Comparison

Stark vs 7min Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Stark

Features
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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/

About

7min Challenge

Features
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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 don’t. Free to download. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stark4 screens
7min Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stark ships an update daily, 7min Challenge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Stark versus 7min Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStark7min Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size85 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BergqvistAdrian Oettl

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stark

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

7min Challenge

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 7min Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 7min Challenge free?
7min Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stark or 7min Challenge have ads?
7min Challenge shows ads; Stark does not.
Which is updated more often, Stark or 7min Challenge?
Stark ships an update daily, and 7min Challenge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stark was updated on October 16, 2026 and 7min Challenge on October 2, 2026.

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