# CALXTHENICS vs PBros

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PBros at 100% against CALXTHENICS's 38%. PBros also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). CALXTHENICS's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (96 vs 6). On device support there is nothing between them.

CALXTHENICS is free to download; PBros costs $4.99 up front. CALXTHENICS sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. PBros asks for nothing beyond the download.

PBros 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of CALXTHENICS's written reviews are positive against 100% of PBros's.

CALXTHENICS ships an update every 6 weeks, PBros every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CALXTHENICS | PBros |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbros/id6807131362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 90 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adam Frater](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627123156) | [Discipline Dynamics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807131364) |

## 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


### PBros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbros/id6807131362)

This app provides timers for fasting, cold plunges, saunas, and breathing exercises. It offers customizable routines, progress tracking, and optional Apple Health integration for recovery scores. Enjoy a comprehensive wellness tool with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Live fasting timer with presets, Cold plunge and sauna timers, Paced breathing exercises, Contrast therapy routines, Optional Apple Health integration, Home Screen widgets and Live Activities, Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CALXTHENICS free?

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

### Is PBros free?

PBros costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

PBros is rated higher. CALXTHENICS averages 3.8 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while PBros averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do CALXTHENICS or PBros have ads?

CALXTHENICS shows ads; PBros does not.

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

CALXTHENICS ships an update every 6 weeks, and PBros every 2 days. Most recently, CALXTHENICS was updated on October 24, 2026 and PBros 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.*