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SHRED alternatives

SHRED users often seek alternatives due to persistent app glitches, unhelpful AI, and a lack of workout customization or variety. Many look for apps that offer more flexibility, better equipment integration, or clearer guidance.

Why users look for alternatives to SHRED

The alternatives

Fitbod
4.8★ · 276,709 ratings · Free

Fitbod generates personalized workouts, helping users track progress and stay accountable R52R55. It aims to remove the need for users to plan their own routines, making fitness more accessible R52.

Better for: Fitbod is better for individuals who struggle with planning their workouts and want a clear, guided path to achieve results without extensive thought R52. It's also suitable for those who travel frequently and need a consistent workout resource R58.

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MadMuscles
4.4★ · 131,238 ratings · Free

MadMuscles offers pre-made, challenging workouts that are easy to follow and can be highly motivating R74R76. It also provides a coaching element, with some users praising their trainers for being uplifting and knowledgeable R69.

Better for: MadMuscles suits users looking for challenging, pre-designed workouts that are easy to jump into R74R76. It could be a good fit for those who appreciate positive reinforcement and a structured program, especially older individuals seeking an effective program R69.

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Home Workout
4.9★ · 117,761 ratings · Free

Home Workout provides effective, challenging exercises that can be done without equipment and adjusts difficulty based on user preference R79. It's praised for being beginner-friendly, taking things slow, and helping users build confidence R80.

Better for: Home Workout is ideal for beginners, younger users, or anyone new to fitness who needs a slow, steady approach and no-equipment workouts R80R83. It's also suitable for those who want to work out at home and appreciate a clear, guided experience with reminders .

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V Shred
4.7★ · 105,260 ratings · Free

V Shred offers straightforward workouts with clear guidance and instructional videos, designed to provide an effective pump and help users learn proper mechanics R97. The app can be motivating for staying on track with fitness goals R94R97.

Better for: V Shred is better for users who need motivation to stick to fitness goals and want clear, easy-to-follow workout designs R94R97. It could also suit those getting back into the gym after a break or looking for 20-minute workouts R97.

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Daily Workouts
4.7★ · 44,020 ratings · Free

Daily Workouts offers simple, effective, and enjoyable workouts that are convenient for use anywhere . It has been praised for its basic, easy-to-use interface and for providing workouts that get the job done R108R112.

Better for: Daily Workouts is best for users who prefer basic, straightforward workout routines without complex features, and who need the flexibility to exercise anywhere R112. It's particularly suitable for legacy users who had paid for the app and had their access restored after a subscription model change R108.

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Stick with SHRED if

You should stick with SHRED if you find its community element motivating without being distracting, appreciate its challenging workouts, and value its ability to track your progress and provide tailored workouts for your goals R2R5.

Evidence note: Fitbod, MadMuscles, V Shred, and Daily Workouts have some user complaints about pricing models and customer service, similar to SHRED.

