# Thenics vs Catalytic Explosion

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catalytic Explosion at none against Thenics's 4. Catalytic Explosion also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Thenics's advantage is ratings volume (987 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thenics sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Catalytic Explosion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Catalytic Explosion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thenics has 987 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Catalytic Explosion's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thenics | Catalytic Explosion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (987 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenics/id1509531048/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalytic-explosion/id6786890948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **987** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 159 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innothenics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509531047) | [Ornicus](https://appshunter.io/developer/878260219) |

## 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


### Catalytic Explosion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalytic-explosion/id6786890948)

Master the Wake-Initiated Lucid Dream (WILD) technique with this advanced tool. It uses adaptive sleep-tracking sequences to bridge the gap between waking and dreaming, suitable for beginners and experienced dreamers alike.

**Highlights:** Master WILD technique, Adaptive sleep-tracking, Bridge waking and dream worlds, Suitable for all experience levels

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thenics free?

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

### Is Catalytic Explosion free?

Catalytic Explosion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thenics or Catalytic Explosion?

Catalytic Explosion is rated higher. Thenics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 987 ratings, while Catalytic Explosion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thenics or Catalytic Explosion have ads?

Neither Thenics nor Catalytic Explosion shows ads.

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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.*