GymAdapt: free, or $24.99 a year for Pro
GymAdapt builds a plan for your goal and equipment, logs every set, and sets your next weight and reps from what you lifted. The free version covers unlimited workouts; Pro is $24.99 a year, less than one month of Ladder. Get GymAdapt free on the App Store →
Fitness app prices make more sense once you sort them by what you are paying for. A logger stores your sets. An AI planner writes your workouts and adjusts them. A class app gives you a coach on video. A coaching app gives you a real person. Each step up roughly doubles the price.
Fitness app prices in 2026
| App | What you pay for | Monthly | Yearly | Free option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladder | Coach-led strength programs and classes | $29.99 | $179.99 (~$15/mo) | 7-day trial |
| GymAdapt (ours) | AI plan + adaptive weights + logger | Free | Free - $24.99 | Unlimited workouts |
| Fitbod | AI workout plans that adapt | $15.99 | $95.99 (~$8/mo) | 7-day trial |
| Peloton App | Instructor-led classes | From $12.99 | - | Limited |
| JEFIT | Logger + big exercise library | $12.99 | $69.99 | Free with ads |
| Apple Fitness+ | Video classes, Apple Watch | $9.99 | $79.99 | Free Fitness app |
| Strong | Workout logger | $4.99 | $29.99 ($99.99 lifetime) | 3 routines |
| Hevy | Workout logger + social feed | $2.99 | $23.99 ($74.99 lifetime) | 4 routines |
| Nike Training Club | Video workouts | Free | Free | Everything |
| Future | 1:1 human coach | ~$199 | - | None |
US prices, October 2026. Your App Store shows your local price, which can differ.
Why Ladder costs more than most
Ladder charges for coaching, not software: a named coach programs each 6-week plan, records every session on video, and you train alongside a team. That is closer to a group class than a tracker, and it is priced like one. If you want a coach on screen, the yearly plan ($179.99, about $15 a month) is the way to pay. If you mostly want to know what to lift and when to go heavier, a planner or logger does that for a fraction of the price. Full breakdown: How much does the Ladder app cost?
Five ways to pay less
- Pay yearly. Ladder, Fitbod, Hevy, Strong and GymAdapt all cost 30-60% less per month on the yearly plan.
- Use the free trial on purpose. Set a reminder for the day before it bills. On iPhone you cancel in Settings › your name › Subscriptions.
- Look for lifetime licences. Hevy ($74.99) and Strong ($99.99) sell one-time unlocks that beat paying monthly within about two years.
- Start on a free tier. GymAdapt, Hevy, Strong and JEFIT all work without paying; upgrade only when you hit a limit you care about.
- Do not stack apps. One app that plans and logs beats a class app plus a separate tracker.
What you actually get at each price
- Free: logging, a library of exercises, sometimes a basic plan. GymAdapt's free version adds an AI plan and unlimited workouts.
- $2-5 a month (or about $25 a year): unlimited routines, full history and charts. GymAdapt Pro ($24.99/year) keeps your weights adjusting every set.
- $10-16 a month: AI planning (Fitbod) or a class library (Apple Fitness+, Peloton).
- $30 a month: a coach-led program with video for every session (Ladder).
- $150-200 a month: a real person who writes your plan and checks in (Future, Caliber coaching).
Whatever you pay, progress comes from doing a little more over time: one more rep, a bit more weight. An app is worth its price if it makes that easy to see and easy to do. Try GymAdapt free →
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. GymAdapt is free to $24.99 a year: after the free month, Pro renews unless you cancel in Settings, and the free version stays yours either way.Questions people ask
Why does Ladder cost more than other fitness apps?
Ladder sells coach-led programs with video for every session, which is priced like a group class (about $30 a month or $180 a year). For the full Ladder breakdown, see how much the Ladder app costs.
What is the average cost of a fitness app?
Most paid fitness apps cost $3 to $30 a month. Loggers are cheapest ($3-5), AI planners and class apps are in the middle ($10-16), and coach-led apps like Ladder are about $30. Human coaching apps cost around $150-200.
Is there a free fitness app that is actually good?
Yes. GymAdapt's free version includes an AI-built plan and unlimited workouts, and Pro is $24.99 a year (our app, iPhone only). Nike Training Club is free for video workouts, and Hevy is a good free logger.
Are yearly fitness app plans worth it?
If you will train for at least 4-6 months, yes. Yearly plans cost 30-60% less per month, and Ladder's works out to about $15 a month instead of $29.99.
How do I cancel a fitness app subscription on iPhone?
Open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, choose the app and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for.
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.Sources
- Ladder pricing
- Garage Gym Reviews: Ladder app review (pricing)
- SensAI: Fitbod review 2026 ($15.99/mo, $95.99/yr)
- SensAI: Hevy vs Strong 2026, verified prices and free-tier limits
- RecurDash: Hevy subscription pricing
- Jefit: Fitbod vs Strong vs Jefit vs Hevy (prices)
- Apple Fitness+
- Garage Gym Reviews: Nike Training Club review
- SensAI: Future app review 2026 (price and coaching)
- SensAI: fitness app pricing and free tiers 2026