Frequently asked

Is SHRED good for beginners?
SHRED may not be ideal for absolute beginners as some users report a lack of guidance on proper form and muscle targeting R12, and the app can feel overly complicated or rigid for those just starting out R13R25. Some programs also may not feel engaging enough for those not in great shape R9.
How much does SHRED cost?
While specific prices vary and are not consistently mentioned across all reviews, one user stated it costs $100 a year R23, and others mention paying monthly R5 or that everything now costs money R28. Some users also report being asked for subscription details before a trial R48.
Does SHRED offer home workouts?
Yes, SHRED does offer workouts that can be done at home or on the go, and it can track progress for these sessions R14R17R26. However, some users with limited home gym equipment have reported that the AI struggled to create suitable programs R27.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] SHRED 1/5 · US Membership Cancelled - glitchy and useless ai: I’ve been using the app for almost a year now and over the past few months it has become extremely glitchy The ai does not make adjustments to workouts despite that being advertised, i think I’ve told it over 5 times over the past few months to give me more machine oriented workouts (yes the relevant equipment is selected in settings) and it just doe
  2. [R4] SHRED 2/5 · US Crash / Bugs: This app has decent workouts, but I’m constantly emailing support to find out when a bug is going to get fixed. The most recent makes the app unusable. Do a trial before buying
  3. [R6] SHRED 3/5 · US Declining app: Not sure what has happened with this app lately, but I’ve been dealing with shutdowns, inaccurate displays, and lack of variety in exercises. I’ve been using this app for years and within the last 1 1/2 years, I’ve been extremely frustrated. I’ve been needing to create my own circuits to have a variety of excercises. Sadly I stay on to keep my history.
  4. [R10] SHRED 2/5 · US Love the Workouts Hate The App: The workouts are great, however the app is plagued with bugs and glitches. Certain exercises are spoken in a different language when the app says them. Also the app constantly freezes causing me to have to close and reopen then app to get it to start working again.
  5. [R15] SHRED 3/5 · US Basic functions missing: Why can’t I skip an exercise or circuit in the app? There should be an easy way to do that. Why can my AI coach not look up the exercises? I’ve done in the past and suggest a weight? Why does it not automatically start me from the place? I was last time with an exercise instead of picking its default suggestion? There’s a lot of great things in this app, but there’s also
  6. [R16] SHRED 2/5 · US Loved it at first: Loved this app at first but over time I found it to be extremely glitchy. The AI assistant is just okay - many times it was just wrong or wouldn't let me change (although it said it had). Customer support tried to be helpful but it didn't help with the issues I was having. The workouts were okay but got old quick. Even though they offer many different programs they are all reall
  7. [R27] SHRED 3/5 · US It told me to get better equipment: I have a small home gym with just dumbells, bench, treadmill, bike, resist bands, loop bands, kettleball, and a Total Gym. First off, the app is not accessibility friendly. I had to make my text tiny just to be able to answer the questions. And then after all that, the AI said it couldn’t come up with a program with the equipment I had. It told me to upgrade my
  8. [R2] SHRED 4/5 · US Motivating but needs customization: I feel Shred is one of the most motivating fitness apps I’ve used and I’ve used them all. It has just enough of the community element without being distracting or influencer driven. The workouts are challenging and you can customize based on frequency and equipment. So why four stars? For anyone who’s mildly experience with training or weight lifting, you’ll fi
  9. [R3] SHRED 3/5 · US Too rigid: Interface once your workout has started is awful. Doesn’t include all equipment or all options for muscle groups.
  10. [R7] SHRED 1/5 · US Equipment order: App has you using 2 different types of equipment in one round not gonna work in a public gym with equipment on different areas of the gym and packed with people
  11. [R36] SHRED 3/5 · US Decent: This app is ok for workouts. I used it for 6 months before I got burned out on it. There is very little variety in the workouts. There are NO forearm workouts. But my biggest issue is that I workout in a commercial gym and it doesn’t offer exercises for half the equipment.
  12. [R9] SHRED 3/5 · US Not doing it for me: I’m not in great shape but I feel like the various guided programs I’ve tried just don’t engage my body enough to get a real workout. I’ll keep trying for the rest of my trial but this isn’t going to be an app I continue using.
