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Head-to-head

Fitness App vs Fitbod

Fitness App 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Fitbod
Fitbod 4.8★ · Free + IAP 80

Fitbod has the edge over Fitness App due to its more advanced workout personalization, consistent reliability, and dedicated support, despite its higher price point and initial paywall friction.

Full reviews: Fitness App · Fitbod

Fitbod provides highly personalized and varied workout plans, adapting to user progress and available equipment, though it comes at a premium price. Fitness App offers a good free tier with basic workout plans and visual cues, but struggles with recent stability issues and limited advanced features.

Head to head

Features and Personalization edge: FitbodR5R6R9R14
Fitness App Fitness App offers step-by-step workout plans with videos and is good for beginners, allowing users to create their own programs for free R5. However, it struggles with adapting workouts, for example, not adjusting for equipment like a bench R6. Users also report limited meal tracking options and an inability to add custom meals R9. Some find the weight recommendations to be targeted towards men or those wanting to bulk . There's also a request for dynamic rest timer adjustments R14.
Fitbod Fitbod excels at generating varied and personalized workout routines, adapting to user goals, available equipment, and previous weights lifted R67R80R90. It offers a 'Coach Beta' feature that explains workout rationale and is praised for keeping workouts interesting R72. Users appreciate the flexibility to swap exercises and the app's ability to provide structure . However, some users desire more advanced features like rest pauses, drop sets , focus on muscle load over just weight for joint protection , and better integration of women's health data like menstrual cycles . There are also requests for adding specific equipment like 'booty builder' machines and boxing exercises .
Ease of Use edge: FitbodR3R5R10R25
Fitness App Fitness App is generally considered easy to use, especially for beginners, with clear visual cues and step-by-step guidance R5. However, some users find it difficult to navigate initially R10 and frustrating that they cannot easily add exercises to a workout on the fly without pre-planning R25. Recent updates have caused issues with GIF loading, large fonts R3, and freezing, making it difficult to modify workouts or navigate .
Fitbod Fitbod is praised for making workouts easy and motivating, providing a clear plan that removes the need for users to think about their routine . It's described as a 'game changer' for structuring workouts and helping beginners R67. The ability to easily adjust and tweak exercises is also highlighted . However, some users report issues with Apple Watch connectivity and sync delays , and a desire for offline video downloads due to poor gym Wi-Fi .
Reliability and Performance edge: FitbodR10R16R18R19
Fitness App Fitness App has faced significant reliability issues recently, with users reporting the app freezing, crashing, and closing on its own R18R19R21. Some users also experienced problems with heart rate monitoring disappearing R16 and the app requiring memory clearance despite ample storage . There are also reports of basic features like calorie tracking and rest timers disappearing after an initial period R10.
Fitbod Fitbod generally performs well, with users praising its consistent delivery of workout plans . However, there are reports of bugs, including crashes when opening workouts R66, issues with workout history and how-to videos , and problems with calorie tracking and syncing to Strava . Some users also note that the Apple Watch sync is buggy and the app sometimes suggests incorrect muscle groups or an excessive number of reps .
Price and Value tieR4R7R10R12
Fitness App Fitness App offers a free tier with basic features, which many users appreciate R20. However, recent changes have limited the free usage, with some users now only getting 3 days or basic features behind a paywall R4R7R10R27. The subscription cost is mentioned as $7 a month R12R27, which some find too high, preferring a one-time purchase R12.
Fitbod Fitbod is a paid-only app, with many users expressing frustration about a misleading sign-up process that doesn't clearly state the subscription requirement upfront R51. The annual subscription cost is cited as £54.99 to £100 R60R77, which many consider expensive for what it offers R73. Despite the high price, many long-term users find it worth the investment due to the value it provides in personalized training and motivation .
Support edge: Fitness AppR19R22R66R83
Fitness App Fitness App has received positive feedback for its support team, with one user noting prompt and helpful responses to issues like watch synchronization problems after an update R22. However, there are also reports of the app crashing with no response from support R19.
Fitbod Fitbod users have reported issues with support, specifically a lack of response when the app crashes R66. One user also mentioned not receiving a notification for subscription renewal and being charged unexpectedly R83.
Pick Fitness App if

you are looking for a free app with basic workout plans and visual guidance, and are willing to tolerate some recent stability issues and limited advanced features R5R20.

Pick Fitbod if

you are willing to pay a premium for highly personalized, varied, and adaptive workout plans, and value consistent motivation and structure in your gym routine R67.

Evidence note: The evidence for Fitness App's support is limited to a single positive review, while Fitbod has a few negative mentions regarding support and notifications. The free vs. paid asymmetry is notable, with Fitness App's recent negative reviews often stemming from changes to its free tier, while Fitbod's negativity largely revolves around its upfront cost and occasional bugs.

Frequently asked

Is Fitness App truly free?
Fitness App offers a free tier with basic workout plans and visual cues, but recent updates have limited free usage to as little as 3 days, with many features now behind a paywall R4R7R20R27.
How much does Fitbod cost?
Fitbod is a subscription-based app, with annual costs ranging from £54.99 to £100, and users often express frustration that this is not clearly stated before signing up R51R60R73R77.
Does Fitbod offer personalized workouts?
Yes, Fitbod is highly praised for its ability to generate varied and personalized workout routines that adapt to your goals, available equipment, and previous performance, making each session interesting and structured R67R72R80R90.
Are there any known issues with Fitness App?
Recent reviews for Fitness App highlight significant issues including the app freezing, crashing, closing unexpectedly, and problems with GIF loading and large fonts after updates R3R18R19R21.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 100 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.

