Comparison

Calistic Aces vs Ryze AI

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

Head to head
About

Calistic Aces

Transform a standard deck of cards into a full-body workout. Draw cards to determine reps for various exercises. Offers multiple game modes and competitive multiplayer options, with full functionality available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Card-based exercise routines
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Random, Freestyle)
  • Player vs. Player modes (Split Screen, Live, Async)
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Global leaderboards and challenges
  • Workout history and stats
Features
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Calistic turns a 52-card deck into your entire workout. Draw a card, check the value, do the reps. No gym required, no equipment needed — just you and the deck. HOW IT WORKS Every card has a value: Ace = 1 rep, number cards = face value, Jack = 11, Queen = 12, King = 13. Draw a card, do the reps, draw again. Complete all 52 cards to finish the deck and earn your stats. GAME MODES • Classic — Pick your exercise, draw cards, do the reps. You control the workout, the deck controls the intensity. • Random — The app picks a different exercise every draw. Push-Ups one card, Squats the next. You never know what's coming. • Freestyle — No timer, no leaderboard, no pressure. Mix exercises however you want. PLAYER VS PLAYER • Split Screen — Two players, one phone. Race to clear the deck side by side. • Live Head-to-Head — Create a room, share the code, race your opponent in real time from anywhere in the world. • Async Challenge — Post your time and challenge anyone to beat it within 24 hours. • Public Rooms — Browse open matches and jump in instantly. EXERCISES Push-Ups, Pull-Ups, Sit-Ups, Muscle-Ups, Squats, and Dips — with more coming soon. APPLE WATCH Full workouts on your wrist. Draw cards, track reps, feel haptic feedback on every draw, and get motivational messages throughout your session. Stats sync automatically with your iPhone. FEATURES • Real-time worldwide leaderboard ranked by reps, decks, streak, and speed • Speed rankings filtered by exercise and deck level (quarter, half, three-quarter, full) • 52 rotating weekly challenges — a new one every Monday • Branded share cards for Instagram, iMessage, and social media • Workout history with detailed session stats • Country flag selection displayed on the leaderboard • Sign in with Apple and email/password authentication • Smart recommendations based on your workout history CALISTIC PRO Unlock the full experience with Calistic Pro: • All game modes (Classic, Random, Freestyle) • All 6 exercises • Online PvP (Live Head-to-Head, Async Challenges, Public Rooms) • Worldwide leaderboard access • Full workout history • Weekly challenges Free users can play Classic Mode with Push-Ups and Pull-Ups, plus local Split Screen PvP. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING • Monthly: $3.99/month • Yearly: $24.99/year (save 48%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: Available in the app under Profile > Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy: https://calisticapp.com/#privacy

About

Ryze AI

This AI-powered app analyzes your physique, provides personalized workout plans based on your goals and scan results, and helps you track your progress over time. Log your workouts, build streaks, and watch your physique score improve.

Highlights
  • AI physique scanning and rating
  • Personalized workout plans
  • Progress tracking
  • Workout logging
  • Streak building
  • XP earning and ranking
Features
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What would AI say about your body? Ryze AI gives you an honest, objective AI powered rating of your physique across 8 muscle groups. No filters. No flattery. Just the truth about where you are and exactly what to do to get where you want to be. SCAN YOUR PHYSIQUE Take a photo and get rated instantly. Overall score, potential score, body fat estimate, and individual muscle group breakdowns for shoulders, chest, arms, abs, upper back, lower back, V-taper, and symmetry. The most detailed AI physique assessment available on any app. TRACK YOUR CALORIES Take a photo of your food and get instant AI calorie and macro estimates. Adjust manually if needed. Track your daily nutrition and see how it impacts your physique over time. PUSH UP CHALLENGE Do push ups and earn bonus XP toward your rank. The more consistent you are the faster you climb. Share your count and challenge friends to beat it. TRAIN YOUR WEAKNESSES Ryze AI builds your workout plan around your scan results. Your lowest scoring muscle groups become your highest priority. Choose from Full Gym, Bodyweight, or Dumbbells Only depending on where you train. WATCH AND LEARN Every exercise comes with a short video demonstration showing correct form and exactly which muscles are working. No guesswork. TRACK YOUR TRANSFORMATION Rescan every 4 weeks and watch your scores rise. Side by side before and after comparisons show you exactly how far you have come. LEVEL UP EVERY DAY Earn XP for every scan, every workout, every push up challenge, and every streak milestone. Climb from Rookie to Legend through five ranks. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Whether you are just starting out or already training seriously, Ryze AI meets you where you are. Train at the gym, at home with dumbbells, or anywhere with just your bodyweight. Start today. Unlock unlimited scans, calorie tracking, push up challenges, personalised workout plans, video demos, progress tracking, and the full gamification system with a Ryze AI subscription. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED: Ryze AI requires a subscription to access all features. Subscription options and pricing are displayed in the app. PREMIUM FEATURES REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. Weekly, 3 month, and annual plans available. Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://studyrot.app/ryze_privacy Terms of Use: https://studyrot.app/ryze_terms Your body has a score. Time to find out and improve it.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calistic Aces at freemium against Ryze AI's subscription. Calistic Aces also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ryze AI's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Calistic Aces sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Ryze AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calistic Aces holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ryze AI has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calistic Aces ships an update every 10 days, Ryze AI every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Calistic Aces versus Ryze AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalistic AcesRyze AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings286 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB397 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAARON V MINUTOLOKazeem Okunnu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calistic Aces

Subscriptions2
  • Calistic Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Calistic Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
5 purchases

Ryze AI

Subscriptions5
  • Ryze Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Ryze Pro Abandon Discount$24.991 Year
  • Ryze Pro 3 Months$24.993 Months
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  • Ryze Pro Yearly Discount$29.991 Year
  • Ryze Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Calistic Aces free?
Calistic Aces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ryze AI free?
Ryze AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calistic Aces or Ryze AI?
Calistic Aces is rated higher. Calistic Aces averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ryze AI averages 4.8 from 86 ratings.
Do Calistic Aces or Ryze AI have ads?
Neither Calistic Aces nor Ryze AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calistic Aces or Ryze AI?
Calistic Aces ships an update every 10 days, and Ryze AI every 11 days. Most recently, Calistic Aces was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ryze AI on October 24, 2026.

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