Andy Toth
We’ve tested and handpicked the best calisthenics apps for both Apple and Android to help you achieve your fitness goals. Our selection criteria focused on the quality and variety of bodyweight exercises, clear instructions, personalized workout plans, user-friendly experience, and affordability. For more details about our selection methodology check the end of the article.
Since this is our first year performing these tests our list is far from being complete. We will be conducting more reviews on a rolling basis and updating this list accordingly. After trying a few apps we have found the following ones that met our expectations and feel confident to give them a shout-out by including them among the best calisthenics apps in no particular order:
- Simple Calisthenics
- Calistree
- Die Ringe
SIMPLE CALISTHENICS – Offers the Best Customization Options
Average Rating: 4.6
Annual Price: $59.99 or $44.99 25% OFF with promo code
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very detailed exercise instructions
- Well designed progression path for advanced calisthenics skills
- Granular customization options for workout plans
- Quick workout creation makes it easy to complement your existing workout plan
Cons
- Exercise library at times incomplete
- Updates could be more frequent
Bottom Line
Simple Calisthenics is a great option if
- You want the most customization options for your workouts. Besides the equipment and fitness goals you can also adjust the duration of your workouts, pick specific days of the week, select a workout split, add mobility focus and many more.
- You are looking for the most detailed exercise instructions. Simple Calisthenics went above and beyond to create a comprehensive explanation for each exercise.
- You are a more advanced calisthenics athlete wanting to focus on specific skills. Simple Calisthenics offers better instructions for more advanced calisthenics moves such as the planche and muscle up. The instructions also include a well-designed progression path for each skill.
- Using an app is just to complement your existing workout routine. You can just create a quick workout when you want inspiration or some change in your rutine. No need to worry about missing out on EXP points.
CALISTREE - Best Social Features and Gamification
Average Rating: 4.9
Annual Price: $44.99 or $35.99 20% OFF with promo code
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Advanced progress tracking
- Very capable free version with no ads.
- Well designed personalized journeys and skill trees
- Large exercise library with over 1300 exercises
- Frequent updates
- You can follow your friends' workouts
Cons
- No Apple Watch app
- Slightly complex user interface
Bottom Line
For more info about the app check out our full Calistree app review.
Calistree is for you if
- You want a super capable free calisthenics app with no ads. For the full experience or to support the developer (Louis) you can buy the annual membership now with a discount.
- You constantly struggle to motivate yourself – Calistree has probably the most advanced gamification features to keep you on track of your fitness journey
- You care about advanced progress tracking – Calistree developed a “Skill Tree System” that visualizes your progress and where you are at compared to your goals.
- If you want an app with the largest exercise library – currently over 1300 exercises.
- You want an app with a responsive developer and frequent updates.
DIE RINGE - Best for Skill-Based Progression Training
Average Rating: 4.7
Annual Price: €99.00 or €89.10 10% OFF with promo code
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Specialized for ring training: Perfect for mastering gymnastic skills.
- High-quality video tutorials: Clear, professional, and easy to follow.
- Personalized workout plans: Tailored to your goals and fitness level.
- Free gymnastic rings: Included with the one-year subscription.
- Great for home workouts: Minimal equipment needed for full sessions.
Cons
- High shipping costs: Over $50 to the U.S. and Canada.
- Repetitive routines: Long-term users may find plans less varied.
- Lack of manual adjustability of exercise progressions.
Bottom Line
If you’re serious about ring training, this app is a top contender. Read our full Die Ringe review here.
Who is Die Ringe for?
- For Beginners Who Want to Master Gymnastic Ring Training
If you’re serious about learning advanced ring skills like Muscle Ups, Front Levers, or Dips, this app gives you the structured guidance you need to get there.
- For Anyone Who Wants a Free Pair of Gymnastic Rings (included with annual sub)
If you’re based in Europe, the one-year subscription comes with free high-quality gymnastic rings—making this a great value for anyone looking to get started with ring training.'
- For Anyone Who Wants Structured Skill Progressions
The app breaks advanced movements like Muscle Ups, Front Levers, and Back Levers into step-by-step progressions, making challenging skills approachable even for beginners.
- For Those Who Want a Hands-Off, Auto-Adjusting Plan
If you don’t want to spend hours tweaking your workouts, the app’s smart algorithm automatically adjusts the difficulty based on your feedback, ensuring each session challenges you just the right amount without endless manual adjustments.
Our methodology for selecting the best calisthenics apps
- It should have a fully functional free version and a subscription to the premium features should cost less than $100 per year.
- It must have a strong focus on bodyweight exercises and workouts that people can do at home, with minimal equipment. Mixing weight training into the library is fine but the app should offer the ability to construct purely calisthenics workout plans.
- Learning advanced skills in calisthenics requires a systematic approach to gradually increasing exercise difficulty. This is why well-designed progression journeys are an essential part of the best calisthenics apps.
- Doing exercises correctly is especially important in calisthenics. Not just because it can reduce the chance of injury but also because the proper muscle activation lies in the details that need to be explained clearly. Each exercise should include clear instructions on proper execution including a textual explanation and video demonstration.
- The app must offer the ability to generate personalized workout plans reflecting the individual needs of the athletes such as fitness level and goals, time constraints and equipment availability. This is what separates apps from generic workout plans that you can get from forums such as the "Reddit Recommended Routine" or downloadable PDFs from different fitness websites.
- It must have an Android and iOS version. Having a web version is nice to have.
- It must have an active developer behind it who regularly responds to user requests and constantly improves the app with useful updates.
- The app must have a rating above 4 stars in both app stores. We love to discover up and coming apps developed by indie teams but in order to be included on the list of the best calisthenics apps we like to see at least 100 reviews across platforms.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, these apps fulfill the above requirements by providing comprehensive workout routines, proper form demonstrations, progress tracking, and large calisthenics exercise libraries.
These top-rated apps are designed to help you achieve your dream physique, increase your strength, and improve your overall fitness – even without a gym membership!
Message to developers
We will be expanding this list over time so stay tuned for updates. If you are a developer and have built an app that meets the above requirements, don't hesitate to reach out to me at andy [at] calisthenics.com and we would be happy to test it.
