# Next vs CALXTHENICS

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.

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.

Next holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Next's written reviews are positive against 38% of CALXTHENICS's.

Next ships an update every 2 months, CALXTHENICS every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next | CALXTHENICS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-workouts/id1458490165/reviews)** | [3.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 38.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 41 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ihor Voitenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458490164) | [Adam Frater](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627123156) |

## What reviewers say

### Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-workouts/id1458490165)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year | $89.99 | per year |


### CALXTHENICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CALXTHENICS Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| CALXTHENICS Year Access | $167.99 | per year |
| One Time Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| Frater Fit Diet | $20.00 | one-time |
| Project Shred Part II | $25.00 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $47.99 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |
| Project Shred | $64.99 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $64.99 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $72.00 | one-time |
| Slope Strong | $97.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Great results and progress
- 👍 Easy to follow program
- 💡 Good content and holistic approach
- 💯 Attainable workouts for any level
- 🏋️‍♀️ Effective for building strength and stamina

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and unstable
- ❌ Login issues and errors
- 💸 Payment and subscription problems
- 🚫 Poor customer support
- 🗑️ Outdated and unengaging app feel

**Reported bugs**

- Login does not work
- Password reset does not work
- App crashes frequently
- Videos often don't work or glitch
- Workout programs disappear

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 110 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 15, 2026 and CALXTHENICS on October 15, 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.*