  13. [R12] SHRED 3/5 · US Poor guidance: Not enough guidance on what muscles are supposed to be targeted, how to setup a lift and how to execute a lift properly. Pretty app but bad instructions.
  14. [R31] SHRED 1/5 · US Generic mass market fitness…: This is mass-market fitness, not serious training. Loads are timid, movements are repetitive, and there’s no real progression. It’s built to feel safe and approachable, not to drive strength or hypertrophy.
  15. [R19] SHRED 1/5 · US Horrible: THEY TOOK MY MONEY WHEN I CANCLED THE SUBSCRIPTION SO I DONT RECOMMEND THEM ANY WORKOUT APP BETTER THAN STEALING MONEY
  16. [R22] SHRED 1/5 · US Good workouts, nonexistent customer service: I downloaded this app using a promo code, but Apple Pay kept bouncing back the charges. After the two week trial I was essentially kicked out, but I pressed the button to re-enroll and this time it worked but only at full price. I wrote to customer service for two issues- this issue with the billing, and about a creepy guy harassing me and wanting to ex
  17. [R34] SHRED 1/5 · US Had High Hopes, but Ultimately Disappointed: This app consistently has failed to impress me. Today’s malfunction has made me seriously consider deleting the app and asking for a refund. For the last 4 workouts I’ve tried to ask my “Coach” a question and my question won’t submit. When I finally finish the workout, my question can finally be submitted. The coaches are one of the main selling point
  18. [R52] Fitbod 5/5 · US I’m not a gym bro: I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I would go to the gym and run or do other random stuff with no results. This app changed everything. I don’t have to think anymore. I just show up and get results. Even if I just do some stuff at home I track my progress. Thank you for this app
  19. [R55] Fitbod 5/5 · US Great tool: I’ve been using it for over two years now love tracking my progress and also helps hold me accountable
  20. [R58] Fitbod 5/5 · US Essential Tool of a Touring Musician: Over the last year and a half, Fitbod has been my go to resource for my workouts. It’s been a great motivational tool and helped me get back in shape, especially when I’m on the road with my band. I’m incredibly grateful to the Fitbod team for helping me achieve my fitness goals. Thank you, all! P.S. The app emailed me around Christmas last year to tell me th
  21. [R61] Fitbod 5/5 · US Your personal trainer: I’m a certified personal trainer and I can confidently say this app is just as good, if not better that the majority of personal trainers and at a fraction of the cost.
  22. [R69] MadMuscles 5/5 · US The positive reinforcement I need: My coach, Chris, is an uplifting, kind & dedicated trainer who is very knowledgeable & passionate about fitness & nutrition. He is a dynamic coach & a joy to work with. He has a great way of being direct & patient.
  23. [R72] MadMuscles 5/5 · US TheAntiCommie: Very effective app. Enjoying it very much. Like having my own personal digital band
  24. [R74] MadMuscles 5/5 · US Love these workouts: This app is extremely easy to use. They have workouts premade for you. You just have to follow them and it's very good.
  25. [R76] MadMuscles 5/5 · US Amazing challenge: MadMuscles app is the most amazing and challenging workout I’ve ever done! Which makes me hungry for more challenges while I’m getting in shape. I love it!! I highly recommend you download this MadMuscles app!
  26. [R79] Home Workout 2/5 · US Good but unfair: This app is good and I actually enjoy it . The exercises are challenging and they increase the difficulty level or decrease it depending on your preference what I don’t like is how the interface is different on a different type of phone. On my friends android phone, he can watch adds to gain access to other exercises apart from the customized plan Meanwhile, I am limited to the cu
  27. [R80] Home Workout 5/5 · US THE GREATEST: This app is genuinely the best I love it I would totally recommend it to younger generations because not only does it help build muscle but it also helps boost confidence in your body, 100% keeping this app
  28. [R83] Home Workout 5/5 · US Great workouts: Today was my first ever day on this app and it already amazes me about how good this app is. It’s helping me and I’m only ten years old
  29. [R85] Home Workout 5/5 · US How it’s helping me: It’s really helpful for me and I can tell it will definitely help me stay in shape.
  30. [R94] V Shred 5/5 · US Love it!: If you stick to it, you can do it! Consistency is the name of the game!
  31. [R97] V Shred 5/5 · US Good for motivation: Get this app to stay on track with fitness goals and learn proper mechanics. Good to get started after being out of the gym and then good for getting back into heavy weights after that.
  32. [R100] V Shred 5/5 · US No food before: This workout kicked my butt, but it didn’t help eating lunch beforehand. I normally don’t work out with food in my stomach, but I had to today because of doctor appointments in the morning. so I learned my lesson heavy food before working out not happening😞Awesome work out 🏋️👍
