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The best calisthenics apps in 2026, compared

Calisthenics apps split into two families. Some give you guided programs and video follow-alongs to learn skills. Others are trackers where you log your own training and watch your numbers climb. Here are seven worth your time, with what each one does best.

The short answer

Want guided skill programs for the muscle-up, front lever or planche? Start with Calisteniapp or Caliverse. Want follow-along video workouts? Look at Thenx or Madbarz. Want to log your own training with automatic records and a coach who adapts the session live, on Android? That is what Straddly does.

Last checked: November 2026

Seven calisthenics and bodyweight apps, checked in November 2026
AppApproachPlatformsFree versionPaid planAI or adaptive coaching
StraddlyWorkout tracker with an AI coachAndroid. iOS on its way.Logging, routines, records, goals and friendsOptional Pro for more coachingAuguste edits your live workout and reviews each session
CalisteniappGuided programs and a workout builderiOS, Android500+ routines with unlimited sessionsPRO at €9.99 a month or €69.99 a yearNo AI. EVO routines adjust daily load to your performance
CaliversePrograms and video workoutsiOS, Android600+ exercise library, community and some workoutsPro subscription, several prices listed by storeSmart Coach (Pro) builds weekly workouts and adapts them
ThenxGuided programs and skill tutorialsiOS, AndroidFree exercises and workouts$19.99 a month or $119.99 a yearNo AI claimed. Daily workouts tailored to your level
MadbarzBodyweight video workouts and plansiOS, AndroidA selection of workouts and weekly challenges$9.99 a month or $59.99 a year (Google Play US)No AI claimed
FreeleticsGenerated HIIT and bodyweight plansiOS, Android, Apple WatchA set of HIIT bodyweight workoutsCoach subscription, price depends on lengthAI Coach adjusts each workout to your feedback
HevyWorkout tracker with a large communityiOS, Android, web, Apple Watch, Wear OSUp to 4 routines and 3 months of historyPro from $2.99 a month or $74.99 lifetimeHevy Trainer (Pro) builds programs with an algorithm

How we compared them

We make Straddly, so it comes first in this list. To keep things fair, every other app is described from its official website, help center and store listings, and we say where each one is stronger. Prices are US or EU list prices from those pages and can vary by country.

We looked at five things: whether the app teaches skills or tracks your own training, the platforms, what you get for free, the paid plan, and whether something adapts your training for you.

Which one should you pick

  • Beginner who wants a plan to follow: Calisteniapp, Caliverse or Madbarz.
  • Chasing a specific skill like the planche or front lever: Calisteniapp or Caliverse, both have skill programs.
  • Short, intense bodyweight sessions with little thinking: Freeletics.
  • You already have a program and want to log it, see records and adjust on the fly: Straddly.
  • You train on iPhone, mix gym and bodyweight and want a big community: Hevy.

The apps one by one

  1. 01Straddly

    A free workout tracker for Android with an AI coach, Auguste. You follow your own routines and he adjusts the session while you train.

    • Automatic records with estimated 1RM on weighted, bodyweight and weighted bodyweight sets, plus hold times and cardio.
    • Ask Auguste mid-workout to swap an exercise or fit the session into the time left, and he edits it.
    • Share an Instagram or TikTok workout reel and it becomes a routine. Friends, trophies and streaks keep you coming back.
    • No guided skill programs or video follow-alongs. App in English and French.

    Best for: Athletes who already know what to train and want a smart log and a coach on call.

  2. 02Calisteniapp

    A dedicated calisthenics app with over 40 guided programs, 700+ exercises and a workout builder.

    • Skill programs for the pull-up, handstand, muscle-up, front lever, back lever, planche and human flag.
    • EVO routines adjust daily load based on your performance. The team states it uses no AI.
    • Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

    Best for: Learning specific skills with a structured program.

  3. 03Caliverse

    Bodyweight programs and video workouts, with exercises filmed with United Calisthenics Group.

    • Covers the path from a first pull-up to advanced skills like the planche and front lever.
    • Smart Coach (Pro) builds weekly workouts from your goal and equipment and adapts them each week.
    • Community feed and monthly challenges.

    Best for: Following an adaptive weekly plan with a community around you.

  4. 04Thenx

    The Thenx calisthenics app, with guided programs, tutorials and skill challenges.

    • Skill challenges for the muscle-up, planche and handstand.
    • Log your reps, sets and personal bests.
    • Large free library of exercises and workouts. App in English.

    Best for: Fans of the Thenx style who want guided programs and tutorials.

  5. 05Madbarz

    Bodyweight video workouts and training plans, with a social feed and rankings.

    • Training plans, including plans to learn new skills, plus weekly challenges.
    • A live workout feed where you follow friends, and global and local rankings.
    • Smart repetition counter. App in English.

    Best for: Bodyweight workouts with a competitive, social twist.

  6. 06Freeletics

    An AI coach that builds HIIT, bodyweight, gym and running plans and adjusts each workout to your feedback.

    • Short, intense bodyweight sessions that need no equipment.
    • Badges, streaks and skill progressions, with an Apple Watch app.
    • Available in ten languages including French, German, Spanish and Portuguese.

    Best for: Getting fit with bodyweight HIIT when you do not want to plan anything.

  7. 07Hevy

    A popular workout tracker that handles bodyweight training well, on every platform.

    • Bodyweight, assisted, weighted bodyweight and duration exercise types, with automatic records.
    • Followers, feed, comments and leaderboards, plus CSV export.
    • No guided skill programs. Free tier limited to 4 routines and 3 months of history.

    Best for: Mixing gym and calisthenics on iPhone, Android or the web with a big community.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free calisthenics app?

It depends on what you want for free. Calisteniapp gives you hundreds of routines at no cost, Caliverse a large exercise library and some workouts, and Straddly free logging, routines and automatic records with no routine limit.

Which calisthenics app is best for beginners?

Beginners usually do best with a guided program. Calisteniapp, Caliverse and Madbarz all have beginner plans. Once you know your routine, a tracker like Straddly helps you see progress and adjust each session.

Is there a calisthenics app with an AI coach?

Yes. Freeletics has an AI Coach that adjusts each workout, Caliverse has Smart Coach for weekly plans, and Straddly has Auguste, who edits the workout you are doing right now and reviews it afterwards.

Can I track weighted pull-ups and holds in a calisthenics app?

In Straddly and Hevy, yes. Both have weighted bodyweight and timed exercise types. Straddly detects a new record automatically when you beat your best load, reps or hold time.

Which calisthenics apps work on Android?

All seven apps here are on Google Play. Straddly is Android only for now, while the others are also on iPhone.

Sources

Last checked: November 2026

Calisteniapp, Caliverse, Thenx, Madbarz, Freeletics and Hevy are trademarks of their respective owners. Straddly is not affiliated with them. Information checked in November 2026 from public sources.