Comparison

Thenics vs Traina

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

Head to head
About

Thenics

Master impressive calisthenics skills and build functional strength with step-by-step progressions. This app guides you through various movements and workouts tailored to your current level, helping you achieve goals beyond just lifting weights or reps.

Highlights
  • Skill progressions for calisthenics
  • Technique explanations
  • Personalized workout plans (Pro)
  • Strength and functional muscle building
  • Multiple skill training
  • Guided by descriptions
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

Traina

This app provides personalized bodyweight workout plans for calisthenics enthusiasts. It guides users from basic exercises to advanced skills like pull-ups and handstands, offering structured training and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Personalized calisthenics plans
  • Bodyweight strength training
  • Skill progression tracking
  • Workout tracking
  • Train anywhere
  • Designed for all levels
Features
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Build real strength with personalized calisthenics training. Traina helps you train with purpose, whether you're starting with basic bodyweight workouts or working toward advanced skills like pull-ups, dips, handstands, L-sits, and muscle-ups. A free account lets you explore the app and get started. Traina Pro (a paid subscription) unlocks the full experience: all mastery paths, the complete exercise library, the adaptive weekly schedule, and progress tracking. Instead of guessing what to do next, Traina gives you structured workout plans built around your current level, goals, and progress. WHY TRAINA Personalized calisthenics plans (Pro) Get workouts tailored to your experience level, goals, and training focus. Bodyweight strength training Train with push-ups, pull-ups, dips, squats, core work, and mobility. Progress-focused workouts (Pro) Follow structured sessions designed to help you build strength over time. Skill progression tracking (Pro) Work toward calisthenics goals like pull-ups, handstands, L-sits, muscle-ups, and more. Train anywhere No complicated gym setup required. Build strength at home, outside, or wherever you train. Workout tracking (Pro) Log your sessions, stay consistent, and see how your training improves over time. Designed for all levels Whether you're a beginner or already training calisthenics, Traina adapts to your journey. BUILT FOR CALISTHENICS Traina is designed specifically for bodyweight training, not generic gym workouts. Every plan is built around progressive strength, control, mobility, and skill development. Use Traina to: Improve pull-ups Build push-up strength Train your core Progress toward advanced skills Follow structured bodyweight workouts Stay consistent with your training Track your calisthenics progress Build a stronger, more athletic body Start training with a clear plan. Download Traina and build strength with calisthenics. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Traina Pro is a subscription that unlocks all mastery paths, the full exercise library, the adaptive weekly schedule, and progress tracking. Subscriptions are offered as a weekly or annual plan, billed through your Apple ID. Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.notion.com/p/Traina-Terms-of-Use-and-End-User-License-Agreement-3725eb21c59f80d8b725c4ea26d0193b?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Privacy-Policy-3725eb21c59f804fb7f0e63910b01bc9?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Thenics4 screens
Traina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thenics at 85% against Traina's 0%. Thenics also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Traina sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thenics ships an update every 3 weeks, Traina monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thenics versus Traina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThenicsTraina
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (996 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings996 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInnothenics GmbHCSB Marketing LLC

Customer experience

Thenics

All ratings996 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative7.4%

Traina

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Traina

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
3 purchases

Traina

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Discounted7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Thenics free?
Thenics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Traina free?
Traina is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thenics or Traina have ads?
Neither Thenics nor Traina shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thenics or Traina?
Thenics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Traina monthly. Most recently, Thenics was updated on November 11, 2026 and Traina on November 5, 2026.

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