Comparison

BaseBlocks+ vs Andry Strong Universe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Andry Strong Universe

This calisthenics training app helps users build strength, master skills, and improve body control with structured routines and video guidance. It offers habit tracking, community support, and progress monitoring tools to foster consistency and long-term discipline.

Highlights
  • Structured full-body workouts
  • Skill training progressions
  • Follow-along video sessions
  • Community and accountability
  • Exercise demonstrations
  • Habit tracking
  • Progress tracking tools
Features
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STRONG UNIVERSE – Unlock Your Full Potential Strong Universe is your all-in-one calisthenics training app designed to help you build strength, master skills, improve body control, and stay consistent through habit tracking, video guidance, and a strong supportive community. Whether you're just starting your journey or training at an advanced level, the app provides structured routines that fit your lifestyle and adapt to your goals. Key Features: • Full Body Workouts Structured training plans designed to build strength, improve control, and support your long-term progress toward a better physique and skill mastery. • Skill Training Progressions Step-by-step progressions tailored to your level to build control and unlock skills such as handstand, planche, muscle-up, and more. • Follow-Along Video Sessions Guided routines for flexibility, mobility, core strength, and coordination. Simply press play and follow Andry Strong’s voice and movement. • Community & Accountability Join a supportive network of like-minded individuals. Share your journey, receive motivation from Andry Strong, and get feedback on your workouts. • Exercise Demonstrations & Form Cues Every exercise includes a breakdown video to help you learn proper technique and train safely — no more guessing or confusion. • Habit Tracking Track daily habits like sleep, hydration, and training to stay consistent and build long-term discipline and health. • Progress Tracking Tools Log workouts, track your progress, upload transformation photos, and keep notes to stay organized and motivated. • Task Reminders & Scheduling Stay on track with workout reminders, habit prompts, and scheduled tasks to maintain consistency. Why Choose a Strong Universe? • Programs tailored for all fitness levels • Based on the proven Strong Method: build strength, learn skills, and improve your physique • A private community built around motivation and accountability • Testing days every 4 weeks to measure your improvement Apple Health Integration Sync with the Health app to automatically update your workout data and track your progress. Subscription Information This app offers auto-renewable subscriptions. For more information, please refer to: • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://andrystrong.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

BaseBlocks+4 screens
Andry Strong Universe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Andry Strong Universe at free against BaseBlocks+'s free with in-app purchases. Andry Strong Universe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). BaseBlocks+'s advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BaseBlocks+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month and Andry Strong Universe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BaseBlocks+ against 5.0 for Andry Strong Universe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BaseBlocks+ has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BaseBlocks+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Andry Strong Universe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BaseBlocks+ versus Andry Strong Universe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseBlocks+Andry Strong Universe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (81 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB391 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developertrybe, Inc.A Strong L.L.C-FZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BaseBlocks+

Subscriptions2
  • BaseBlocks+ Monthly$19.001 Month
  • BaseBlocks+ Annual$99.001 Year
1 purchases

Andry Strong Universe

One-time1
  • Premium Package$5.99

Questions

Is BaseBlocks+ free?
BaseBlocks+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Andry Strong Universe free?
Andry Strong Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BaseBlocks+ or Andry Strong Universe?
Andry Strong Universe is rated higher. BaseBlocks+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Andry Strong Universe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BaseBlocks+ or Andry Strong Universe have ads?
Neither BaseBlocks+ nor Andry Strong Universe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BaseBlocks+ or Andry Strong Universe?
BaseBlocks+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Andry Strong Universe every 3 weeks. Most recently, BaseBlocks+ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Andry Strong Universe on October 7, 2026.

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