STARK vs Jefit: which workout app should you choose?
STARK and Jefit compared feature by feature: the free version, the tools that help you during the session, programs, Apple Watch and price.
Updated October 15, 2026 · Written by the STARK team. We make STARK; Jefit details come from its App Store listing and public pages.
Short answer: STARK comes out ahead on 10 of the 18 points compared, Jefit on 1, and they are level on the other 7. Jefit has a huge library and a big community, but its free version shows ads and Elite costs €13.99 a month. STARK matches it on exercises, adds warm-up, plate and next-load suggestions and a weekly muscle review, with no ads and Premium at €2.99.
Feature by feature
| Feature | STARK | Jefit |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan: workout history | Full history | Free with ads |
| Exercise library | 1,394 exercises with video | 1,400+ exercises |
| Ready-made programs | 30+ (PPL, upper/lower, full body, 5×5…) | Detailed plans and community routines |
| Warm-up sets suggested | ✓ | Not stated |
| Plate calculator | ✓ | Not stated |
| Next load suggested | ✓ | Not stated |
| Weekly review per muscle group | ✓ | Not stated |
| Supersets and drop sets | ✓ | Not stated |
| HIIT, WOD and AMRAP sessions | ✓ | Interval timers |
| Body weight and progress photos | Free | Weight via Apple Health |
| Friends and activity feed | ✓ | Community |
| Apple Watch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Health | ✓ | ✓ |
| Available in French | ✓ | ✓ |
| Use without an account | ✓ | Not stated |
| Android | Not yet | Yes |
| Paid plan, monthly | €2.99 | €13.99 (Elite) |
| Paid plan, yearly | €29.99 | €74.99 to €79.99 (Elite) |
Green rows: STARK offers more; grey rows: Jefit offers more. “Not stated” means Jefit does not mention it on its App Store listing or public pages. Prices from the French App Store, October 2026.
What really makes the difference
Both apps cover a very large library. The gap is the experience during the session and the price: no ads on STARK, coaching tools while you lift, and a paid plan that costs less than a quarter of Jefit Elite.
During the session: STARK does more of the thinking
- Warm-up suggested before your first heavy sets.
- Plates calculated: you see which discs to load on each side.
- Next load suggested from your previous sessions.
- Last weights in view on every set, with rest timers on iPhone and Apple Watch.
When Jefit is a good choice
Jefit is worth a look if you want thousands of community-shared routines or train on Android.
Try STARK at your next workout
Free, with your full history, on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Frequently asked questions
Is STARK better than Jefit?
STARK comes out ahead on 10 of the 18 points compared, Jefit on 1, and they are level on the other 7. Jefit has a huge library and a big community, but its free version shows ads and Elite costs €13.99 a month. STARK matches it on exercises, adds warm-up, plate and next-load suggestions and a weekly muscle review, with no ads and Premium at €2.99.
Is STARK free?
Yes. You log unlimited workouts and keep your full history for free. STARK Premium (€2.99 a month or €29.99 a year) adds more programs and long-period statistics.
Can I switch from Jefit to STARK?
Yes. Install STARK, pick a program or rebuild your routine, and log your next sets straight away. STARK can also import a workout history in JSON.
Is STARK on Android?
Not yet. STARK is available on iPhone with Apple Watch.