  33. [R101] V Shred 3/5 · US Pretty good so far: The workouts are great, the help videos are great, the interruption are awful. I’ve already taken the metabolic assessment, yet I get interrupted every workout to take it again. I also get the “are you still there” every workout. It’s annoying and not necessary, I have to reselect the day on to get back into it. Over the results have been great and I really enjoy the workouts.
  34. [R108] Daily Workouts 5/5 · US Solid App Made it Right for Legacy Cusotmers: UPDATE ⭐ 5 Stars Updating my review for Daily Workouts - Home Fitness, they made things right. After concerns about the switch to a subscription model, they restored access for legacy users who had already paid. That shows they listen to their customers and stand behind what they sold. I appreciate the fix and the integrity. The app is back to bei
  35. [R109] Daily Workouts 3/5 · US $$$: Use to be a great free body workout app. Recently they update the app and require monthly subscriptions. While not super expensive, still disappointing to have to pay for an app that used to be free.
  36. [R112] Daily Workouts 3/5 · US Why with the upgrade?: I have been using this app for 10 years now because it’s basic, easy, and gets the job done. The new update is fine but the one thing I absolutely am so frustrated about is my music no longer works while doing my workouts? This makes me want to find a new app… I also loved when it would make a ding sound after every transition to let you know the timer started and this was t
  37. [R114] Daily Workouts 4/5 · US Bring back the applause!: I’ve been using this app for at least 8-9 years now and the 5min ab workout is my go-to workout. The user interface has improved so much since I first started using it. HOWEVER I am sad to find out there is no longer an applause for you at the end of the workout. I would’ve rated it a 5 if it was still there. Or even if there was an option to turn on or off.
  38. [R13] SHRED 1/5 · US Why so complicated: I just want to workout and be healthy. The gym isn’t a “lifestyle”. I have a life. I just want to go to the gym to stay healthy and have an app help me. This thing requires all your info, exactly what weights and machines are at your gym. Min 3 days per week. What if I start with 1? Does that make me a bad person and shouldn’t use the app?!? Why can’t I just say. I’m looking fo
  39. [R25] SHRED 1/5 · US Simplicity: Back when i got the app everything was simple and all my workouts were pretty much straightforward and now it’s overly complicated and i have to manually select what workouts i want
  40. [R5] SHRED 5/5 · US This app is awesome!: Love this app The only thing wish you could communicate with other people that would be good. But other than that Worth the money I spend every month. Complete workout app so far the best app I’ve had.
  41. [R23] SHRED 5/5 · US Best app: This is the best fitness app out there. Support team is crazy responsive and the workouts and options are incredible. Has changed my workouts and commitment to the gym and fitness. For 100$ a year people spend that more on drinks for a night out. Invest in yourself, download the app, and get after it.
  42. [R28] SHRED 1/5 · US Updated review: Everything cost money now
  43. [R48] SHRED 3/5 · GB Looks good: What bugged me is that it makes you input your name and email before asking you to join the subscription. I deleted the app straight away, it looks good but what’s the point at least give a free trial of 1 week or something with limited workouts, also do not ask for details until a subscription is purchased, luckily I had a feeling these type of apps would do this and I used a fake ema
  44. [R14] SHRED 5/5 · US Phenomenal App: Whether I’m working out on the go or at my home gym, this app can do it all. Though the company has true fitness gurus, it also has a strong continuous improvement mindset which has shown app improvements on a regular basis. Any company can scam you one time, but a great company makes you want to do business with them year after year. I appreciate the tailored workouts and interac
  45. [R17] SHRED 5/5 · US My Personal Trainer, No Matter Where I Am: I’ve been using Shred since the beginning, and it continues to get better every year. As an athlete who travels frequently, consistency in training is critical, and Shred makes that easy. The app provides structured, effective workouts wherever I am, eliminating the need to constantly create new programs or figure out what to do in the gym. Whether I’m tr
  46. [R26] SHRED 5/5 · US Best app ever: This app has been tracking my progress and offering a lot of optional workouts you can do at home or elsewhere when you're not at the gym. Very Happy I recommend to everyone

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store