# BarStarzzBTX vs Thenics

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarStarzzBTX | Thenics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barstarzzbtx/id1188350094/reviews) | **[4.8 (994 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenics/id1509531048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **994** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 92 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Independence284 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522656544) | [Innothenics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509531047) |

## What reviewers say

### BarStarzzBTX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barstarzzbtx/id1188350094)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BTX Monthly Subscription | $18.99 | per month |
| BTX Muscle-Up & Body Transformation Bundle | $94.99 | one-time |
| 4-Week Pre-Program for Complete Beginners | $174.99 | one-time |


### Thenics

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

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