GymAdapt: if you do not know which to pick, pick this one
It answers the beginner's questions (what, how, how heavy) and the experienced lifter's (is it going up), free. Pro is $24.99 a year if you want the weights to keep adjusting after 30 days. Get GymAdapt free on the App Store →
People ask this in one sentence and want one answer. Below is one pick per situation, a runner-up, and why, in a table you can read in a minute. Each app's free limits are the ones we verified in October 2026. Longer rankings: free workout app, best gym apps, gym app tier list.
One pick per situation
| Your situation | Recommend | Runner-up | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Just tell me what to do at the gym" | GymAdapt (ours), free | Fitbod (paid, $95.99/yr) | Both plan and set weights; only GymAdapt is free and shows a video per lift |
| "I have a program, I need a fast log" | Hevy, free | Strong, free | Hevy: 4 routines + feed; Strong: 3 routines, fastest table |
| "I am a complete beginner" | GymAdapt, free | Nike Training Club, free | Decisions made for you vs guided classes |
| "I want to run 5/3/1 / PPL / GZCLP" | Boostcamp, free tier | GymAdapt builds its own | Named programs vs a plan built for your days |
| "I train at home with no equipment" | Nike Training Club, free | GymAdapt starter session, free | Classes vs a 10-minute guided session |
| "I want the biggest exercise library" | JEFIT, free with ads | GymAdapt (1,500+ with video) | Database size vs filmed demos |
| "I might want a human coach later" | Caliber, free plans | Future ($199/mo) | Free now, coaching from $19/mo |
| "I never want to see a paywall" | Nike Training Club | Gymshark Training | Both fully free; neither picks weights |
| "I want to see my strength going up" | GymAdapt, free | Hevy (3 months of charts free) | e1RM per lift + next weight set from it |
US App Store prices, checked October 2026; prices vary by country.
The free limits, in one place
- GymAdapt: plan, videos, logging free; weights auto-adjust for 30 days, then Pro ($4.99/mo, $24.99/yr); coach chat 25 messages week one, then 15 a week.
- Hevy: unlimited logging, 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, 3 months of charts, ads. Pro $23.99/yr.
- Strong: unlimited logging, 3 routines. PRO $29.99/yr.
- Nike Training Club, Gymshark Training: fully free.
- Boostcamp: core programs and tracker free; full library ~$59.99/yr.
- JEFIT: tracker and plans free with ads; Elite $69.99/yr.
- Caliber: plans and logging free; coaching from $19/mo.
- Fitbod, Ladder, Apple Fitness+: 7-day trials, then $95.99, $179.99 and $79.99 a year.
How we ranked them. Four things, in order: what you get in a normal training week without paying, whether the app decides your plan and your next weight or leaves that to you, whether every exercise has a demo you can watch at the rack, and price if you do pay. GymAdapt is our app and we say so wherever it appears; where another app is better, the table says that too. Prices were checked in October 2026 and are US App Store prices.
All of them, ranked
1. GymAdapt (our app)
Free: An AI-built plan for your goal, days, equipment and injuries; unlimited workouts; a video for every lift; full set logging; weights that adjust from what you log for your first 30 days; 25 AI coach messages in your first week, then 15 a week; 3 new AI plans in your first month, then 2 a month.
Paid: Pro is $4.99/month or $24.99/year with a 7-day free trial. It keeps your weights adjusting after the free 30 days, plus unlimited AI coaching and plans. Code TRYFREE01 gives a month of Pro free.
2. Hevy
Free: Unlimited logging, 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, 3 months of charts, ads.
Paid: Pro $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime; Hevy Trainer (plan generator) is Pro.
3. Strong
Free: Unlimited logging, 3 routines.
Paid: PRO $4.99/month, $29.99/year or $99.99 lifetime.
4. Nike Training Club
Free: Everything: classes, programs, yoga, mobility. No lifting tracker.
Paid: Nothing; the app is fully free.
5. Boostcamp
Free: Dozens of complete programs and a tracker.
Paid: Pro about $59.99/year for the full library.
6. JEFIT
Free: Full tracker and plans, with ads.
Paid: Elite $12.99/month or $69.99/year.
7. Caliber
Free: Plans, logging and progress tracking.
Paid: Group coaching from $19/month; 1:1 coaching $200+/month.
8. Gymshark Training
Free: Workouts, programs and logging.
Paid: Nothing; the app is 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
Can you recommend a free workout app?
GymAdapt (our app) as the default: free plan, video per exercise, weights set for you. Hevy if you only need to log a program you already have.
What free workout app do most people use?
Hevy and Strong are the most-recommended free loggers on Reddit and in gym forums. GymAdapt is the pick if you want the plan and weights decided for you, which neither of those does free.
Which free workout app has no ads?
GymAdapt, Strong, Nike Training Club and Gymshark Training are ad-free. Hevy and JEFIT show ads in the free version.
Is there a free workout app that works without an account?
GymAdapt lets you train as a guest; an account is optional for sync and crews. Most others require an account to start.
Which free workout app is best for iPhone?
GymAdapt is iPhone-only and built for it. Hevy, Strong and JEFIT run on both iPhone and Android and have Apple Watch apps.
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 $59.99 once for lifetime. iPhone only. In English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Japanese.Sources
- SensAI: fitness app pricing and free tiers 2026
- SensAI: Hevy vs Strong 2026, verified prices and free-tier limits
- SensAI: Hevy review 2026 ($2.99/mo, $23.99/yr, $74.99 lifetime; free-tier limits)
- SensAI: Strong app review 2026 (price, free vs PRO)
- SensAI: Fitbod review 2026 ($15.99/mo, $95.99/yr)
- Subger: Jefit Elite pricing
- Boostcamp: is Boostcamp free? (Pro pricing)
- Nike Training Club on the App Store
- Gymshark Training on the App Store
- Garage Gym Reviews: Caliber strength training app
- SensAI: Future app review 2026 (price and coaching)
