Comparison

Calisthenics Pro vs Formavo

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

Head to head
About

Calisthenics Pro

Features
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"Can I actually reach a muscle-up on my own?" โ€” No gym. No equipment. Just structured skill progressions that take you from zero to muscle-up, step by step. Dead Hang โ†’ Pull-up โ†’ Muscle-up. Wall Push-up โ†’ Push-up โ†’ Handstand Push-up. Squat โ†’ Pistol Squat. Every skill has a clear roadmap. You always know exactly what to do next. [What Changes When You Train with Progressions] โ€ข "What do I do today?" stops being a question โ€ข You hit clear milestones every week โ€” not just a vague feeling of progress โ€ข You build real strength without stepping into a gym โ€ข 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?" โ€” 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 โ€” there's no guesswork about where to begin. "What if I'm doing the movement wrong and injure myself?" โ€” 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?" โ€” Bodyweight is gravity. A pull-up loads your back, arms, and core with your full bodyweight โ€” 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?" โ€” 7-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 - 7-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 โ€” your first skill progression starts today. [From the Health & Fitness Series โ€” Related Apps] - Fastivo โ€“ Fasting Timer: 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 - Body Break Timer โ€“ Move & Rest: Reminders You Won't Turn Off - Sleep Log AI โ€“ AI Sleep Coach: Wake up refreshed every day Search for these apps by name on the App Store.

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Formavo

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Most fitness apps assume you work nine to five. Formavo does not. Set your rota a week at a time, days, nights, or off, and Formavo plans your training around it. No more missed sessions because your shift moved. Built for beginners Every exercise comes with plain English instructions and a photo, so you know exactly what to look for in the gym. Calisthenics starts at your level and steps up only when you are ready, from knee press ups to full press ups, one rung at a time. Log food in seconds Snap a photo of your meal and Formavo estimates the calories and protein. Add up to four photos of the same item, for example the front and the nutrition label, for a more accurate result. You can edit everything before saving. Track what matters Calories and protein against your daily targets. Weight once a week, because daily weighing tells you very little. Sleep, so you can see how nights affect you. Everything lands in one diary you can look back on. No gym needed The calisthenics programme runs anywhere, at home, in a break room, on a night shift. No equipment, no excuses. Formavo is made by seyiHQ in Derby, England.

Screenshots

Calisthenics Pro4 screens
Formavo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Formavo at none against Calisthenics Pro's 3. Formavo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Calisthenics Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Formavo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Calisthenics Pro versus Formavo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalisthenics ProFormavo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size81 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTomohito KiiseyiHQ

In-app purchases

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
None

Formavo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calisthenics Pro free?
Calisthenics Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formavo free?
Formavo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calisthenics Pro or Formavo have ads?
Calisthenics Pro shows ads; Formavo does not.

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