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Planet Fitness vs BetterMe

Planet Fitness 4.9★ · Free to download 70
Winner BetterMe
BetterMe 4.7★ · Free + IAP 85

BetterMe is the better choice for at-home, guided workouts and personalized fitness plans, despite some user complaints about pricing and cancellation, while Planet Fitness is better for those seeking a traditional gym experience with an accompanying app.

Full reviews: Planet Fitness · BetterMe

BetterMe offers a comprehensive at-home fitness experience with guided workouts, personalized plans, and coaching, leading to significant user progress and weight loss. Planet Fitness, while highly rated, is primarily a gym membership with an app, and its reviews are not available for direct comparison.

Head to head

Features and Workout Variety edge: BetterMeR14R23R36R18
Planet Fitness No specific features or workout variety can be determined for the Planet Fitness app from the provided reviews, as there are no reviews for Planet Fitness.
BetterMe BetterMe offers a wide array of workout routines including Pilates, Calisthenics, and Yoga, with users appreciating the ability to pick daily routines to target different areas and the inclusion of warm-up and cool-down mobility emphasis R14R23R36. Users find the exercises effective, challenging, and suitable for various fitness levels, from beginners to those seeking to maintain fitness R18. Some users, however, desire more rigorous workouts or specific targeting for areas like abs and thighs .
Ease of Use and Guidance edge: BetterMeR11R38R41R47
Planet Fitness No information regarding the ease of use or guidance of the Planet Fitness app is available from the provided reviews.
BetterMe BetterMe is generally praised for being easy to use, providing quick, enjoyable, and well-tailored workouts that fit into busy schedules R11R38R41R47. Users appreciate the daily routines and the feeling of being guided and motivated R4. However, some users find the app overwhelming and not easy to navigate when trying to start a workout program, preferring more direct guidance .
Effectiveness and Results edge: BetterMeR8R14R29R37
Planet Fitness No data on the effectiveness or results from using the Planet Fitness app is available from the provided reviews.
BetterMe Many BetterMe users report significant positive results, including weight loss (up to 15 pounds in a month and 45 pounds overall), increased strength, improved mobility, and overall better fitness R8R14R29R37. Users feel motivated and consistent with their workouts, experiencing a burn even after short sessions R11. The app is seen as effective for home workouts, especially for those who cannot go to a gym R8.
Price and Value tieR6R1R48R5
Planet Fitness Planet Fitness is free to download, but no information on its premium features or membership costs is available from the provided reviews.
BetterMe BetterMe is a free download with in-app purchases, and its pricing is a significant point of contention for users. While some find it worth the money if using all features R6, many describe it as a 'cash grab' and 'costly' R1R48. Users report unauthorized charges, difficulty canceling subscriptions, and content remaining behind a paywall R1R5. Some feel the price is high, comparing it to monthly gym fees with more equipment R48.
Customer Support and Billing tieR1R5
Planet Fitness No information on customer support or billing for Planet Fitness is available from the provided reviews.
BetterMe BetterMe receives negative feedback regarding billing practices and cancellation. Users report being charged for subscriptions they did not authorize, with no prior warning R1. Canceling subscriptions is described as difficult R5.
Pick Planet Fitness if

Pick Planet Fitness if you are looking for a traditional gym membership and want an app to complement that experience, assuming its app offers useful features for gym-goers.

Pick BetterMe if

Pick BetterMe if you want a guided, at-home workout program with a variety of exercises like Pilates, Calisthenics, and Yoga, and are motivated by personalized plans and coaching R14R36R41. It's particularly good for those who can't easily get to a gym, such as new mothers or older individuals R8R29.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily skewed towards BetterMe because no user reviews for the Planet Fitness app were provided. The Planet Fitness app's high lifetime rating is likely for the gym membership itself, not specifically the app's functionality, and cannot be directly compared to BetterMe's app-specific reviews.

Frequently asked

Does BetterMe offer personalized workout plans?
Yes, BetterMe offers personalized workout routines that users feel are customized for them, helping them stay motivated and consistent with their fitness goals R4R16R41.
Are BetterMe workouts effective for weight loss?
Yes, many BetterMe users have reported significant weight loss, with some losing 15 pounds in a month and others 45 pounds overall, attributing their progress to the app's exercises and health coaching R8R37.
Is BetterMe expensive or hard to cancel?
Some users find BetterMe costly, comparing its price to monthly gym memberships, and report difficulties canceling subscriptions or experiencing unauthorized charges R1R5R48.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 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. [R14] BetterMe 5/5 · US Calisthenics Journey: Pilates, Calisthenics, and Yoga is helping with mobility, strength, weight loss
  2. [R23] BetterMe 5/5 · US Helpful structure: I like the daily routine and appreciate the mobility emphasis in warm up & cool down.
  3. [R36] BetterMe 5/5 · US Amazing: I love how I can pick out a workout routine every morning to keep it fun and target different areas. This is one of the best workout sites.
  4. [R18] BetterMe 5/5 · US great: perfect to starting
  5. [R11] BetterMe 5/5 · US Quick easy and fun: I am liking my journey with better me. The workouts are quick and easy and enjoyable to the point that I look forward to them each day. You definitely feel a burn after just ten minutes.
  6. [R38] BetterMe 5/5 · US I love these workouts: The workouts are perfect for my body. I love that I can get it done in just 15 minutes and feel strong for the day.
  7. [R41] BetterMe 5/5 · US Well tailored: I like it. Really feel like it’s customized for me.
  8. [R47] BetterMe 5/5 · US My goal: So far I love the app and that it works around my schedule
  9. [R8] BetterMe 5/5 · US Works great!: I have a four month old baby at home so getting the gym right now is no easy feat. This allows me to get daily workouts in so I’m still progressing and getting stronger. Since starting the app a month ago I have lost almost 15 pounds! I also am eating clean so it’s a combo deal but I am glad I purchased this app.
  10. [R29] BetterMe 5/5 · US Love this app!: I am nearly 47 and in the best shape of my life, thanks to the workouts provided by this app! And the convenience and flexibility is really helpful to me as a single mom. Highly recommend!!
  11. [R37] BetterMe 5/5 · US Great app: This app is truly wonderful. With a coach available, it holds me accountable for each meal and drinks. Love the exercise programs that it has. I’ve lost 45 lbs so far.
  12. [R6] BetterMe 5/5 · US Videos are great: I love the exercise videos. But I really don’t use anything else with this app. So in my case, it’s a little pricey. But if you’re using everything they offer it’s worth the money for sure.
  13. [R1] BetterMe 1/5 · US Cash grab workout plan: This better me app sucks. A few times over the years I’ve fallen to their ads and I’m always disappointed. I bought a $20 package in March and was recently charged a full $100 despite not authorizing it or being active on the app. No warning in my emails about an upcoming subscription or anything. I quit after three days because they advertise weight loss and toning but the
  14. [R48] BetterMe 4/5 · US ♥️♥️: Me gusta. Pero Encuentro q es costoso. Es lo mismo q pago por el gym mensualmente, y con mas equipo para entrenar y añadir peso.
  15. [R5] BetterMe 1/5 · US Don’t sign up/ charges/ lame: It’s an absolute waste. Things remain behind paywall, you have to let the entire workout play or you cannot select other variations. If you can’t sync to your tv, you’re stuck watching a tiny screen. Hella emails and hard to cancel.
  16. [R4] BetterMe 5/5 · US Perfect plan: Been consistent for almost 2 months. Feeling motivated & great.
  17. [R16] BetterMe 5/5 · US Una guía: Me encanta se ajusta a tus necesidades, sabe de tus debilidades y te orienta a continuar

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store