# CALXTHENICS — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of CALXTHENICS by Frater Media LLC, rated 3.78/5 from 94 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 50 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 18 ## What do users think of CALXTHENICS? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💪 Great results and progress - 👍 Easy to follow program - 💡 Good content and holistic approach - 💯 Attainable workouts for any level - 🏋️‍♀️ Effective for building strength and stamina - 🍎 Helpful dieting and nutrition tips - 🚀 Good for people on the go - 🌟 Awesome app and content - 💪 Makes you feel fit, not just strong - 📈 Helps with motivation and routine change **Cons** - 🐛 App is buggy and unstable - ❌ Login issues and errors - 💸 Payment and subscription problems - 🚫 Poor customer support - 🗑️ Outdated and unengaging app feel - ⏳ Videos often don't work - 📉 Content disappears or is inaccessible - 🐌 Slow loading times - 🪲 Glitches and crashes frequently - 👎 Misleading marketing and pricing - 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions - 🖥️ Web browser needed for workouts - 📱 Random apps open when contacting support - 🚫 Cannot access paid programs - ⚠️ Subscription issues after purchase - 🗑️ App needs a complete rebuild - 📲 Workout progress lost when minimized - 💰 Scummy account creation before payment info - 🔒 Subscription issues after purchase - 🐛 Videos glitch and restart - 🔒 Paid for lifetime, now needs signup again - 🗑️ App is useless, constantly crashes - 🚫 Cannot open workouts due to glitches - ⚠️ App stopped working after updates - 🚫 Downloads don't work offline - ❌ Content gone after cancelling subscription - 💸 Add-on purchases required after initial payment - 🚫 No ability to cancel subscription in app - ⚠️ Payment processing errors - 🚫 Minimal video content, too much text - 🚫 Not a one-time purchase, programs disappear **Commonly reported bugs** - Login does not work - Password reset does not work - App crashes frequently - Videos often don't work or glitch - Workout programs disappear - Paid content becomes inaccessible - App logs users out randomly - Customer support links open incorrect apps - Manage subscription button leads back to the front page - Back button sometimes closes the app - Instructional videos are too bandwidth heavy - App glitches and doesn't load programs - Workout progress is lost when app is minimized - Payment processing fails - App crashes when trying to access content - Downloaded workouts require internet to open - Content access denied after cancelling subscription - App doesn't recognize users after reinstallation - Subscription issues after purchase (e.g., lifetime subscription) **Most requested features** - Update the app to be more modern and engaging - Improve app stability and fix bugs - Ensure login and password reset functions work correctly - Provide better customer support with faster response times - Make workout videos stream more efficiently - Allow access to paid content consistently - Integrate with Apple Health - Allow workouts to resume after being minimized - Provide a clear and easy way to cancel subscriptions within the app - Offer more consistent exercises for mastery in beginner sections - Add Apple Watch support - Improve the user interface and user experience - Fix issues with videos glitching or not playing - Ensure downloaded workouts are accessible offline - Allow users to repeat workouts easily - Offer a one-time payment option or clearer pricing structure ## Newest reviews (11 of 51) ### 2/5 — General *2026-07-07, version 3.12.35* I don’t feel I am getting much training or technique for any calisthenics and mostly some Body weight exercises I could have got from a free workout app or AI prompt. Disappointed at the general app feel and not very engaging or interactive. ### 2/5 — Great content, terrible app *2026-01-26, version 3.11.28* I switched over from a different calisthenics app I was using. I really like your holistic approach and I think your content is great. I’ve been loving the program so far. However, this app sucks, please don’t let it ruin what you’re trying to do. Try to switch over to something that works better. Here are some of the issues I’ve been having: somehow I ended up paying twice for the app and yet I can’t see any of my workouts on the app unless I login through my Web browser When I try to contact customer support via the button on the app, it opens a random transportation app on my phone that has nothing to do with