The best fitness app in 2026 is Nike Training Club, which is free on iPhone and Android. This list ranks seven fitness apps that are current and active today, from free workout apps to paid classes for Apple Watch users. We rebuilt it because most of the apps in the earlier version have faded.
| Rank | App | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nike Training Club | Free workouts |
| 2 | Apple Fitness+ | Apple Watch owners, $9.99 a month |
| 3 | Peloton App | Class variety |
| 4 | Strava | Runners and cyclists |
| 5 | Fitbod | Strength training |
| 6 | Couch to 5K | Beginner runners |
| 7 | MyFitnessPal | Food and exercise |
1. Nike Training Club: best free option
Nike Training Club is free on iPhone and Android, with guidance from trainers, athletes and wellness experts. Workouts cover high-intensity training, yoga and bodyweight sessions, and the app adds new content daily, lets you schedule workouts and includes structured programs with nutrition, recovery and mindset tips.
It is the first app we would download, because it costs nothing.
Cost: Free. Available: iOS and Android.
2. Apple Fitness+: best for Apple Watch owners
An ad-free video workout service that launched on December 14, 2020. It shows your Apple Watch stats live on screen and offers cycling, HIIT, kickboxing, yoga, rowing, Pilates, strength, treadmill, dance and core workouts, plus meditation.
Cost: $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year, with a one-month free trial for new subscribers. Available: iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, with an Apple Watch or iPhone.
3. Peloton App: best for class variety
You do not need a Peloton bike to use the app. It has 15-plus workout types, classes from 5 to 90 minutes and 55-plus instructors, and personalized plans. The page lists App One and App+ tiers and a 30-day free trial with a card.
The price display on the page was unclear, so check the current figure before signing up.
Cost: Tiered membership, 30-day free trial. Available: iOS, Android and web.
4. Strava: best for runners and cyclists
Strava launched in 2009 for GPS tracking of cycling and running, and it now covers dozens of activity types with a social feed. Its subscription adds routes, segment leaderboards and advanced training analysis, and every paid plan comes with a 30-day free trial.
Cost: Free tier, paid subscription. Available: iOS, Android and web.
5. Fitbod: best for strength training
Fitbod, founded in 2015, uses machine learning to personalize strength workouts by your goals, equipment and past performance. It has a free plan and a premium subscription.
Cost: Free plan, paid premium. Available: iOS and Android.
6. Couch to 5K: best for beginners who run
Couch to 5K is a nine-week plan that gradually takes a beginner to a 5 km run. Many apps deliver it, so choose one you like. It has outlasted most of the fitness apps from the original version of this list.
7. MyFitnessPal: best for pairing food and exercise
MyFitnessPal tracks calories, macros and exercise, and is a good partner for any workout app above. See our guide to dieting apps for more.
Cost: Free tier, paid Premium. Available: iOS and Android.
Which apps did we drop from the old list?
The earlier version listed FitStar, iMuscle, Workout Trainer, Interval Pro, Fitocracy, Yoga Studio and Daily Cardio Workout. Fitocracy was an online fitness social network that is described in the past tense, and we could not confirm the others are still maintained, so we replaced them.
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FAQ
What is the best fitness app in 2026?
Nike Training Club is our best free pick. Apple Fitness+ at $9.99 a month is best for Apple Watch owners, and Strava is best for runners and cyclists.
Is Nike Training Club free?
Yes. It is free on iPhone and Android.
How much is Apple Fitness+?
$9.99 a month or $79.99 a year, with a one-month free trial for new subscribers.
Do I need a Peloton to use the Peloton app?
No. The app offers classes in strength, yoga, meditation and outdoor running without a bike, with a 30-day free trial.
What is the best app for beginner runners?
A Couch to 5K plan, which takes you from walking to a 5 km run in nine weeks.
How we put this list together
We ranked these apps by cost, range of workouts and how easy they are to stick with, using each company’s own product pages, checked in October 2026.
Prices change by country and platform, so check the app store before you subscribe.
Last updated: October 2026.
