# Simple Calisthenics vs Thenics Flow

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Calisthenics at 4.8 against Thenics Flow's 3.8. Simple Calisthenics also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (207 vs 5). Thenics Flow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Calisthenics sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Thenics Flow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Calisthenics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Calisthenics has 207 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Simple Calisthenics's written reviews are positive against 80% of Thenics Flow's.

Simple Calisthenics ships an update every 5 days, Thenics Flow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Calisthenics | Thenics Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenics-flow/id6456984987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 268 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jonas Wallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489145519) | [Innothenics GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509531047) |

## 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 (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


### Thenics Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thenics-flow/id6456984987)

Explore and master various movement sports like Parkour, Kickboxing, and Capoeira. This app offers a structured, level-based learning system with over 400 movements and guided workouts. Unlock your athletic potential with diverse training options.

**Highlights:** Level-based learning system, Learn over 400 movements, Guided workouts, Multiple movement sports, Technique explanations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThenicsFlow Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ThenicsFlow Pro | $44.99 | per year |
| Thenics Flow Pro | $149.99 | one-time |
| Thenics Flow Pro | $179.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Calisthenics free?

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

### Is Thenics Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Calisthenics or Thenics Flow?

Simple Calisthenics is rated higher. Simple Calisthenics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Thenics Flow averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple Calisthenics or Thenics Flow have ads?

Neither Simple Calisthenics nor Thenics Flow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Calisthenics or Thenics Flow?

Simple Calisthenics ships an update every 5 days, and Thenics Flow every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Calisthenics was updated on October 27, 2026 and Thenics Flow 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.*