  1. [R5] Fitness App 5/5 · US What you’re looking for!!: Best fitness app I have tried . Step by step workout plan with videos. Easy to use
  2. [R6] Fitness App 3/5 · US Workouts: Some of the workouts are very high sets and reps for the average person, and even tho I said I don’t have a bench it won’t adjust the workouts that require a bench. Overall tho a very good app for someone who needs a free workout plane.
  3. [R9] Fitness App 3/5 · US 3⭐️: The reason why I give this app three stars is because the choices you have to choose from for like your meals. It’s very limited like I can’t put my own personal meal and say this is what I ate today or type the name in and that mail pops up there’s none of that. it’s only specific meals that’s already programmed into the app that you’ll see and you have to choose from and if you’re not havin
  4. [R14] Fitness App 5/5 · US Feature request: Please add the ability to adjust the rest timer dynamically during a workout. Right now, I can set a default timer when creating the workout, but sometimes I don’t log a set immediately and need to start the timer with 30 seconds less for that specific rest period. Currently, there’s no convenient way to do that.
  5. [R3] Fitness App 3/5 · US What's with the update?: Now the exercise GIF doesn't load, and the fonts are HUGE. Do you check how it looks on different screen sizes? · translated
  6. [R10] Fitness App 1/5 · US Extremely deceptive, lacks basic features: I wanted so so so badly to give this a solid 4 stars. It’s a little difficult to navigate but you can learn. It’s a little confusing to set up but you can learn. I was ready and willing to give it an easy 4-star review and start recommending it. Boy am I glad I **DIDN’T**! For the first week of using it, I could see the calories burned, could set the rest
  7. [R25] Fitness App 1/5 · US Almost loved it: I hate that I cant just click on an exercise and add it to my todays workout as I go.You have to make a full workout and when I go to the gym I dont preplan it. Uninstalling due to this.
  8. [R16] Fitness App 2/5 · US Heart rate disappeared: I didn’t know why the heart rate disappeared when i start the workout out in the app, it was before very useful!!?
  9. [R18] Fitness App 3/5 · US Review: It was great until recently that it keep freezing and I have to delete and install every time now
  10. [R19] Fitness App 1/5 · US Lousy: I’ve been using it for over two years, but lately it keeps closing on its own. I have to open it every time I exercise, and it’s annoying that it keeps asking for permission to check my heart rate, something I’ve always refused. It’s stressful using it, and I hope they fix it.
  11. [R4] Fitness App 1/5 · US Unhappy: I get in a grove with this app and then next thing I have to pay for it. At least wait for a month or so I can see some results!
  12. [R7] Fitness App 1/5 · US Paywall: Used to be able to use basic features free. Now you only get 3 days.
  13. [R12] Fitness App 3/5 · US 7 bucks a month is too much.: Not worth 7 bucks a month. I would buy the app for 20-25 bucks, but like this... I'm deleting it. · translated
  14. [R22] Fitness App 5/5 · US Excellent support: After the update, there was a problem with syncing to my watch. The team responded quickly and helped. · translated
  15. [R66] Fitbod 1/5 · GB Crashes: Current version crashes every time I try to open a workout and no response from support
  16. [R83] Fitbod 1/5 · GB No subscription alert: Theres an option to remind you when the subscription is up for renewal. I had no notification and was charged
  17. [R20] Fitness App 5/5 · US Amazing workout plans: I mean this app is great it has a good tutorial good workouts only bad part is everything other then workout plans were premium but what do u expect from a free app
  18. [R27] Fitness App 2/5 · US Nice pictures but horrible functionality: There is no way to export your data, and if you don’t subscribe for $6.99/month they don’t even give you a rest timer. The diagrams are nice but the limitations make this a subpar experience.
  19. [R51] Fitbod 1/5 · GB Waits until you finished signing up to tell you it isn’t free: What a waste of time signing up until without warning it tells me I need to pay I’m not paying that much just to plan my gym workouts I might aswell just use my notes all I do not recommend this
  20. [R60] Fitbod 1/5 · GB Its a subscription: You need to buy £100 year
  21. [R73] Fitbod 2/5 · GB Don’t waste your money: It’s not an awful product by any means. It does what it says on the tin. But it’s SO EXPENSIVE for what it actually is that you’re better off spending your money elsewhere. More affordable alternatives do exist!
  22. [R77] Fitbod 1/5 · GB £54.99 to £100: HOW does it go from £54.99 to £100 per yr this is so wrong
  23. [R67] Fitbod 5/5 · GB Andy: Tremendous app. Solves all the problems for beginners. Suggests and varies routine daily , adapts to your objectives and remembers previous weights lifted. I wouldn’t know what to do without it! Now 5 years use. Same high opinion. Better than generic AI trainers because of niche experience and expertise.
  24. [R72] Fitbod 5/5 · GB Excellent app to keep things interesting: Fantastic app. It will definitely get you excited for your next training session every time.
  25. [R80] Fitbod 5/5 · GB Fitbod: Best workout app I’ve used love the variation in the workouts makes each day in the gym interesting
  26. [R90] Fitbod 5/5 · GB Best weight training app!: The ability for work outs to suit your goals, planning and changing both exercises and weight progression with timers between sets makes this app the best app for weight training
  27. [R21] Fitness App 1/5 · US Se traba: La tuve por un año todo bien asta hace un par de días ya no abre se traba pensé que era mi teléfono pero en el de mi hermano también.

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store