# BodyWeights vs Simple Calisthenics

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Calisthenics at 95% against BodyWeights's 50%. Simple Calisthenics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (207 vs 3). BodyWeights's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Calisthenics sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BodyWeights asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Calisthenics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Calisthenics has 207 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BodyWeights's written reviews are positive against 95% of Simple Calisthenics's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BodyWeights | Simple Calisthenics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodyweights/id1614306212/reviews) | **[4.8 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DSancTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459203033) | [Jonas Wallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489145519) |

## What reviewers say

### BodyWeights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodyweights/id1614306212)

Perform effective workouts at home without any equipment. Select your desired exercises and get a randomized rep count for each. Challenge yourself to complete the routine as quickly as possible and feel the burn.

**Highlights:** No equipment needed, Select your exercises, Randomized rep counts, Timed workouts, Full body engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium Membership | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Premium Membership | $49.99 | per 6 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 BodyWeights free?

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

### Is Simple Calisthenics free?

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

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

Simple Calisthenics is rated higher. BodyWeights averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simple Calisthenics averages 4.8 from 207 ratings.

### Do BodyWeights or Simple Calisthenics have ads?

Neither BodyWeights nor Simple Calisthenics 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.*