# Calisthenics Mastery vs Thenics

The clearest difference is rating: Thenics at 4.8 against Calisthenics Mastery's 4.4. Thenics also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 73%) and ratings volume (992 vs 136). Calisthenics Mastery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calisthenics Mastery sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Thenics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thenics has 992 ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Calisthenics Mastery's written reviews are positive against 85% of Thenics's.

Calisthenics Mastery ships an update monthly, Thenics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calisthenics Mastery | Thenics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calisthenics-mastery/id1102054063/reviews) | **[4.8 (992 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenics/id1509531048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 136 | **992** |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zoltan Ferke](https://appshunter.io/developer/853570394) | [Innothenics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509531047) |

## What reviewers say

### Calisthenics Mastery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calisthenics-mastery/id1102054063)

This app helps users achieve their fitness goals with monthly workout plans and a library of exercises. It offers a free version with core features and a pro upgrade for advanced content and modes.

**Highlights:** Monthly workout plans, Extensive exercise library, Workout player with timers, Progress tracking, Exercise videos, Workout modes (Tabata, Bring Sally Up, Deck of Cards)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4+1 Exercise Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package with Price Reductions for your previous purchases | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great Convict Conditioning app
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Amazing and versatile
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great exercises and pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and can't be used
- 🐛 App crashes on account creation
- 🐛 Crashing when checking full version price
- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🐛 Rep number changes don't auto-update

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unusable
- App crashes when creating an account
- App crashes when checking full version price
- Rep number changes during workout don't update automatically
- App not working well after updates

**Requested features**

- Add dumbbell lifting
- Add more set-up types
- Add IsoMax protocols
- Add ring exercises
- Add ab exercises


### Thenics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenics/id1509531048)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thenics Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Thenics Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Thenics Pro | $89.99 | one-time |
| Thenics Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calisthenics Mastery free?

Calisthenics Mastery 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, Calisthenics Mastery or Thenics?

Thenics is rated higher. Calisthenics Mastery averages 4.4 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Thenics averages 4.8 from 992 ratings.

### Do Calisthenics Mastery or Thenics have ads?

Neither Calisthenics Mastery nor Thenics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calisthenics Mastery or Thenics?

Calisthenics Mastery ships an update monthly, and Thenics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calisthenics Mastery was updated on October 22, 2026 and Thenics on October 29, 2026.

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