this app When I try to look at my payment and subscription a button pops up that says manage subscription. When I clicked the button, it just goes back to the front page Sometimes clicking the back button just closes the app instead of going back The videos often don’t work and I have to restart the app to get them to work I don’t know how to contact you. I tried contacting you via email. I tried contacting you via the app. If I don’t get a response in the next week, I’m gonna leave. Still I really like what you’re doing. I just have no idea how to actually contact you. Thanks, Adam. I’d still like to keep watching your content if you can make it more accessible. ### 2/5 — Review *2026-01-21, version 3.11.28* App has to many bugs ### 3/5 — Great Start, needs upgrade *2025-05-11, version 3.11.28* I knocked out the first 30 day program and got pretty good results. Would love to keep moving forward but the instructional videos are so bandwidth heavy I can’t preview many exercises. I’m traveling for work and have access to lower internet than back home. In comparison I can stream tv apps and YouTube videos other workout programs but not these. If there were updated videos or other ways to access it’d be great! I’ve had to move on to other programs because of it, but I’d love to be able to come back to CALXTHENICS. ### 3/5 — Amazing program but it bugs out sometimes *2025-01-02, version 3.11.28* I’m on an iPhone 14 Pro Max and sometimes the app logs me out and then I try to log back in but when I do it loads, doesn’t log me in, and it would take me forever to get back into the app. I love the workout schedules it got me RIPPED. ### 2/5 — Average *2024-12-17* 30 days worth of exercises with days towards the end being exact same circuits as initial weeks. On one of the later days, even a title mistake calling day 23, day 6 (a clear copy/paste). Other programs are better. I don’t recommend this program. ### 3/5 — App needs work *2024-05-31, version 3.9.21* 3 stars for because I think the workouts are great but the app is mediocre and certain functions just don’t work. ### 1/5 — Like trying to cancel a gym membership! *2024-03-02, version 3.9.21* Passion.io is the scheming developer behind this app that does not allow you to cancel your subscription in the app. You can delete your account, but your subscription will remain. And you will never get a refund. Whoever owns passion.io is a fraudulent weasel using Adam Frater as a shield for their scam. Do not give them your money, and if you already did, report the charge as fraud to Apple and stop payment with your credit card issuer! ### 3/5 — Good not great *2024-02-26, version 3.9.21* I feel like the direction is easy to follow, I don’t feel it’s too hard to be discouraged. I do feel though that there are too many “new” variations added before mastery of a single move.. I feel I spend most of my time going back to make sure I’m doing the exercise right rather than being comfortable and focusing on reps. The videos in each demonstration glitch out and start over. And finally for timed workouts if you accidentally leave the current workout your time starts completely over.. I feel like for the money the bugs should be fixed and more user friendly. The workout is def showing me gains and improvements.. I’m feeling muscles I’ve never engaged before.. and I appreciate that! I just wish that for “at least the beginner” section that the workouts were consistent for mastery and moving on to more advanced movements later.. cheers! Kellin. ### 1/5 — App Crashes way to much, I won’t buy anything here again *2024-02-25, version 3.9.21* App Crashes way to much, I won’t buy anything here again ### 1/5 — Disappointing, misleading marketing. *2024-02-20* So much text, it’s basically a book. Very minimal video content, nothing to really guide you in action. Could be a fraction of the price or just £14.99 one time payment. