Which app should you pick?
It depends on whether you want to be coached or to log your own training. For coach-led calisthenics programs, Thenx and Cali Move are the most structured, and also the most expensive. Calisteniapp has the biggest free library of calisthenics routines. Hevy and Strong are the best-known logs for gym training. Calitracker is a log built for calisthenics: holds, band levels, added weight and skill progressions.
| If you | Pick |
|---|---|
| You want a coach to tell you what to do each day | Thenx or Cali Move |
| You want free calisthenics routines to follow | Calisteniapp |
| You mostly lift weights and want a big community | Hevy |
| You want the simplest possible gym log | Strong |
| You run your own calisthenics training and want to track skills, holds and weighted calisthenics | Calitracker |
Price and free plan side by side
| App | Free plan | Paid plan from | Apple Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calitracker | Logging and community, no ads. Up to 4 saved routines; full history is Premium. | $4.99/month, $28.99/year, $114.99 lifetime | Yes |
| Calisteniapp | 500+ routines with unlimited sessions. Programs, challenges and advanced metrics are Pro. | $9.49/month, $66.99/year | Yes |
| Thenx | Free to download. The listing does not say what is free. | $9.99/month, $89.99/year | Not listed |
| Cali Move | A paid subscription is required for all features and content. | $19.99/month (one workout a day), $119.99/year | Not listed |
| Hevy | Logging, no ads. Up to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises. | $2.99/month, $23.99/year, $74.99 lifetime | Yes |
| Strong | Unlimited saved workouts. Up to 3 custom routines. | $4.99/month, $29.99/year | Yes |
Each app in short
Calitracker Our app
- Good at
- Built around calisthenics logging. Sets can record reps, hold times, added weight or resistance band levels, and the last session shows next to each set. Step-by-step progressions cover the pull-up, muscle-up, front and back lever, planche, dragon flag, one-arm pull-up and handstand. 700+ exercises, a community feed, Apple Watch and Apple Health, and an Android version. No ads on the free plan.
- Falls short
- A young app with far fewer ratings than the others here, so there is less outside evidence to judge it by. It does not plan your training for you: apart from the Handstand Fundamentals program in Premium, the progressions are steps and targets, not coached video courses. The free plan stops at 4 saved routines and limits history, and the monthly Premium price is higher than Hevy's.
Calisteniapp Free routines
- Good at
- The most generous free plan for following calisthenics routines: 500+ of them with unlimited sessions. It also has a routine builder with supersets, weight logging in kg or lb, estimated 1RM, Apple Watch and a social wall. Available in six languages.
- Falls short
- Programs, challenges and advanced metrics need Pro, which costs about twice Calitracker's monthly price. Some App Store reviewers say you cannot log a workout on a past date.
Thenx Coached programs
- Good at
- Expert-led programs, skill tutorials for moves like the muscle-up and planche, and daily personalised workouts. 4.8 stars from about 12,000 US ratings and an active community with live events.
- Falls short
- One of the more expensive options, with monthly plans up to $19.99. The listing does not say what you can use without paying, and no Apple Watch app is listed. It is built for following its programs rather than logging your own.
Cali Move Structured programs
- Good at
- Structured programs for strength, mobility and control from beginner to advanced, with a suggested starting level. You can export your logs and training data.
- Falls short
- A paid subscription is needed for everything, and it is the most expensive here: the Basic plan at $19.99 a month allows one completed workout a day, and Pro is $29.99 a month. No community features are described.
Hevy Gym logging
- Good at
- Cheap Pro plan, a large and active community, and a polished log with Apple Watch support. It handles bodyweight, weighted, assisted and timed exercises, and pull-ups count your logged bodyweight.
- Falls short
- It is built for gym training. There are no skill progressions, timed holds only record your best time, and assisted exercises have no weight-based records. The free plan stops at 4 routines and 7 custom exercises.
Strong Simple gym log
- Good at
- A simple, fast log with assisted bodyweight and duration exercise types, Apple Watch support and over 100,000 US ratings.
- Falls short
- The free plan stops at 3 custom routines, the listing describes sharing but no community feed, and nothing in it is specific to calisthenics.
Try Calitracker
Free, with no ads. Log reps, holds, band levels and added weight, and follow skill progressions step by step.
Free · No ads · iOS and Android
How we compared
- We read each app's US App Store listing and, where it had one, its own website, on 28 October 2026. Prices are the lowest option the listing shows.
- We did not run every app for months, so we have not judged things like bugs or how well programs work. Store reviews are mentioned only where several pointed the same way.
- We make Calitracker and wrote its section from what the app does today, including its limits.
- Spotted something out of date? Write to info@calisthenicstracker.com and we will fix it.
Common questions
Is there a free calisthenics app?
Yes. Calisteniapp has the most free calisthenics routines to follow. Calitracker is free for logging your own calisthenics workouts, with no ads. Hevy and Strong have free plans too, but they are built for gym training.
What is the best calisthenics app for beginners?
If you want to be told what to do, a program app such as Calisteniapp, Thenx or Cali Move. If you already follow a routine, such as the r/bodyweightfitness Recommended Routine, a log like Calitracker is enough.
Can I use Hevy or Strong for calisthenics?
For basic bodyweight exercises, yes. Both log reps and timed holds. Neither has skill progressions or tracks resistance band levels.
Which calisthenics app has skill progressions?
Calitracker, Calisteniapp, Thenx and Cali Move all teach skills step by step. Hevy and Strong do not.
Sources
- Calitracker on the App Store. apps.apple.com.
- Calisteniapp on the App Store. apps.apple.com.
- Thenx on the App Store. apps.apple.com.
- Cali Move Workouts on the App Store. apps.apple.com.
- Hevy on the App Store. apps.apple.com.
- Hevy free plan routine limit. hevyapp.com.
- Hevy free plan custom exercise limit and exercise types. hevyapp.com.
- Strong on the App Store. apps.apple.com.
Prices and plan limits were checked on 28 October 2026 on the US App Store and the developers' own websites. They change often, so check the store before you buy.