GymAdapt: online coaching without the coaching price
Classes are the same for everyone. GymAdapt builds a plan for your goal, days, equipment and injuries, shows every exercise on video and raises your weights as you get stronger, at home or in the gym. Free to start; code TRYFREE01 gives a month of Pro free.
There are two kinds of online workout app. Class apps give you a trainer on screen to follow. Plan apps give you a program built around you, which you do at your own pace. Classes are great for motivation and variety; plans are better for getting measurably stronger.
Online workout apps compared
| App | Type | Free option | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GymAdapt (ours) | Personal AI plan + coach | Yes, no time limit | $4.99/mo · $24.99/yr |
| Apple Fitness+ | Classes | Trial | $9.99/mo · $79.99/yr |
| Peloton App | Classes | Limited | App One ~$12.99/mo · App+ $28.99/mo |
| Les Mills+ | Group-fitness classes | Trial | Base $14.99/mo · $89.99/yr |
| Alo Moves | Yoga, Pilates, strength classes | Trial | About $12.99–$19.99/mo |
| BODi | Home programs + meal plans | 7-day trial | $19/mo · $179/yr |
| Ladder | Team strength programs | Trial | About $29.99/mo · $179.99/yr |
| Nike Training Club | Classes + programs | Free | Free |
US prices, October 2026. Your App Store shows your local price, which can differ.
The apps in more detail
1. GymAdapt (our app)
Free: An AI-built plan for your goal, days, equipment and injuries; unlimited workouts; a video for every lift; full logging; 3 new AI plans and 5 coach messages a week; the first 30 days of adaptive weights.
Paid: Pro is $4.99/month or $24.99/year (7-day free trial), or $79.99 once for lifetime. It keeps adaptive weights on after day 30 and removes the weekly AI limits. Code TRYFREE01 gives a month of Pro free.
2. Apple Fitness+
Free: A free trial.
Paid: $9.99/month or $79.99/year.
3. Peloton App
Free: Limited.
Paid: App One about $12.99/month (more via the App Store); Strength+ $9.99/month; App+ $28.99/month.
4. Les Mills+
Free: A free trial.
Paid: Base $14.99/month or $89.99/year; Premium $29.99/month.
5. Nike Training Club
Free: All workouts and programs.
Paid: None.
Classes or a plan?
- Choose classes if you need someone to follow, like variety and mainly want to move more.
- Choose a plan if you want to build muscle or strength. Progress comes from repeating key lifts and adding weight, which random classes rarely do.
- Mix both: two or three plan sessions a week plus a class or two for fun is a great setup.
How to stop paying for apps you do not use
Most people quit online workouts within a few weeks. Before paying yearly, use the free tier or trial for two weeks and count how many sessions you actually did. If it was fewer than six, the app is not the problem; pick something shorter or closer to what you enjoy.
GymAdapt is free to start. Want Pro free for a month?
The free version gives you an AI-built plan and unlimited workouts. Code TRYFREE01 adds a full month of Pro: weights that adjust from what you log and unlimited coach chats.
Redeem the free month → Opens the App Store with the code filled in. iPhone only. After the month it's $4.99/mo unless you cancel in Settings, and the free version stays yours either way.Questions people ask
What is the best online workout app?
For classes, Apple Fitness+ or Peloton. For a free option, Nike Training Club. For a personal strength plan that adapts to you, GymAdapt (our app, free tier, iPhone only).
Are there free online workout apps?
Yes. Nike Training Club is free, and GymAdapt has a free tier with an AI plan and unlimited workouts. Most class apps only offer trials.
Is Peloton worth it without the bike?
The Peloton App has a large library of strength, running, yoga and cycling classes. At about $12.99 a month it is reasonable if you like the instructors; if you mainly lift, a strength plan app is better value.
Can I build muscle with online workouts?
Yes, if the workouts get harder over time: more weight, more reps or harder variations. Plan-based apps that track what you lift make that easy.
How do I get GymAdapt Pro free for a month?
Use code TRYFREE01 on iPhone. It opens the App Store with the code filled in. After the month it is $4.99 a month unless you cancel.
A coach, not just a counter, free to start
GymAdapt builds your plan and raises your weights from what you log. Free to start; code TRYFREE01 adds a month of Pro.
Get GymAdapt on the App Store → Free to start. Pro is $4.99 a month or $24.99 a year (7-day free trial), or $79.99 once for lifetime. iPhone only. In English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Japanese.