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App no longer in service *2026-01-28, version 3.11.28* I paid for this. Login does not work. Password reset does not work. Reser links launches passion.io help page that has nothing to do with Calxthenics and no way to actually use the app/support infra. Do not download or pay. ### 1/5 — Trash *2026-01-22, version 3.11.28* I’ve been using this app for 2 or 3 years it’s has never been updated. It feels so old and outdated. Sometimes you go on and it logs you out and then you can’t log back in for ages. Sometimes you go on then you can’t even access the programs that you have paid for I think it is absolute garbage and it’s a shame because I like him deleting the app and unfollowing him you have lost a loyal fan ! ### 1/5 — Awful - not a serious fitness app *2025-10-31, version 3.11.28* 3 workout programs just randomly disappeared from the app. Was half way through one of them and now have no way to continue. Terrible terrible app. ### 1/5 — Thieves *2025-04-24, version 3.11.28* Will not cancel AVOID! ### 1/5 — SCAM. APP IS A RIP OFF *2025-02-20, version 3.11.28* Didn’t receive the program. The app glitches. Customers service is horrible at responding to get anything fixed been five days and only one short response. Seems like a total scam. ### 1/5 — App poorly coded *2024-07-31, version 3.11.28* App has been acting up for the last few months, unable to access, or login and even when i do it fails to load the programs or even access a specific day ### 1/5 — The app need to be improved *2024-05-29, version 3.9.21* The app is not very user friendly need to rebuild it from scratch., When i minimize the app the time at th workout also stopped and these days i noticed when i minimize the app my workout progress is gone i have to look again which day it was and where i stopped :/ thast mean when i doing the workout i can’t minimize the app otherwise need to start everything again. ### 1/5 — Creating an account before you find out you have to pay *2024-05-16, version 3.9.21* It’s so scummy you have to enter your email (which you know is being sold to advertisers) and create an account before you find out it’s paid. ### 1/5 — Bought the subscription but everything’s locked *2024-04-15, version 3.9.21* Bought the subscription but everything’s locked. ### 1/5 — App and Website do not work *2024-03-13, version 3.9.21* It’s such a bummer to purchase a program, and have all the motivation to get started, only to be greeted by a totally non-functional app/website that doesn’t let you access the content you paid for. (I was able to access the first 4 intro articles, but any other content just spins and doesn’t load. Have tried app and website.) Adam has clearly created a thoughtful program, but there’s no sense paying for it if you can’t use it. Do better. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Hard but worth it *2026-01-22, version 3.11.28* You will definitely see results ### 5/5 — Great results and easy program *2025-12-03, version 3.11.28* This program has been easy to follow and I’ve seen great results. The exercises are easy to follow along and enjoy the tips on dieting! ### 5/5 — Great app and info *2025-06-25, version 3.11.28* Fabulous resource… helped me immensely ### 5/5 — This App Deserves So Much Better Reviews *2025-05-25, version 3.11.28* I don’t know why so many people have rated this below 5 stars, but this app is awesome. I was only 11 days in and people start asking unsolicited, “What have you been doing for exercise? You’re looking healthy” Seriously, it’s awesome. It’s not unrealistic or going to consume your life. The workouts are hard, but attainable for any fitness level. You can repeat these for life and have a full body regiment with nothing but a pull up bar and dip bars. ### 5/5 — Great APP *2025-03-15, version 3.11.28* Perfect for people on the go. ### 5/5 — Ease of Use *2025-03-01, version 3.11.28* The videos are helpful and ease of use of the app is good. The workouts are solid and well described for the most part. Had to view videos off site a few times to know what certain exercises were. Transformation is happening on Day 15 already, food intake is key or avoidance for that matter as well. Fuel for the body and keep the junk out! Food is 80% of it if you want better results! ### 5/5 — The best app ever *2024-12-16, version 3.11.28* I absolutely love it. I see the change already. Little by little. ### 5/5 — Progress *2024-10-15, version 3.11.28* Day 1 workout completed. Had me winded, but felt good.. getting though it triggered some motivation I had lost in my same old routine with weights.. I’m a firefighter for the City Of Detroit and believe this will definitely help with stamina at fires and long days .At 44 years of age, this might just be the change I needed. Not that it wouldn’t be a program for this lazy generation of kids lol ### 5/5 — Adam Rocks *2024-02-23, version 3.9.21* Love what you do! Workouts are great. App works wonderful. ### 5/5 — Awesome App! *2024-01-28, version 3.9.21* I love the layout and progression! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*