# Trybe vs Simple Calisthenics

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Calisthenics at every 5 days against Trybe's every 6 weeks. Simple Calisthenics also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 77%). Trybe's advantage is ratings volume (723 vs 207). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trybe sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Simple Calisthenics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Trybe against 4.8 for Simple Calisthenics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 723 and 207 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Trybe's written reviews are positive against 95% of Simple Calisthenics's.

Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Calisthenics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trybe | Simple Calisthenics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (723 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trybe-workout-programs-and-log/id1100080003/reviews) | [4.8 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **723** | 207 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [trybe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100080002) | [Jonas Wallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489145519) |

## What reviewers say

### Trybe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trybe-workout-programs-and-log/id1100080003)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elevate Shred Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Tao Physique Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Minus The Gym Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| MickiPhit Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Calisthenics Tokyo Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Movement Flow Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Bodyweight Warrior Monthly | $22.95 | per month |
| Movement Journey Monthly | $24.49 | per month |
| Minus The Gym 6 Month | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| Tao Physique 6 Months | $74.99 | per 6 months |
| Bodyweight Warrior 6 Months | $100.00 | per 6 months |
| Movement Journey 6 Month | $129.99 | per 6 months |
| Tao Physique Annual | $134.99 | per year |
| Bodyweight Warrior Annual | $180.99 | per year |
| Movement Journey Annual | $204.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to adjust work/rest timers
- Option to create custom workouts
- Background audio playback
- Apple Watch integration
- More comprehensive workout programs


### Simple Calisthenics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201)

This app provides personalized calisthenics workout programs tailored to your fitness level, goals, and schedule. It offers interactive workout guidance, a comprehensive exercise library, and detailed progress tracking to help you build muscle, gain strength, and master calisthenics skills.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout programs, Interactive workout player, Audio and video instructions, Extensive exercise library, Detailed exercise guides, Workout builder, Training statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium Membership | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $89.99 | per year |
| Simple Calisthenics Lifetime | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Comprehensive exercise library
- ✨ Highly customizable programs
- 📈 Effective progression system
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📱 Clear exercise instructions (videos/text)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ❓ Interface can be complex initially
- 🔄 Progressions sometimes reset
- ⚠️ Some exercises lack easier starting points
- 🎵 No music playback during workouts

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to move from one workout to the next
- Progression resets frequently
- Preview videos are faulty and incomplete
- Exercise doesn't always switch to the next one
- Cannot save workouts or update plan

**Requested features**

- Add more preview images for next exercise
- Apple Watch app integration
- Easier starting points/progressions for some moves
- Ability to go back within an exercise
- Automate weight increases weekly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trybe free?

Trybe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Calisthenics free?

Simple Calisthenics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trybe or Simple Calisthenics?

Trybe and Simple Calisthenics are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 723 and 207 ratings respectively.

### Do Trybe or Simple Calisthenics have ads?

Neither Trybe nor Simple Calisthenics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trybe or Simple Calisthenics?

Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Calisthenics every 5 days. Most recently, Trybe was updated on October 20, 2026 and Simple Calisthenics on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*