# CALXTHENICS vs Backmonkey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backmonkey at none against CALXTHENICS's 14. Backmonkey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CALXTHENICS sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Backmonkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CALXTHENICS | Backmonkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **96** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adam Frater](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627123156) | [SEBASTIAN KARL LARSEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788599469) |

## What reviewers say

### CALXTHENICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154)

Access calisthenics programs from elite athletes and trainers. Improve body control, strength, and metabolism with bodyweight workouts. Achieve functional fitness and holistic health benefits.

**Highlights:** Programs from top calisthenics athletes, Bodyweight workout routines, Strength and power development, Metabolism and mobility improvement, Nutritional guidance, Progress tracking, Offline sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CALXTHENICS Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| CALXTHENICS Year Access | $167.99 | per year |
| One Time Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| Frater Fit Diet | $20.00 | one-time |
| Project Shred Part II | $25.00 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $47.99 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |
| Project Shred | $64.99 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $64.99 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $72.00 | one-time |
| Slope Strong | $97.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Great results and progress
- 👍 Easy to follow program
- 💡 Good content and holistic approach
- 💯 Attainable workouts for any level
- 🏋️‍♀️ Effective for building strength and stamina

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and unstable
- ❌ Login issues and errors
- 💸 Payment and subscription problems
- 🚫 Poor customer support
- 🗑️ Outdated and unengaging app feel

**Reported bugs**

- Login does not work
- Password reset does not work
- App crashes frequently
- Videos often don't work or glitch
- Workout programs disappear

**Requested features**

- Update the app to be more modern and engaging
- Improve app stability and fix bugs
- Ensure login and password reset functions work correctly
- Provide better customer support with faster response times
- Make workout videos stream more efficiently


### Backmonkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backmonkey-quit-bad-habits/id6788599467)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CALXTHENICS free?

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

### Is Backmonkey free?

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

### Do CALXTHENICS or Backmonkey have ads?

CALXTHENICS shows ads; Backmonkey does not.

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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.*