Comparison

Workout vs CustomBars Calisthenics

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

Head to head
About

Workout

This app simplifies interval training by integrating with your music library. It automatically mutes music during rest periods, allowing you to focus on your workout rhythm. You can also use optional beep signals to guide your intervals.

Highlights
  • Interval training with music
  • Automatic music muting during rest
  • Optional beep signals for intervals
  • Customizable work and rest durations
  • Create and save custom workouts
  • Music transition options
Features
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"Workout" makes interval training a breeze. Play your favorite music — including streamed Apple Music tracks — while running timed intervals. Music automatically mutes during rest periods, so you can focus entirely on your workout rhythm. IDEAL FOR: * Interval training * Circuit training * Any type of timed workout HOW IT WORKS 1. Select the songs you want from your Apple Music library. 2. Choose a workout with work and rest durations. 3. Tap play — and go! You can even run workouts without music — the optional beep signals will still guide you through the intervals. SETTINGS (found in iPhone Settings): * Beep sound – play short beeps at each interval change. * Song transitions – choose how music flows between songs: – Off – Skip to next when 6 seconds remain – Crossfade (smoothly blends songs together) IN-APP OPTIONS: * Mute button – instantly silence the music during your workout. * Pause workout – fully pauses both the workout and the music. Tap again to continue. * Create and save your own custom workouts.

About

CustomBars Calisthenics

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Trainiere überall mit deinem persönlichen Calisthenics-Trainingsplan. Finde Parks in deiner Nähe und werde Teil der CustomBars Community! CustomBars ist deine All-in-One App für Calisthenics und Street Workout. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – wir begleiten dich auf deinem Weg zu mehr Kraft und Fitness mit dem eigenen Körpergewicht. FEATURES: ▸ PERSÖNLICHER TRAININGSPLAN Erhalte einen auf dein Fitnesslevel abgestimmten Trainingsplan. Vom Beginner bis zum Pro – wir haben den passenden Plan für dich. ▸ ÜBUNGSBIBLIOTHEK Detaillierte Anleitungen für alle Übungen: Klimmzüge, Liegestütze, Dips, Muscle-ups und viele mehr. Lerne die richtige Technik für maximale Ergebnisse. ▸ PARK FINDER Finde Calisthenics-Parks und Outdoor-Fitness-Anlagen in deiner Nähe. Trainiere draußen an der frischen Luft. ▸ TIMER & STOPPUHR Integrierter Timer für dein Training – mit EMOM-Funktion (Every Minute On the Minute) für intensive Workouts. ▸ REKORDE TRACKEN Verfolge deine Fortschritte und setze neue persönliche Bestleistungen. ▸ COMMUNITY Bleib über Instagram mit der CustomBars Community verbunden und lass dich von anderen Athleten inspirieren. --- CustomBars – Werde stärker. Überall. Jederzeit.

Screenshots

Workout4 screens
CustomBars Calisthenics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CustomBars Calisthenics at Free against Workout's $1.99. CustomBars Calisthenics also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 18 months). Workout's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CustomBars Calisthenics is free to download; Workout costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout ships an update every 18 months, CustomBars Calisthenics every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Workout versus CustomBars Calisthenics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkoutCustomBars Calisthenics
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppsFab ASCustomBars GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Workout

No in-app purchases

None

CustomBars Calisthenics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Workout free?
Workout costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CustomBars Calisthenics free?
CustomBars Calisthenics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Workout or CustomBars Calisthenics have ads?
Neither Workout nor CustomBars Calisthenics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout or CustomBars Calisthenics?
Workout ships an update every 18 months, and CustomBars Calisthenics every 10 days. Most recently, Workout was updated on October 22, 2026 and CustomBars Calisthenics on October 13, 2026.

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