# Thenics vs Simple Calisthenics

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Calisthenics at every 5 days against Thenics's monthly. Simple Calisthenics also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 85%). Thenics's advantage is ratings volume (987 vs 205). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thenics sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Simple Calisthenics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Thenics against 4.8 for Simple Calisthenics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 987 and 205 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Thenics's written reviews are positive against 95% of Simple Calisthenics's.

Thenics ships an update monthly, Simple Calisthenics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thenics | Simple Calisthenics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (987 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenics/id1509531048/reviews) | [4.8 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **987** | 205 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Innothenics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509531047) | [Jonas Wallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489145519) |

## What reviewers say

### Thenics

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

This app guides users through learning impressive calisthenics skills and building functional strength. It offers step-by-step progressions for various movements, from basic to advanced, with detailed technique explanations. Personalized workout plans are available to help users achieve their specific fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Calisthenics skill learning, Step-by-step progressions, Technique explanations, Personalized workout plans, Functional muscle building, Skill-based training

**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


### 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium Membership | $24.99 | per 3 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 Thenics free?

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

### Is Simple Calisthenics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thenics or Simple Calisthenics?

Thenics and Simple Calisthenics are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 987 and 205 ratings respectively.

### Do Thenics or Simple Calisthenics have ads?

Neither Thenics nor Simple Calisthenics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thenics or Simple Calisthenics?

Thenics ships an update monthly, and Simple Calisthenics every 5 days. Most recently, Thenics was updated on September 20, 2026 and Simple Calisthenics on September 23, 2026.

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