# CALI PARK vs Simple Calisthenics

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CALI PARK at none against Simple Calisthenics's 8. CALI PARK also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Simple Calisthenics's advantage is ratings volume (208 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Calisthenics sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CALI PARK asks for nothing beyond the download.

CALI PARK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Calisthenics has 208 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CALI PARK ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Calisthenics every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CALI PARK | Simple Calisthenics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cali-park/id1504921170/reviews)** | [4.8 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **208** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [fabio ferrario](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504921169) | [Jonas Wallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489145519) |

## What reviewers say

### CALI PARK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cali-park/id1504921170)

Discover and map calisthenics parks worldwide, find workout spots based on weather and equipment, and engage in community challenges. The app offers guided workouts, custom routine creation, and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** World map of calisthenics parks, Personalized workout advisor, 19 famous workouts with timers, Custom workout creation, Offline workout player, GPS check-ins and leaderboards, Team-based challenges and meetups

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Calisthenics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201)

This app provides personalized calisthenics workout programs tailored to your fitness level, goals, and schedule. It offers interactive workout guidance, a comprehensive exercise library, and detailed progress tracking to help you build muscle, gain strength, and master calisthenics skills.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout programs, Interactive workout player, Audio and video instructions, Extensive exercise library, Detailed exercise guides, Workout builder, Training statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium Membership | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Premium Membership | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $89.99 | per year |
| Simple Calisthenics Lifetime | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Comprehensive exercise library
- ✨ Highly customizable programs
- 📈 Effective progression system
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📱 Clear exercise instructions (videos/text)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ❓ Interface can be complex initially
- 🔄 Progressions sometimes reset
- ⚠️ Some exercises lack easier starting points
- 🎵 No music playback during workouts

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to move from one workout to the next
- Progression resets frequently
- Preview videos are faulty and incomplete
- Exercise doesn't always switch to the next one
- Cannot save workouts or update plan

**Requested features**

- Add more preview images for next exercise
- Apple Watch app integration
- Easier starting points/progressions for some moves
- Ability to go back within an exercise
- Automate weight increases weekly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CALI PARK free?

CALI PARK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Calisthenics free?

Simple Calisthenics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CALI PARK or Simple Calisthenics?

CALI PARK is rated higher. CALI PARK averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Calisthenics averages 4.8 from 208 ratings.

### Do CALI PARK or Simple Calisthenics have ads?

Neither CALI PARK nor Simple Calisthenics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CALI PARK or Simple Calisthenics?

CALI PARK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Calisthenics every 5 days. Most recently, CALI PARK was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Calisthenics on November 3, 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.*