Hybrid Calisthenics vs SETWAVES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hybrid Calisthenics
This app offers guided home workouts for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced. It simplifies getting fit by providing clear instructions on exercises, reps, rest, and progression. Build strength, mobility, and muscle with equipment-free routines and a comprehensive movement library.
- Guided home workouts
- Adjustable to fitness level
- Strength and mobility building
- Equipment-free exercises
- Full-body training
- Movement library
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This is the official Hybrid Calisthenics app built for home workouts. It’s designed to make getting fit at home simple. Whether you're brand new or just returning to exercise, it guides you through exactly what to do: what exercises to start with, how many reps to complete, when to rest, and when you're ready to progress. It’s adjustable to your fitness level so you can get started on your daily and weekly workouts today! You just focus on the exercises and log your reps—the app calculates everything else. - Home workouts designed for real results. - Helps build strength, increase mobility, and build muscle—most exercises require no equipment! - Progress from beginner calisthenics to advanced movements naturally. - Covers full-body training: chest, arms, back, legs, core, and more. There's also a Movement Library included, in case you want to explore or quickly reference specific exercises. Terms of Service: https://www.hybridcalisthenics.com/app-toc
SETWAVES
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Stop overthinking your workouts. Get in, get out. SETWAVES generates superset-based workouts designed how you like them in seconds. No complicated programs. No endless scrolling. Just tap, get your workout, and go.Break out of gym-boredom, routine ruts, and wasted time. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO ALREADY KNOW HOW TO EXERCISE This isn't a beginner-friendly app with form tutorials and hand-holding. SETWAVES is for people with exercise experience who understand the movements but hate spending mental energy planning their sessions. WHY SUPERSETS? Supersets pair two exercises back-to-back, cutting your workout time while maximizing results. SET WAVES intelligently pairs antagonist muscle groups (push/pull, quads/hamstrings) so you train efficiently without sacrificing intensity. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell us your goal, equipment, and time 2. Tap "Generate" 3. Get a complete workout with warmup, supersets, and cooldown 4. Don't like something? Regenerate instantly or swap exercises on the fly SMART WORKOUT GENERATION - Workouts adapt to YOUR goals: strength, hypertrophy, endurance, or fat loss - Filter by equipment: full gym, home gym, minimal, or bodyweight only - Sessions from 20-60 minutes - Automatic variety — the app tracks recent workouts to keep things fresh - Antagonist superset pairing for maximum efficiency - Set movements as favorites for the algorithm to prioritize - Set movements to avoid (injuries, preferences, etc.) so they aren't included WHAT'S INCLUDED - Unlimited workout generation - 70+ exercise library - Full customization (goals, equipment, duration, focus areas) - Regenerate as many times as you want ALSO INCLUDED - Swap individual exercises or entire supersets - Full workout history - Log weights and reps to track progress (or don't) - Weekly planner with quick workout generation - Body metrics tracking WORKS WITH YOUR SCHEDULE Whether you have 20 minutes or a full hour, SETWAVES builds the right workout to your liking. Morning sessions, lunch lifts, or evening grinds — generate what you need, when you need it, and get on with your life. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No accounts. No internet. No cloud sync. No tracking. Just you and your workouts. --- Stop overthinking it. Download SET WAVES and get your first workout in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SETWAVES at none against Hybrid Calisthenics's 10. SETWAVES also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hybrid Calisthenics sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SETWAVES asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hybrid Calisthenics | SETWAVES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hybrid Calisthenics LLC | Ethan Orenstein |
Bugs and requests
Hybrid Calisthenics
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and authentication issues
- Incomplete or inaccurate workout logging
- Freezing and crashing during use
- Inability to edit or delete recorded sets
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize workout schedule and exercises
- Option to view past workouts and progress
- In-app music playback without interruptions
- Paid ad-free version
- Improved user interface and navigation
SETWAVES
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hybrid Calisthenics
- Premium Supporter Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
- Premium Supporter Quarterly$25.003 Months
- Premium Supporter Annually1 Year trial2 variants$75.001 Year
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- Premium Supporter Annually$75.001 Year
- Premium Supporter Annually7 Days trial$75.001 Year
- Premium Supporter Annually7 Days trial$89.001 Year
- Premium Supporter Annually7 Days trial$99.001 Year
- Premium Supporter Annually7 Days trial$99.991 Year
SETWAVES
No in-app purchases









