Comparison

BarStarzzBTX vs Thenics

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

Head to head
About

BarStarzzBTX

This app offers a 30-day calisthenics workout plan designed to build strength and teach advanced moves. It includes daily new skill training, effective routines, and a progress dashboard. Join a supportive global community to stay motivated and achieve impressive results.

Highlights
  • 30-day workout plan
  • Daily new skill training
  • Advanced calisthenics moves
  • Progress tracking dashboard
  • Global community support
  • Offline sync
Features
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With the BTX Defy Gravity Challenge you get a proven 30-day workout plan that introduces a NEW skill training every day along with the most effective workout routines. You only have to spend 30-45 minutes 4 times a week and get impressive results. Not only will you get in the best shape of your life, but you will also become stronger and stronger while learning the steps to the advanced calisthenics moves (like muscle-up, front lever or planche). This is highly important for your motivation, because within the BarStarzz BTX program you just won’t get bored! You will also have a personal progress dashboard that shows you exactly where you are and which achievements you’ve made. AND you will be part of a global community that supports you and pushes you harder than you ever could doing it all by yourself! https://barstarzzbtx.passion.io/en/pages/terms-of-service https://barstarzzbtx.passion.io/en/pages/privacy INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync, available to subscribe free of charge. The download of BarStarzzBTX is free of charge. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

Thenics

Master impressive calisthenics skills and build functional strength with step-by-step progressions. This app guides you through various movements, offering personalized workout plans to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Skill progressions for calisthenics
  • Technique explanations
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Strength and functional muscle building
  • Street Workout and CrossFit movements
  • Free and Pro skill levels
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

BarStarzzBTX3 screens
Thenics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thenics at 85% against BarStarzzBTX's 27%. Thenics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. BarStarzzBTX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 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

Thenics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thenics has 994 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of BarStarzzBTX's written reviews are positive against 85% of Thenics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarStarzzBTX ships an update every 2 months, Thenics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BarStarzzBTX versus Thenics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarStarzzBTXThenics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings)4.8 (994 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews84.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12994 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB160 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIndependence284 IncInnothenics GmbH

Customer experience

BarStarzzBTX

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative53.3%

Thenics

All ratings993 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

BarStarzzBTX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

3 purchases

BarStarzzBTX

Subscriptions1
  • BTX Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$18.991 Month
One-time2
  • BTX Muscle-Up & Body Transformation Bundle$94.99
  • 4-Week Pre-Program for Complete Beginners$174.99
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 BarStarzzBTX free?
BarStarzzBTX 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, BarStarzzBTX or Thenics?
Thenics is rated higher. BarStarzzBTX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Thenics averages 4.8 from 994 ratings.
Do BarStarzzBTX or Thenics have ads?
BarStarzzBTX shows ads; Thenics does not.
Which is updated more often, BarStarzzBTX or Thenics?
BarStarzzBTX ships an update every 2 months, and Thenics every 3 weeks. Most recently, BarStarzzBTX was updated on November 2, 2026 and Thenics on November 7, 2026.

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