Comparison

Random Workout vs Calisthenics Pro

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

Head to head
About

Random Workout

Features
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You know you should work out. You just hate thinking about it. Same exercises. Same order. Same boredom. No wonder it's hard to stay consistent. Random Workout fixes this. Tell the app how much time you have—10 minutes or an hour—and it generates a unique workout from your personal exercise library. No two sessions are the same. No planning required. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY Add your favourite exercises with custom durations, intensity levels, and muscle group tags. Start with 24 built-in exercises or create your own from scratch. The more you add, the more variety you get. FIT IT TO YOUR LIFE Got 15 minutes before a meeting? Perfect. Want to target upper body today? Filter by muscle group. Need apartment-friendly exercises? Tag them "quiet" and filter when neighbours are home. STAY BALANCED (WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT IT) Randomness naturally covers your bases over time. Every muscle group gets attention. Every exercise in your library gets its turn. You just show up. FEATURES • Time-first design—pick your minutes, get a workout that fits • Filter by muscle group, exercise type, or custom tags • Preview before you start, shuffle if you want • Built-in timer with audio cues • Workout history tracking • Share your library with friends or import theirs • Browse workout libraries at randomworkout.com and easily import the ones you want FREE VS PRO Free includes everything you need: full workout timer, up to 100 exercises, import/export. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase) for: • Unlimited exercises • Background mode—timer keeps running while you use other apps and the audio tones let you know when to change exercise • Pop-up alerts—watch a video, browse the web, whatever. The app tells you what's next so you can actually use your phone during workouts --- No subscriptions. No ads. No planning. Just hit start and move.

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Calisthenics Pro

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"Can I actually reach a muscle-up on my own?" — No gym. No equipment. Just structured skill progressions that take you from zero to muscle-up, step by step. Dead Hang → Pull-up → Muscle-up. Wall Push-up → Push-up → Handstand Push-up. Squat → Pistol Squat. Every skill has a clear roadmap. You always know exactly what to do next. [What Changes When You Train with Progressions] • "What do I do today?" stops being a question • You hit clear milestones every week — not just a vague feeling of progress • You build real strength without stepping into a gym • One skill unlocks the next. The path is always visible [Structured Skill Progressions] - 5 categories, beginner to advanced - Pull: Dead Hang > Negative Pull-up > Pull-up > Archer Pull-up > Muscle-up - Push: Wall Push-up > Incline Push-up > Push-up > Diamond > Handstand Push-up - Core: Hollow Body > L-sit > V-sit > Dragon Flag - Leg: Squat > Bulgarian Split > Pistol Squat - Skill: Planche Lean > Tuck Planche > Front Lever - Weekly Program: auto-generated training plan based on your current level - Workout Execution: countdown timer, video guides, and rest timers - Form Check: record and review in 0.25x/0.5x slow motion to self-correct (Premium) - Body Map: visual heat map showing which muscles you've trained - Progress Charts: track improvement per skill over time - Smart Notifications: daily reminders and weekly program alerts "I've never done calisthenics before. Where do I actually start?" — Start at the beginning of the Pull category: dead hang. Hold for 20 seconds. That's your first session. Calisthenics Pro builds a weekly program from your current level — there's no guesswork about where to begin. People say things like: "3 months ago I couldn't do a single pull-up. Now I'm working on muscle-ups." "The progression system is perfect — always the right challenge, never too easy or too hard." "I've cancelled 3 gym memberships. Haven't cancelled this app." "What if I'm doing the movement wrong and injure myself?" — The Form Check feature (Premium) lets you record your set and watch it back in 0.25x slow motion. You'll see exactly what your body is doing before bad habits become injuries. "Does bodyweight training actually build muscle, or is this just fitness?" — Bodyweight is gravity. A pull-up loads your back, arms, and core with your full bodyweight — no machine required. The athletes you see on parallel bars built that physique with calisthenics alone. The load is real. The progressions make it work. "Do I need to pay?" — 14-day free trial included. Try everything, then decide. See in-app for pricing. [Premium - Calisthenics Pro+] Unlock Form Check with slow-motion video review and all premium features. - Weekly, monthly, and annual plans available - 14-day free trial included Subscription automatically renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period end. Payment charged to Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://calisthenics-pro-prod.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://calisthenics-pro-prod.web.app/terms.html Download now — your first skill progression starts today. [From the Health & Fitness Series — Related Apps] - FastWise (Intermittent Fasting): Combine fasting with calisthenics to accelerate body transformation - Habit Champion (Habit Tracker): Build the daily training streak that keeps you consistent Search each app name on the App Store. You might also like - FastWise – Fasting Timer: No Willpower. Just Structure. - Body Break Timer – Move & Rest: Reminders You Won't Turn Off - Sleep Log AI – AI Sleep Coach: Wake up refreshed every day Search for these apps by name on the App Store.

Screenshots

Random Workout4 screens
Calisthenics Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Random Workout at none against Calisthenics Pro's shown. Random Workout also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Calisthenics Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Random Workout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calisthenics Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Workout ships an update every 5 days, Calisthenics Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Random Workout versus Calisthenics Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom WorkoutCalisthenics Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWILLIAM BENJAMIN BURRARD-LUCASTomohito Kii

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Random Workout

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade (One-time purchase)$4.99
3 purchases

Calisthenics Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Calisthenics Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual - Calisthenics Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Random Workout free?
Random Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calisthenics Pro free?
Calisthenics Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Random Workout or Calisthenics Pro have ads?
Calisthenics Pro shows ads; Random Workout does not.
Which is updated more often, Random Workout or Calisthenics Pro?
Random Workout ships an update every 5 days, and Calisthenics Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Random Workout was updated on September 13, 2026 and Calisthenics Pro on September 5, 2026.

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