# CALXTHENICS vs Return

The clearest difference is rating: Return at 5.0 against CALXTHENICS's 3.8. Return also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). CALXTHENICS's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 4). 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. Return asks for nothing beyond the download.

Return holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CALXTHENICS has 96 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CALXTHENICS ships an update every 6 weeks, Return every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CALXTHENICS | Return |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-mindful-reset/id6789614516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adam Frater](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627123156) | [Juna Consulting Group Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789614518) |

## 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


### Return

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-mindful-reset/id6789614516)

This app offers guided exercises to help you pause and reset during difficult emotional moments. It provides tools for self-reflection, breathing, and choosing grounded actions to navigate anxiety, anger, and comparison.

**Highlights:** Guided reset flows, Breathing exercises, Reflection prompts, End-of-day review, Saved wisdom anchors, Virtue-focused progress

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CALXTHENICS free?

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

### Is Return free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CALXTHENICS or Return?

Return is rated higher. CALXTHENICS averages 3.8 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Return averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CALXTHENICS or Return have ads?

CALXTHENICS shows ads; Return does not.

### Which is updated more often, CALXTHENICS or Return?

CALXTHENICS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Return every 6 days. Most recently, CALXTHENICS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Return on October 24, 2026.

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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.*