Comparison

Trybe vs Thenics

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

Head to head
About

Trybe

Access world-class training programs developed by fitness creators and coaches. Follow easy-to-understand workouts with built-in timers and demonstration videos to stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Workout programs by fitness creators
  • Exercise demonstration videos
  • Convenient timers with sound
  • Downloadable content
  • Fitness goal tracking
Features
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Trybe allows you to train with your favorite fitness creators and coaches. Our creators develop workouts that are easy to follow and keep you motivated. You get a workout program designed by expert coaches so you know exactly what to do to reach your goal. Our app also comes with convenient features to make training easier, like: - Exercise demonstration videos - Convenient timers with sound - Downloadable content to save on data usage - And much more Get in better shape and download Trybe now. By using the app you agree to our Terms of Use: https://trybe.do/terms

About

Thenics

This app guides users through learning impressive calisthenics skills and building functional strength. It offers step-by-step progressions for various movements, from basic to advanced, with detailed technique explanations. Personalized workout plans are available to help users achieve their specific fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Calisthenics skill learning
  • Step-by-step progressions
  • Technique explanations
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Functional muscle building
  • Skill-based training
Features
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Thenics helps you to achieve impressive Calisthenic skills and functional muscles. There are a lot of trend sports (Street Workout, CrossFit) and Calisthenics Movements (Bar Brothers, Barstarzz) where you will see these skills. Free Skills: * Muscle Up * Planche * Front Lever * Back Lever * Pistol Squat * Handstand Push Up * V-Sit Thenics Pro Skills*: * One Arm Pull Up * Human Flag * One Arm Push Up * One Arm Handstand * Shrimp Squat * Hefesto * Dragon Flag Thenics will guide you with descriptions and technique explanation of the skills and progressions. Every skill is divided into several progressions which include different workouts. Thereby you are able to learn skills step by step adapted to your current level. How is Thenics different to other fitness apps? Your goal isn't just to lift more weight or execute more reps. The Workouts and Progressions lead you to achieving new impressive skills. Additionally you will gain strength and get lean functional muscles! THENICS COACH* How to plan your workouts? - Can I work on multiple skills in parallel? - How long should I rest? - How to combine basic workouts with skill training? A good answer to that highly depends on your specific goals and conditions. The THENICS COACH will generate personalized Workout plans for you, adapted to your goals and conditions. *(only available with Thenics Pro) Terms of use: https://thenics.de/TermsOfUse.html

Screenshots

Trybe4 screens
Thenics4 screens

Verdict

The call

Trybe and Thenics both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Thenics's written reviews are positive against 77% of Trybe's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Trybe sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Thenics sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Trybe against 4.8 for Thenics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 722 and 990 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Trybe's written reviews are positive against 85% of Thenics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, Thenics monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Trybe versus Thenics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrybeThenics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (722 ratings)4.8 (990 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings722990 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB158 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developertrybe, Inc.Innothenics GmbH

Customer experience

Trybe

All ratings722 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative17.9%

Thenics

All ratings990 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

User reviews

Trybe

From 722 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great workouts and UX
  • 👍 Efficient and well-balanced
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Practical and helpful
  • 👍 Challenging yet fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lagging and glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Inconsistent timers and transitions
  • 🐛 Lack of background music/sound
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs when switching apps
  • 🐛 Difficulty navigating and setting up

Thenics

From 990 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Effective skill progressions
  • 💪 Helpful for building strength
  • 🤩 Great for beginners and advanced users
  • 💰 Reasonable pricing for premium version

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔙 Lack of back/undo functionality
  • 🔇 Music playback issues during workouts
  • 📏 Layout/formatting issues on smaller screens

Bugs and requests

Trybe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or navigate
  • Workouts not saving or syncing properly
  • Freezing and crashing on iOS 11+
  • Inconsistent video loading and playback

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to adjust work/rest timers
  • Option to create custom workouts
  • Background audio playback
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More comprehensive workout programs
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  • Detailed exercise instructions and demos
  • Tracking for weights and progression

Thenics

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workout screens getting cut off on some devices
  • Inability to go back to previous exercises
  • Workout coach recommendations not always realistic

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more exercise variations and progressions
  • Implement custom workout builder
  • Integrate with fitness tracking apps/devices
  • Provide more detailed workout history and progress tracking
  • Add support for mobility and flexibility exercises

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Trybe

Subscriptions15
  • Elevate Shred Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Tao Physique Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Minus The Gym Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • MickiPhit Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Calisthenics Tokyo Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Movement Flow Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Bodyweight Warrior Monthly7 Days trial$22.951 Month
  • Movement Journey Monthly$24.491 Month
  • Minus The Gym 6 Month$74.996 Months
  • Tao Physique 6 Months$74.996 Months
  • Bodyweight Warrior 6 Months7 Days trial$100.006 Months
  • Movement Journey 6 Month$129.996 Months
  • Tao Physique Annual$134.991 Year
  • Bodyweight Warrior Annual7 Days trial$180.991 Year
  • Movement Journey Annual$204.991 Year
4 purchases

Thenics

Subscriptions2
  • Thenics Pro14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Thenics Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Thenics Pro$89.99
  • Thenics Pro$99.99

Questions

Is Trybe free?
Trybe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thenics free?
Thenics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trybe or Thenics?
Trybe and Thenics are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 722 and 990 ratings respectively.
Do Trybe or Thenics have ads?
Neither Trybe nor Thenics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trybe or Thenics?
Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Thenics monthly. Most recently, Trybe was updated on October 18, 2026 and Thenics on October 18, 2026.

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