Comparison

MicroSets vs Calistx

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

Head to head
About

MicroSets

Features
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MicroSets helps you build a realistic bodyweight workout habit with short sets you can do throughout the day. Choose your reminder window, pick the exercises you want to track, and log quick sessions in seconds. MicroSets keeps the app simple: no account, no social feed, no complicated workout plan. Just helpful nudges, fast logging, and clear progress so you can stay consistent. Track push-ups, squats, jumping jacks, pull-ups, lunges, core work, and other rep-based bodyweight exercises. Create workout groups for different routines, review your history, and see how today's effort compares with your usual pace. Features: - Local workout reminders during your chosen time window - Fast rep logging for quick bodyweight sessions - Custom workout groups and exercise selection - Streak tracking and progress milestones - Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and rolling trend comparisons - Estimated calorie totals based on your workout entries - Weight entries to keep estimates more useful over time - Local-first storage with no required account - Simple data export and local reset controls MicroSets is made for people who want fitness to feel doable during a normal day. Open it, do a short set, log the reps, and keep moving. Calorie values are estimates for fitness tracking only. MicroSets is not medical advice.

About

Calistx

This app delivers personalized calisthenics programs built by your coach. Track workouts, log progress, and access skill tutorials. It also facilitates direct communication with your coach and includes nutrition logging.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily workout plans
  • Workout logging with rest timer
  • Progress and personal record tracking
  • Video submission for form review
  • Calisthenics skill breakdown library
  • Direct coach messaging
  • Nutrition and macro tracking
Features
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Calistx is the training app for Control Theory Calisthenics coaching clients. Your coach builds your program. Calistx puts it in your pocket — the exact workout for today, the sets and holds to hit, and one place to log every rep. TRAIN • Your coach's program, laid out day by day on your calendar • Log sets, reps and hold times as you go • A rest timer between sets so you're not watching the clock • Personal records and skill progress tracked as you train CHECK-INS • Upload form clips and skill videos for your coach to review • Log bodyweight, measurements and progress photos • Book your 1-on-1 call and read your weekly recap before you get on it THE VAULT • A full library of calisthenics skill breakdowns — planche, front lever, handstand, muscle-up and more • Step-by-step progressions, filmed and explained COMMUNITY • Channels to post wins, get form checks and ask training questions • Message your coach directly, any time NUTRITION • Log food and track calories and macros against your targets Calistx is for active coaching clients of Control Theory Calisthenics — you'll need an invite from your coach to create an account. Questions? Email 801calisthenics@gmail.com

Screenshots

MicroSets4 screens
Calistx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MicroSets at daily against Calistx's weekly. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroSets ships an update daily, Calistx weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MicroSets versus Calistx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroSetsCalistx
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDAVID MILES RABINOVICHHunter Stein

In-app purchases

None

MicroSets

No in-app purchases

None

Calistx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicroSets free?
MicroSets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calistx free?
Calistx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MicroSets or Calistx have ads?
Neither MicroSets nor Calistx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicroSets or Calistx?
MicroSets ships an update daily, and Calistx weekly. Most recently, MicroSets was updated on October 31, 2026 and Calistx on October 31, 2026.

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