Honest fitness app reviews. Real workout-library data.

App-by-app reviews of Peloton App, Apple Fitness+, Nike Training Club, Strava, MyFitnessPal, Fitbod, Future, and Centr — class library, equipment requirements, integrations.

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Top picks for 2026

Nike Training Club

Free · Score 5/5

100% free workout app from Nike. 200+ workouts. No subscription required.

Peloton App

$12.99/mo · Score 5/5

App-only subscription to Peloton's class library. Works without Peloton hardware.

Apple Fitness+

$9.99/mo · Score 4/5

Apple's subscription. Tight Watch + iPhone integration. Best for Apple-only households.

Strava

$11.99/mo · Score 4/5

Social fitness tracker for runners + cyclists. Best for outdoor activities + community.

MyFitnessPal

$19.99/mo · Score 4/5

Calorie + macro tracking. Largest food database. Owned by Francisco Partners.

Fitbod

$12.99/mo · Score 4/5

AI-personalized strength workouts. Best for gym lifters.

Head-to-head comparisons

Best fitness app for…

Best Fitness App Overall

Top picks across class library, instructor quality, and value

Best Free Fitness App

Genuinely free — no paywalls, no time-limited trials

Best Fitness App for Running

Run tracking, training plans, route discovery, community

Best Fitness App for Strength Training

Personalized lifting programs, exercise libraries, progress tracking

Best Fitness App for Apple Watch

Real-time metrics on Watch, deep workout-API integration

Best Fitness App for Calorie Tracking

Macro tracking, food database, barcode scanner

Best Fitness App with Personal Trainer

1-on-1 human trainer accountability via app

Best Fitness App for Yoga

Quality yoga instruction across styles and levels