Comparison

Next vs CALXTHENICS

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

Head to head
About

Next

This bodyweight workout program guides you to build muscle, lose fat, and achieve an athletic physique. It features progressive overload, video instructions, and workouts adaptable to all fitness levels, requiring no equipment.

Highlights
  • Progressive overload workouts
  • Video instructions with technique notes
  • Workouts for all fitness levels
  • No equipment required
  • Workout anywhere, anytime
  • 14-40 minute workout durations
Features
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If you want to build strong athletic body, get rid of fat and gain impressive muscle mass, the most effective bodyweight workout program NEXT will show you how to do that! - Workouts for all fitness levels. - The program gets harder as you make a progress. - Successfully implemented basic principle of growth: «progressive overload» using bodyweight. - Video instructions with notes for a perfect technique. - Workout duration 14-40 min. - No equipment or weights. - Workout anywhere, anytime. NEXT is not an average fitness app with a bunch of general physical exercises, which bore you. It's a bodyweight workout system with the focus on muscle training and successfully implemented progressive overload principle. The level system makes exercises get harder and harder as you show a progress. Every workout will push your limits and give the motivation to continue as hard as you can in order to grow to the next level. If you workout with NEXT, you can always see the next level to achieve. Therefore you need to work hard, follow the workout plan and watch your body transform into the shape of your dreams. Start today and your life wouldn't be the same anymore! Let's go! Have a question? Send it to: nextapphelp@gmail.com Subscription information. You can download the NEXT app for free. To get access to workout programs you need to subscribe. By subscribing, you pay the cost indicated in the app. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If you want to cancel your subscription, you need to do it in your iTunes account settings. User Agreement: https://api.dailypowerapp.com/static/doc/terms-of-use_eng.html Privacy Policy: https://api.dailypowerapp.com/static/doc/privacy-policy_eng.html

About

CALXTHENICS

Access calisthenics programs from elite athletes and trainers. Improve body control, strength, and metabolism with bodyweight workouts. Achieve functional fitness and holistic health benefits.

Highlights
  • Programs from top calisthenics athletes
  • Bodyweight workout routines
  • Strength and power development
  • Metabolism and mobility improvement
  • Nutritional guidance
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
Features
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Featuring programs from the world's top Calisthenics athletes and trainers. • Adam Frater presents Project Shred (30 days), Cali Bulk (12 weeks), The Frater Diet, and Handstand Hero. • Max True, the muscle up Guinness record holder, presents True Endurance. Build muscular endurance for endless reps, strength and power. Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Are you ready to explore a more functional form of fitness through calisthenics and bodyweight workouts? Here's what you can expect from programs on the CALXTHENICS app. - Improve your body control and stability - Increase strength and power - Boost your metabolism - Open your body up with mobility - Learn to eat for your goals + Much more! Train to be a shredded and functional athlete! Say goodbye to ineffective workouts. Say goodbye to typical gym culture that tells you to lift heavy and pound supplements. It's time to start being proud of your body. It's time for pure confidence and peak performance. It's time to smash your plateau and set a new bar of personal success! By training with CALXTHENICS you will not only be thrilled with how you look in the mirror but this type of fitness will give you some incredible added benefits such as... - Rebalancing your hormones - Less stress/ better stress management - Enhanced sex drive/libido - Increased confidence - Deeper sense of fulfillment (through the release of dopamine) - Better cognitive function (you'll actually become smarter) - Better sleep - Better digestion - And overall more vitality and holistic health ++ New programs added monthly https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS The download of CALXTHENICS is free of charge. There is no free trial. Should you use CALXTHENICS app, we offer one of the following options: Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account after the trial period and when a subscription renews. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. One Time Payments will only be charged one time initially. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Readout full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of/service https://passion.io/privacy-policy INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of CALXTHENICS is free of charge. Should you use CALXTHENICS app to access in-app content via available one-time purchase(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card once. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Next4 screens
CALXTHENICS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CALXTHENICS at free with in-app purchases against Next's subscription. Next's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Next sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and CALXTHENICS sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Next's written reviews are positive against 38% of CALXTHENICS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next ships an update every 2 months, CALXTHENICS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Next versus CALXTHENICS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextCALXTHENICS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (109 ratings) — better3.8 (96 ratings)
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews — better38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better96
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIhor VoitenkoAdam Frater

Customer experience

Next

All ratings109 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative31.6%

CALXTHENICS

All ratings96 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral12.7%
Negative49.1%

Bugs and requests

Next

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CALXTHENICS

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Login does not work
  • Password reset does not work
  • App crashes frequently
  • Videos often don't work or glitch
  • Workout programs disappear
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  • Paid content becomes inaccessible
  • App logs users out randomly
  • Customer support links open incorrect apps
  • Manage subscription button leads back to the front page
  • Back button sometimes closes the app
  • Instructional videos are too bandwidth heavy
  • App glitches and doesn't load programs
  • Workout progress is lost when app is minimized
  • Payment processing fails
  • App crashes when trying to access content
  • Downloaded workouts require internet to open
  • Content access denied after cancelling subscription
  • App doesn't recognize users after reinstallation
  • Subscription issues after purchase (e.g., lifetime subscription)

Requested features

16 requests
  • Update the app to be more modern and engaging
  • Improve app stability and fix bugs
  • Ensure login and password reset functions work correctly
  • Provide better customer support with faster response times
  • Make workout videos stream more efficiently
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  • Allow access to paid content consistently
  • Integrate with Apple Health
  • Allow workouts to resume after being minimized
  • Provide a clear and easy way to cancel subscriptions within the app
  • Offer more consistent exercises for mastery in beginner sections
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Improve the user interface and user experience
  • Fix issues with videos glitching or not playing
  • Ensure downloaded workouts are accessible offline
  • Allow users to repeat workouts easily
  • Offer a one-time payment option or clearer pricing structure

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Next

Subscriptions3
  • 1 month$14.991 Month
  • 3 month$24.993 Months
  • 1 year3 Days trial$89.991 Year
11 purchases

CALXTHENICS

Subscriptions2
  • CALXTHENICS Full Access$14.991 Month
  • CALXTHENICS Year Access$167.991 Year
One-time9
  • One Time Subscription$19.99
  • Frater Fit Diet$20.00
  • Project Shred Part II$25.00
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  • One Time Subscription$47.99
  • One Time Subscription$59.99
  • Project Shred$64.99
  • One Time Subscription4 variants$64.99
  • One Time Subscription$72.00
  • Slope Strong$97.00

Questions

Is Next free?
Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CALXTHENICS free?
CALXTHENICS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next or CALXTHENICS?
Next is rated higher. Next averages 4.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while CALXTHENICS averages 3.8 from 96 ratings.
Do Next or CALXTHENICS have ads?
CALXTHENICS shows ads; Next does not.
Which is updated more often, Next or CALXTHENICS?
Next ships an update every 2 months, and CALXTHENICS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Next was updated on October 1, 2026 and CALXTHENICS on October 3, 2026.

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