Kegelia vs Easy Kegel: which Kegel exercise app fits you?

Two clean, discreet Kegel exercise apps that go about the same job in different ways. We make Kegelia, so we'll be fair about what Easy Kegel does well and clear about where we differ, then let you decide which fits how you like to practice.

iPhone (iOS only for now)

The short version.

Easy Kegel is a well-liked, minimal app built around a clear guided timer and cues you follow, and if you want a straightforward counter that just works, it's a genuinely good pick. Kegelia makes a different bet. A timer tells you when to squeeze and for how long; it can't show you which way the muscle should move. Kegelia's jellyfish shows exactly that: its bell draws up and in on the lift and opens on the release, the way the pelvic floor should move, with a gentle haptic on every lift. In Secret Mode the controls disappear and only the jellyfish stays on screen. Sessions start at one minute, with no streaks to keep alive. Both are free to start.

Two device-free apps, point by point.
	Kegelia	Easy Kegel
How it guides the lift	Shows the direction: the jellyfish's bell draws up and in on the lift and opens on the release, with a haptic on every lift.	Times it: audio, visual and vibration cues and a countdown tell you when to squeeze and when to rest.
Private practice	Secret Mode: the controls, labels and counters disappear and the jellyfish stays on an active screen. It looks like meditation, and you still see which way to move.	A subtle icon and a generic name, and a silent mode with vibration prompts. Pro adds a live countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
Progress and pressure	No streaks by design and no penalties. One minute is a full session, and stopping early still counts.	Progress tracking and daily goals; reminders can stop once the day's goal is reached.
Reminders	Never name the exercise; you choose the days and times.	Customizable, with your own sounds and motivating messages.
Measurement	Measures nothing: the jellyfish is a model of the movement, not a reading of your muscle.	Measures nothing. Audio and visual cues hold the timing, and it tracks your progress.
Assessment limits	It cannot confirm a contraction happened, verify your technique, or give biofeedback. Not a medical device.	It cannot confirm a contraction, since nothing measures it. Its listing names no regulatory status.
Cost basis	Free to start, no time limit. A subscription unlocks the longer sessions and higher levels.	A free download with a single in-app purchase, Pro upgrade, which unlocks background mode.
Setup	Download, choose one, three or five minutes, and start. No questionnaire. iPhone only, iOS 26.0 or later.	Download and start. iPhone from iOS 15.5, and also iPad, Mac, Vision Pro and Android.
Purpose	Built for doing the exercise regularly, in a discreet minute, with no hardware to buy.	Built to run your Kegel routine, with workout plans you can tailor to yourself.
Easy Kegel facts checked 6 October 2026 against its App Store listing, Apple's own listing data and its Google Play listing.

What Easy Kegel does well.

Credit where it's due. Easy Kegel is a clean, minimal app, and its listing describes a guided timer with visual, audio and vibration cues, discreet touches, and exercises that matter for men and women alike, free with a paid upgrade. That minimalism is exactly why people like it: nothing to fuss over, just press start and follow along. If your ideal is a no-frills counter that gets out of your way, Easy Kegel delivers that well, and we'd point you to it happily.

Where Kegelia is different.

Same category, different philosophy. Four things set Kegelia apart, none of which make Easy Kegel worse; they're a different bet on what helps.

Where, not just when

A countdown tells you when to squeeze. The jellyfish shows where: its bell draws up and in as you lift, the opposite of bearing down, the most common Kegel mistake and one that feels just like the real thing. A gentle haptic lands on every lift, so the direction comes through even with the screen turned away.

The release is shown too

The bell opens fully on every release, so letting go gets as much room as the squeeze. A muscle that only ever tightens isn't the goal.

Private without switching off

Easy Kegel keeps things discreet with a generic icon and a silent mode. Kegelia's Secret Mode keeps the screen on: the controls, labels and counters disappear and only the jellyfish stays. Across a room it reads as meditation, and you still see which way to move. No countdown on the Lock Screen, and reminders never name the exercise.

One minute counts. No streaks.

A session starts at one minute, and if you stop early it still counts. There are no streaks to defend and no penalties, on purpose: a habit that survives a bad week beats a perfect run that breaks.

Which should you choose?

If you want the simplest possible guided counter, a one-time upgrade instead of a subscription, and the option of iPad, Mac or Android, Easy Kegel is a great, no-nonsense choice. If you want to see which way the muscle should move rather than watch a clock, want the release shown as carefully as the squeeze, want a screen that gives nothing away while still showing the movement, and want one minute to count with no streak to keep alive, Kegelia is built for that. Both are free to start, so the honest test is to try one. If you want a wider view, our guide to choosing a Kegel exercise app lays out the checklist.

One exception applies to both apps: if your trouble is pelvic pain, tightness, or muscles that won't let go after a squeeze, rather than weakness, neither app is the place to start. See a pelvic floor physiotherapist first; for a tight floor the work is learning to release, not squeezing more.

A fair note: details about Easy Kegel here reflect its public App Store listing and can change over time. Check the current listing for the latest features and pricing before deciding.

The ones that come up.

What's the difference between Kegelia and Easy Kegel?

Both are clean, discreet Kegel exercise apps, so the difference is in how they guide you. Easy Kegel is built around a clear timer and cues you follow. The Kegelia app shows the movement with a jellyfish whose bell draws up and in and then opens, marks the lift with a gentle haptic, and in Secret Mode shows only the jellyfish, so a session looks like you're watching something calm. Both are free to start.

Is Easy Kegel a good app?

Yes. Easy Kegel is well liked for a clean, minimal design and a straightforward guided timer with visual and vibration cues, for men and women. If you want a simple, no-frills counter that just works, it's a solid choice. Kegelia is a good fit if you want the lift and the release shown, not just timed, and the most private possible screen.

Is Kegelia or Easy Kegel more discreet?

Both offer discreet touches like a silent, vibration-led session. Kegelia takes it further in one specific way: in Secret Mode the screen shows only the jellyfish, with no labels, timers or rep counters, so from across a room it reads as meditation rather than exercise. That whole-screen camouflage is the Kegelia app's particular angle.

Are Kegelia and Easy Kegel free?

Both are free to start with a paid upgrade. You can do the core exercise in each without paying. Check each app's current App Store listing for exact pricing, since it can change. Kegelia's one-minute Beginner session stays free with no time limit.

Try the one that shows the movement.