Comparison

Progressive Workouts vs Bodyweight Warrior

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

Head to head
About

Progressive Workouts

This app offers bodyweight training programs designed by experts, focusing on progressive overload to build strength and muscle. It includes video demonstrations and detailed exercise descriptions to ensure proper form. Users can track their progress and customize their routines.

Highlights
  • Level-up bodyweight exercises
  • Log reps, time, or weight
  • Video and text exercise guides
  • Track completed sessions
  • Create custom workouts
Features
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Progressive Workouts makes progressive bodyweight training simple. Choose a structured routine, record every set, and move from easier to harder exercise variations as you get stronger. INCLUDED WORKOUTS Start with included programs such as the Recommended Routine, Minimalist Routine, Primer Routine, Skill Day Routine, and BWSF Routine or create your own workouts. HOW PROGRESSION WORKS Find an exercise variation that matches your current ability. Log your repetitions or hold time and compare your performance with your previous workout. When you reach the target, for example three sets of eight repetitions or three sets of 30 seconds, move to the next exercise level. BUILT FOR BODYWEIGHT TRAINING • Log repetitions, hold time, or added weight\ • Use preparation countdowns and interval sounds for static holds\ • Automatically move between paired exercises\ • View written instructions and videos for many exercises\ • Review your completed workout sessions\ • Create custom workouts, progressions, and exercises\ • Choose alternative progression paths\ • Adjust rest times between exercises Most routines require only a pull-up bar. Some exercises may use gymnastic rings, parallel bars, or other simple equipment. Train at your own pace, focus on good form, and choose exercise variations that match your current ability. Progressive Workouts is free to use with ads. Ads can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

About

Bodyweight Warrior

Build bodyweight strength, skills, and flexibility with dozens of programs and over 100 workouts. Features video demonstrations, timers, and adjustable routines for all fitness levels. Content is updated monthly, with an optional community forum for subscribers.

Highlights
  • Dozens of programs and 100+ workouts
  • Video demonstrations and exercise library
  • Workout and rest timers
  • Audio and text form cues
  • Adjustable workouts
  • Monthly content updates
  • Community forum for subscribers
Features
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PROGRAMS • Dozens of programs and 100+ workouts to help you build bodyweight strength, skills, and flexibility. • Designed for all levels with scaled progressions to take you from beginner to advanced and all the steps between. • Program categories include: Fundamentals Strength, Skills Strength, Muscle Gain, Handstands, Flexibility, At Home Training, Fat Loss, Posture, and more APP FEATURES • Video demonstrations and exercise library • Workout and rest timers to keep you on track • Audio and text form cues for further guidance on how to properly perform each movement • Ability to adjust and change workouts to tailor them to your ability and goals • Content updated monthly to keep improving your training experience • Combine multiple programs to train handstands, strength and flexibility at the same time COMMUNITY • Paid subscribers get access to the Bodyweight Warrior community forum to ask questions and receive additional training tips By using the app you agree to our Terms of Use: https://trybe.do/terms

Screenshots

Progressive Workouts4 screens
Bodyweight Warrior4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bodyweight Warrior at none against Progressive Workouts's shown. Bodyweight Warrior also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (231 vs 19). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Progressive Workouts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bodyweight Warrior sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $22.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Progressive Workouts against 4.9 for Bodyweight Warrior. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bodyweight Warrior has 231 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Progressive Workouts's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bodyweight Warrior's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progressive Workouts ships an update every 3 months, Bodyweight Warrior monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Progressive Workouts versus Bodyweight Warrior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressive WorkoutsBodyweight Warrior
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)4.9 (231 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19231 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDieter JanzenBodyweight Warrior

Customer experience

Progressive Workouts

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bodyweight Warrior

All ratings231 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Progressive Workouts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bodyweight Warrior

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Audio issues with exercise demos
  • App crashes during rest time when switching apps
  • Loss of progress when switching apps
  • Display issues on tablets
  • Buggy orientation changes
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  • Fiddly landscape mode on iOS 15
  • Obscured text and display firm issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Sound sync for exercise demos
  • Improved audio clarity for instructions
  • Tablet optimization for app display
  • Landscape mode functionality improvements
  • Statistics tracking
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  • More program options
  • Ability to track sets and reps
  • Timer ding for 1-minute stretches with side switches

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Progressive Workouts

One-time4
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
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  • Large Tip$19.99
3 purchases

Bodyweight Warrior

Subscriptions3
  • Bodyweight Warrior7 Days trial$22.951 Month
  • Bodyweight Warrior7 Days trial$100.006 Months
  • Bodyweight Warrior7 Days trial$180.991 Year

Questions

Is Progressive Workouts free?
Progressive Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bodyweight Warrior free?
Bodyweight Warrior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Progressive Workouts or Bodyweight Warrior?
Bodyweight Warrior is rated higher. Progressive Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Bodyweight Warrior averages 4.9 from 231 ratings.
Do Progressive Workouts or Bodyweight Warrior have ads?
Progressive Workouts shows ads; Bodyweight Warrior does not.
Which is updated more often, Progressive Workouts or Bodyweight Warrior?
Progressive Workouts ships an update every 3 months, and Bodyweight Warrior monthly. Most recently, Progressive Workouts was updated on September 6, 2026 and Bodyweight Warrior on September 7, 2026.

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