# Calisthenics Challenge Trainer vs CALXTHENICS

The clearest difference is rating: CALXTHENICS at 3.8 against Calisthenics Challenge Trainer's 3.0. CALXTHENICS also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (97 vs 2). Calisthenics Challenge Trainer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 38%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calisthenics Challenge Trainer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CALXTHENICS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CALXTHENICS holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CALXTHENICS has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Calisthenics Challenge Trainer's written reviews are positive against 38% of CALXTHENICS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Calisthenics Challenge Trainer ships an update every 7 months, CALXTHENICS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calisthenics Challenge Trainer | CALXTHENICS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calisthenics-challenge-trainer/id892206252/reviews) | **[3.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 38.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gabriel Lupu](https://appshunter.io/developer/879865900) | [Adam Frater](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627123156) |

## What reviewers say

### Calisthenics Challenge Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calisthenics-challenge-trainer/id892206252)

This app offers bodyweight workouts designed by a fitness coach to improve fitness and health. It provides structured routines, custom workout creation, and detailed progress tracking to help users achieve their fitness goals at home or anywhere.

**Highlights:** Personalized free workouts, 75+ predefined workout routines, 150+ different exercises, Create custom workouts, Detailed progress tracking, Offline workout saving, BMI calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calisthenics Challenge 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Calisthenics Challenge 6 Month | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Calisthenics Challenge 12 Mont | $15.99 | per year |
| Create Unlimited Custom Routines | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy History Progress Feature | $0.99 | one-time |
| Body Tracker Feature | $0.99 | one-time |
| 44 Medium Workouts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Hard Routines | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $3.99 | one-time |


### CALXTHENICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calxthenics/id1627123154)

Access calisthenics programs from elite athletes and trainers. Improve body control, strength, and metabolism with bodyweight workouts. Achieve functional fitness and holistic health benefits.

**Highlights:** Programs from top calisthenics athletes, Bodyweight workout routines, Strength and power development, Metabolism and mobility improvement, Nutritional guidance, Progress tracking, Offline sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CALXTHENICS Full Access | $14.99 | per month |
| One Time Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| Frater Fit Diet | $20.00 | one-time |
| Project Shred Part II | $25.00 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |
| Project Shred | $64.99 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $64.99 | one-time |
| One Time Subscription | $72.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Great results and progress
- 👍 Easy to follow program
- 💡 Good content and holistic approach
- 💯 Attainable workouts for any level
- 🏋️‍♀️ Effective for building strength and stamina

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and unstable
- ❌ Login issues and errors
- 💸 Payment and subscription problems
- 🚫 Poor customer support
- 🗑️ Outdated and unengaging app feel

**Reported bugs**

- Login does not work
- Password reset does not work
- App crashes frequently
- Videos often don't work or glitch
- Workout programs disappear

**Requested features**

- Update the app to be more modern and engaging
- Improve app stability and fix bugs
- Ensure login and password reset functions work correctly
- Provide better customer support with faster response times
- Make workout videos stream more efficiently


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calisthenics Challenge Trainer free?

Calisthenics Challenge Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CALXTHENICS free?

CALXTHENICS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calisthenics Challenge Trainer or CALXTHENICS?

CALXTHENICS is rated higher. Calisthenics Challenge Trainer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CALXTHENICS averages 3.8 from 97 ratings.

### Do Calisthenics Challenge Trainer or CALXTHENICS have ads?

CALXTHENICS shows ads; Calisthenics Challenge Trainer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calisthenics Challenge Trainer or CALXTHENICS?

Calisthenics Challenge Trainer ships an update every 7 months, and CALXTHENICS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Calisthenics Challenge Trainer was updated on November 1, 2026 and CALXTHENICS on November 3, 2026.

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