# Thenics vs Optimal

The clearest difference is rating: Thenics at 4.8 against Optimal's 4.4. Thenics also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 63%) and ratings volume (994 vs 68). Optimal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thenics sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Optimal sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thenics has 994 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Thenics's written reviews are positive against 63% of Optimal's.

Thenics ships an update every 3 weeks, Optimal every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thenics | Optimal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (994 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenics/id1509531048/reviews)** | [4.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-calisthenics-workouts/id1556117250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **994** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 160 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innothenics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509531047) | [Upper East Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556117252) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Optimal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-calisthenics-workouts/id1556117250)

This AI-powered fitness app creates personalized bodyweight workout plans tailored to your equipment and goals. It adapts future workouts as you progress, helping you break through plateaus and track strength gains for motivation.

**Highlights:** AI-generated personalized workout plans, Adaptive training based on progress, Equipment selection (or none), Goal-oriented training, Progress tracking and visualization, Strength gain monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thenics free?

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

### Is Optimal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thenics or Optimal?

Thenics is rated higher. Thenics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 994 ratings, while Optimal averages 4.4 from 68 ratings.

### Do Thenics or Optimal have ads?

Neither Thenics nor Optimal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thenics or Optimal?

Thenics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Optimal every 3 days. Most recently, Thenics was updated on November 7, 2026 and Optimal on November 7, 2026.

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