# Simple Calisthenics vs BaseBlocks+

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Calisthenics at every 5 days against BaseBlocks+'s every 5 weeks. Simple Calisthenics also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 82%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Calisthenics sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and BaseBlocks+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Simple Calisthenics against 4.9 for BaseBlocks+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Simple Calisthenics's written reviews are positive against 82% of BaseBlocks+'s.

Simple Calisthenics ships an update every 5 days, BaseBlocks+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Calisthenics | BaseBlocks+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201/reviews) | **[4.9 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseblocks-plus/id6449305113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **205** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonas Wallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489145519) | [trybe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100080002) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium Membership | $24.99 | per 3 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


### BaseBlocks+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseblocks-plus/id6449305113)

Build strength and flexibility with over 50 calisthenics and mobility programs. Track progress with baseline and specific tests, and access video tutorials tailored to your skill level, from beginner to advanced.

**Highlights:** 50+ calisthenics and mobility programs, Beginner to advanced training levels, Progress tracking and tests, Mobility and prehab programs, Tiered calisthenics skill programs, Tailored video tutorials

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BaseBlocks+ Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| BaseBlocks+ Annual | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Calisthenics free?

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

### Is BaseBlocks+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Calisthenics or BaseBlocks+?

BaseBlocks+ is rated higher. Simple Calisthenics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while BaseBlocks+ averages 4.9 from 81 ratings.

### Do Simple Calisthenics or BaseBlocks+ have ads?

Neither Simple Calisthenics nor BaseBlocks+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Calisthenics or BaseBlocks+?

Simple Calisthenics ships an update every 5 days, and BaseBlocks+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Simple Calisthenics was updated on September 23, 2026 and BaseBlocks+ on September 3, 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.*