BaseBlocks+ vs Strength Side App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BaseBlocks+
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.
- 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
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Move stronger with BaseBlocks+. Choose from 50+ calisthenics and mobility programs based on your training goal. START AT ANY STRENGTH LEVEL We have programs catered to absolute beginners and advanced athletes. Looking to get your first unassisted chin-up or dip? We have a six-part series designed just for you. If you’ve got the basics and want to unlock the planche or front lever, we’ve got you covered with tiered general and skill-specific programs. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS All of our programs have baseline and progress tests. These include a combination of general strength measures (push, pull, and lower body) to track long-term trends, as well as specific tests relevant to each program’s unique goals. Upon completing a program, compare your results to see how much you have improved. BULLETPROOF YOUR BODY Whether you want to be able to do the splits like Jean-Claude Van Damme or just improve general flexibility, we’ve got you covered with our mobility programs. Do you have a specific joint that bothers you or that you want to make more resilient? Check out the Prehab Programs for each major joint. EVERY CALISTHENICS SKILL We have a tiered series of programs for each calisthenics skill. Whether you are trying to hit your first muscle-up or increase the duration of your planche hold, there’s a program for you. Not sure of which skill to focus on but want to build strength globally? Check out general calisthenics routines. MASTER YOUR BODY Our video tutorials are specific to your training level. Are you an absolute beginner? We cover key details relevant to you and skip the noise. Are you more advanced? We cover the finer details but won’t bore you with what you already know. By using the app you agree to our Terms of Use: https://trybe.do/terms
Strength Side App
This app offers specialized training programs focused on strength, movement, and mobility. It provides users with tools and guidance to enhance their physical capabilities.
- Strength training programs
- Movement training
- Mobility exercises
- Personalized guidance
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Experience the best in strength, movement, and mobility training with the Strength Side app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BaseBlocks+ at 82% against Strength Side App's 20%. BaseBlocks+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (81 vs 9). Strength Side App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, 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. BaseBlocks+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Strength Side App asks for nothing beyond the download.
BaseBlocks+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BaseBlocks+ has 81 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of BaseBlocks+'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Strength Side App's.
BaseBlocks+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Strength Side App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BaseBlocks+ | Strength Side App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (81 ratings) — better | 3.1 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | trybe, Inc. | Strength Side |
Customer experience
BaseBlocks+
Strength Side App
In-app purchases
BaseBlocks+
- BaseBlocks+ Monthly$19.001 Month
- BaseBlocks+ Annual$99.001 Year
Strength Side App
No in-app purchases
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