Daily Workouts
Daily Workouts offers convenient, effective, and quick bodyweight workouts, but recent updates have introduced a mandatory subscription model, removed previously free features, and caused technical issues like crashing and music playback problems, frustrating long-time users.
Daily Workouts by Daily Workout Apps, LLC, provides simple and effective bodyweight workouts, praised for its convenience and quick routines. However, recent updates have shifted the app from a largely free model to a subscription-based one, leading to widespread user frustration over paywalls, removed features, and technical glitches.
What users like
- Workouts are convenient, simple, and effective for various fitness levels and schedules, often yielding noticeable results.R11R30R41R45
- The app offers a variety of workouts targeting different body parts, with options for various durations (5 to 30 minutes).R41R42R47R56
- Legacy users who had previously paid for the app have had their access restored after initial subscription model concerns, demonstrating developer responsiveness.R3
What users complain about
- Recent updates have changed the app from mostly free to a mandatory subscription model, placing many previously free workouts behind a paywall.R1R2R4R12
- Many users report that recent updates have removed key features, such as background music playback, applause at the end of workouts, transition sounds, and the ability to skip or go back in exercises.R8R24R26R255
- The app frequently crashes, fails to open, or has bugs, especially after updates, making it unusable for some users.R14R16R20R257
- The user interface has become confusing, less intuitive, and includes intrusive ads, especially in the free version.R23R28R31R33
- Some users report issues with creating custom workouts, syncing with health apps, inaccurate calorie tracking, and difficulty logging in or deleting accounts.R5R10R14R19
Latest update · v8.6.1
What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):
Minor bug fixes and UI enhancements
Recurring themes
Who it's for
This app is for individuals looking for convenient, simple, and effective bodyweight workouts, especially those who appreciate quick routines and a variety of exercises for different body parts R11R41. It's suitable for beginners and those who want to work out at home without equipment . However, it is NOT for users who expect a completely free app, dislike subscription models, or require advanced features like seamless music integration and detailed workout customization R1R2R24R26.
Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative due to the shift to a subscription model and removal of features. The lifetime rating of 4.7 reflects a period when the app was largely free or had a different payment structure. The current sentiment indicates a significant decline in user satisfaction compared to its historical performance.
Frequently asked
Is Daily Workouts by Daily Workout Apps, LLC free?
What happened to my paid version of the app after the update?
Can I play my own music while using the app?
What reviewers actually said
Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.
- [R11] Convenient and effective!: Great app. The workouts are enjoyable, simple and effective! I also love the convenience of being able to keep up with my fitness routine no matter where I am.
- [R30] great when in a time crunch: quick and easy!
- [R41] Daily Workouts is a great app: for people who want to get in shape but don’t have a lot of time. The app offers a variety of workouts that range from 5 to 30 minutes, so you can find one that fits your schedule. The workouts are also very effective, as they target all major muscle groups.
- [R45] What I love: I love this app I go on it every day it has changed my life
- [R42] Good: This is a good app, but I wish it was just like have more stomach options but I love this app and I like how gives you option to remind you and stuff but yeah that’s it. I recommend it.👁️👄👁️
- [R47] Best app ever!!!: I know you are reading this and your like oh my gosh this is like every other review. But this one is different. This workout app is the best app I’ve ever used it has no ads besides the premium version of the app but it’s not a video; they have a workout for every thing you need and the workouts have a range of short to long. Which this workouts I’ve found that it give me a lot
- [R56] Abs: I love it but more ab work and legs
- [R3] 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
- [R1] No: It is NOT FREE
- [R2] Used to be free: I loved this app, now they wanna charge like $20 a month for it. Ridiculous. Everything is a cash grab now.
- [R4] Last update: I already paid for this app several years ago. The last update erased my paid plan and requires another fee to rejoin. That’s not right!
- [R12] Very few free features: I rarely leave app reviews. I've been using Daily Workouts for 6 years. It used to have free workouts, in addition to paid ones. I could cover all basic muscle groups with the free workouts. It has changed over the years, putting more and more workouts behind a paywall. Most workouts are simply not free now. I do not recommend this app. I am looking for a new workou
- [R8] 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.
- [R24] I feel like a boomer writing this: I’ve been using this app for my ab workouts since 2008. Regarding the 2025 App Update: WHO DECIDED IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO REMOVE THE ABILITY TO PLAY MUSIC BEHIND THE APP?!?! Please add this feature back! I’m so sad lol
- [R26] 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
- [R255] Used to be good: This used to be my go to app. Since an update, it’s become like any other There used to be far more selection for the free app - but most of it behind a pay wall now You used to be able to skep certain exercises, go backwards, forwards. Pause. Get info on what muscles it’s working. Now it just runs whenever you like it or not - now allowing breaks for beginners Disappointed. Us
- [R14] Can’t create custom workout: Crashes every time I attempt to change from core to another body part. Absolute waste of money. I’d like my money back for the subscription I just purchased for the express purpose of creating custom workouts.
- [R16] Not working: The app refused to open in my phone
- [R20] Broken: Have had this app for years but now it crashes every time I open it. I deleted and reinstalled and still crashing. Need to make sure updates don’t brick the entire app.
- [R257] Rubbish update: I’ve used this app for years and now with the recent updates it keeps crashing and I cant play music in the background. Very rubbish update!
- [R23] Won’t recommend: This app was super cool. Been helpful for years however the new feature had me feeling really disappointed. The user interface is confusing and not user-friendly at all. I encountered several bugs that made it frustrating to use, and the features didn’t work as advertised. Previously there was an option to either use for free or purchase the advance version. Why make it compulsory
- [R28] Có hơi nhiều quảng cáo: 4.5 sao
- [R31] Too many ads: No
- [R33] I recommend: This app is great for me, I just did a five minute workout and it makes me feel amazing. The only thing that isn’t great is that it advertises a lot, but other than that it is perfect! 😁👌🏾👍😄😆
- [R5] Help: I am having issues with this app on creating my own workout. I have tried sending them an email and get zero response. I love the app until…..ya have issues.
- [R10] Data farming. Google TV: Can’t get the google tv app and this app to sync. Also won’t let me delete my account. Data farming scam maybe? No better than just searching google or YouTube for a workout.
- [R19] Please Update App: The old version was great. I’ve been using this for years. It always automatically updated to my Apple Fitness app and accounted for my calories burned. When it updated, all of that went away. I am even paying the $3.99 now and it’s still the same. And it keeps not saving my sign in and I have to keep clicking the sync to MyHealth. Paying changed nothing.
- [R32] Very helpful and easy!!!!: Love using this app! It is so great to have these workouts for me to do!
- [R21] $$$: 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.
- [R402] Stole my purchased app: I bought this app years ago and they forced me to update it at which point they stole my app and replace it with a subscription. That’s just theft. I had also bought the yoga app and they did the same thing with that. I can only now access one workout and I used to have like five or six different ones that I could alternate between exercises and they just said nope we’re st
- [R403] Nancy: I purchased the lifetime membership and now will not allow access to without paying again😠
- [R258] Awful App update: Worst app update ever!!! I’ve had this app for 10 years it’s hardly changed and now full makeover and it stops music playing you can’t forward or back moves. Awful awful pls change it back it was so gd before
- [R70] Spam App: Morning! Do you want constant advertising while working out, well here it. I have deleted this App.
- [R74] Ads galore: I used to love this app, but suddenly there are endless ads. Time to find a new app.
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store