# Simple Calisthenics vs NextSet

The clearest difference is monetization model: Simple Calisthenics at free with in-app purchases against NextSet's subscription. Simple Calisthenics also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). NextSet's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

NextSet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Calisthenics has 208 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of NextSet's.

Simple Calisthenics ships an update every 5 days, NextSet every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Calisthenics | NextSet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calisthenics/id1634986201/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextset-ai-workout-planner/id6764374061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 271 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jonas Wallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489145519) | [RavenForge Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895753891) |

## 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


### NextSet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextset-ai-workout-planner/id6764374061)

This AI-powered fitness app creates personalized strength training plans based on your goals, equipment, and schedule. It adapts as you progress and allows you to customize workouts by simply asking. Log your lifts easily and get intelligent feedback and tracking.

**Highlights:** AI-driven personalized workout plans, Adaptive training based on progress, Customizable exercises with reasoning, Conversational AI coach for questions, Frictionless workout logging, Automatic personal record detection, Sport-specific training adjustments

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Set Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Next Set Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Next Set Standard Annual | $83.90 | per year |
| Next Set Pro Annual | $107.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Calisthenics free?

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

### Is NextSet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Calisthenics or NextSet?

NextSet is rated higher. Simple Calisthenics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while NextSet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Calisthenics or NextSet have ads?

Neither Simple Calisthenics nor NextSet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Calisthenics or NextSet?

Simple Calisthenics ships an update every 5 days, and NextSet every 4 days. Most recently, Simple Calisthenics was updated on November 8, 2026 and NextSet on November 9, 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.*