, dead bug, hollow hold, bicycle crunch, mountain climber β’ Cardio: burpee, jumping jacks, high knees, skater β’ Mobility: cobra, downward dog, world's greatest, cat-cow 5 BUILT-IN WORKOUTS β’ Morning 7 min β short wake-up β’ Tabata 4 min β 8 rounds 20s/10s β’ Full body 20 min β all movement patterns β’ Mobility 10 min β undo desk stiffness β’ Push focus 15 min β chest/shoulders/triceps (Premium) 4 PROGRAMS (Premium) β’ 14-day Foundation β build a training habit β’ 30-day Push-ups β daily progression β’ 21-day HIIT β short intense sessions β’ 14-day Mobility β calm daily flow ACTIVE SESSION β’ Big timer counts reps or seconds per exercise β’ Color-shift work (orange) / rest (blue) β’ Distinct vibrations per phase β train with eyes closed β’ Skip rest when you're ready β’ Auto-logs to your journal APPLE HEALTH β’ Workouts saved as Functional Strength Training β’ Calories count toward your Move ring β’ Resting HR read before + after β shows heart-rate response STATS β’ Streak β consecutive days β’ 7-day bar chart of training time β’ Total volume + history CREATE YOUR OWN β’ Pick exercises, set reps/seconds + rest β’ Drag-and-drop reorder β’ Free: 2 custom workouts Β· Premium: unlimited STARK PREMIUM β’ All 4 programs (foundation/push-ups/HIIT/mobility) β’ Premium workouts + advanced exercises (pike push-up, pistol squat) β’ Unlimited custom workouts β’ Detailed stats β’ Ad-free PRICE β’ Monthly: 49 SEK Β· Yearly: 299 SEK (save 49%) Β· Lifetime: 599 SEK β’ 7-day free trial on monthly and yearly LOCAL AND SECURE All data is stored locally on your device. No cloud, no login. Privacy: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/integritet/ Terms: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/villkor/ Support: https://alexanderbergqvist.com/support/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
7min Challenge
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7min is a calm, focused 7-minute workout timer built around the classic, science-backed bodyweight circuit β twelve exercises, zero decisions, no equipment needed. THE WORKOUT β’ One circuit: 12 bodyweight exercises, 30 seconds of work, 10 seconds to transition β’ Follow the countdown ring β one glance shows the exercise, time left, and what's next β’ Voice cues guide every transition (or go silent, your choice) β’ Haptic taps mark every change, so you don't need to stare at the screen β’ Stack rounds any time you want more than seven minutes THE CIRCUIT Jumping Jack, Wall Sit, Push-Up, Crunch, Step-Up, Squat, Triceps Dip, Plank, High Knees, Lunge, Push-Up Rotation, Side Plank β the original 7-minute protocol, with a clear photo and short instructions for every move. YOUR PROGRESS β’ A simple calendar of training days and streaks β’ Track your weight over time, with optional Apple Health sync β’ Your data syncs privately across your devices via iCloud No account. No leaderboards. No forced notifications. Just twelve exercises, done well β every day you show up. Optional workout reminders are there if you want them, and quiet if you donβt. Free to download. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stark at none against 7min Challenge's shown. Stark also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Stark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 7min Challenge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stark ships an update daily, 7min Challenge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stark | 7min Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Bergqvist | Adrian Oettl |
In-app purchases
Stark
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$39.99
7min Challenge
- Remove Ads$0.99
- 7min Premium$2.99









