Comparison

Thenics vs Handstand Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Thenics

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
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Thenics helps you to achieve impressive Calisthenic skills and functional muscles. There are a lot of trend sports (Street Workout, CrossFit) and Calisthenics Movements (Bar Brothers, Barstarzz) where you will see these skills. Free Skills: * Muscle Up * Planche * Front Lever * Back Lever * Pistol Squat * Handstand Push Up * V-Sit Thenics Pro Skills*: * One Arm Pull Up * Human Flag * One Arm Push Up * One Arm Handstand * Shrimp Squat * Hefesto * Dragon Flag Thenics will guide you with descriptions and technique explanation of the skills and progressions. Every skill is divided into several progressions which include different workouts. Thereby you are able to learn skills step by step adapted to your current level. How is Thenics different to other fitness apps? Your goal isn't just to lift more weight or execute more reps. The Workouts and Progressions lead you to achieving new impressive skills. Additionally you will gain strength and get lean functional muscles! THENICS COACH* How to plan your workouts? - Can I work on multiple skills in parallel? - How long should I rest? - How to combine basic workouts with skill training? A good answer to that highly depends on your specific goals and conditions. The THENICS COACH will generate personalized Workout plans for you, adapted to your goals and conditions. *(only available with Thenics Pro) Terms of use: https://thenics.de/TermsOfUse.html

About

Handstand Tracker

Features
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UpsideUp is your personal handstand coach. Detect and track your handstands automatically using just your camera. No Apple Watch required — the app uses advanced pose detection to know exactly when you're upside down. FEATURES: • Auto-detection: Camera-based Vision pose detection identifies handstands with no taps needed • Voice control: Start and stop sessions hands-free • Manual timer: Tap to track your handstand sessions your way • Progress dashboard: Calendar heat map, streak tracking, personal bests, and duration charts • iCloud sync: Keep your data across all your devices (Premium) • Dark athletic design: Built for focus, day or night Perfect for yoga practitioners, calisthenics athletes, and anyone building their inversion practice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Thenics4 screens
Handstand Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Handstand Tracker at every 6 days against Thenics's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Thenics sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Handstand Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thenics ships an update every 3 weeks, Handstand Tracker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Thenics versus Handstand Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThenicsHandstand Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (992 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings992 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInnothenics GmbHPatricio Guzman

Bugs and requests

Thenics

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workout screens getting cut off on some devices
  • Inability to go back to previous exercises
  • Workout coach recommendations not always realistic

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Handstand Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Thenics

Subscriptions2
  • Thenics Pro14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Thenics Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Thenics Pro$89.99
  • Thenics Pro$99.99
2 purchases

Handstand Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
  • All Access$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Thenics free?
Thenics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handstand Tracker free?
Handstand Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thenics or Handstand Tracker have ads?
Neither Thenics nor Handstand Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thenics or Handstand Tracker?
Thenics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Handstand Tracker every 6 days. Most recently, Thenics was updated on October 29, 2026 and Handstand Tracker on October 27, 2026.

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