Updated September 2026
4.7 on App Store
No ads, ever
1,000+ exercises

Fitloop vs Fitbod

Side-by-side review for 2026: programs, tracking, form help, and what each app gives you for free.

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Fitloop

The free app that grows from your first push-up to a full barbell program.

Bodyweight to barbell — guided training for every equipment level

Free forever, no ads|4.7 ★ rating
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Fitbod

AI-powered personalized workouts

AI gym workout generation

7-day trial|4.8 ★ rating

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureFitloopFitbod
FocusBodyweight to barbell — guided training for every equipment levelAI gym workout generation
Free VersionFree forever, no ads7-day trial
Paid Price$9.99/mo, $49.99/yr, or $199.99 lifetime$15.99/mo or $95.99/yr
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Apple Watch
App Store Rating4.74.8
Best ForAnyone who wants a free program they can run for months, at home or in the gym, and actually get strongerGym-goers who want AI to plan workouts based on equipment

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Pricing Comparison

PlanFitloopFitbod
FreeFree forever, no ads7-day trial
Paid$9.99/mo or $49.99/yr$15.99/mo or $95.99/yr
Lifetime$199.99One-time, foreverNot available

Pros & Cons

Fitloop

Pros

  • Beginner Calisthenics, the Reddit RR, 5×5 and 5/3/1 are all free
  • Form video on nearly every exercise, inside the workout
  • Bodyweight and weighted training in one logger, with last session's numbers on every set
  • No ads and no caps on routines or history
  • Progression ladders keep bodyweight training hard for years

Cons

  • The AI-built plan and AI coach need Fitloop+
  • Form videos are short clips, not follow-along classes
  • No social feed

Fitbod

Pros

  • Smart recommendations
  • Adapts to equipment
  • Great for travel
  • Apple Watch app

Cons

  • AI can feel generic over time
  • No live classes
  • Expensive
  • Limited wearable integration

Key Features

Fitloop Features

  • Beginner Calisthenics: a free, guided program from your first session
  • Free programs: Reddit Recommended Routine, 5×5, 5/3/1, GZCLP, PPL, dumbbell and barbell starters
  • Form video on nearly every exercise (YouTube demos, many as Shorts, right in the workout)
  • Bodyweight and weights in one logger: dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, cables, machines
  • Last session's numbers shown on every set
  • Progression ladders from your first push-up to one-arm variations
  • Built-in plate calculator for barbell sets
  • Rest timers, supersets and circuits
  • Unlimited custom routines, programs and exercises
  • Apple Health / Health Connect sync
  • AI-built plan and AI coach (Fitloop+)
  • No ads ever

Fitbod Features

  • AI workout generation
  • 1600+ exercises
  • Recovery tracking
  • Equipment profiles
  • Muscle fatigue tracking

What Users Say

"Definitely the best app for training. Calisthenics, gym, or whatever you want."

— Samuel Garcia

"Best bodyweight fitness app I've used. Tonnes of workouts with none of the complicated fluff."

— dnywhi 🇦🇺

"The only app I need! Everything looks and feels great."

— CommercialDeep 🇵🇱

"Beautifully designed, incredibly useful. Looks like a lot of effort was put into it."

— Viktor_withaK 🇺🇸

"My constant companion from scapular pulls to weighted exercises and skills work."

— Ghotiing 🇺🇸

"Got me to start exercising :)"

— Joslyn Wallace 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fitloop better than Fitbod?

For most people who want to get stronger, yes. Fitloop gives you a free program to follow (Beginner Calisthenics, the Reddit Recommended Routine, 5×5, 5/3/1 and more), a short form video on nearly every exercise, and one logger for bodyweight and weighted training that shows last session's numbers on every set. Fitbod focuses on ai gym workout generation; it fits best for gym-goers who want AI to plan workouts based on equipment.

Is Fitloop really free?

Yes. Every built-in program (including Beginner Calisthenics and the Reddit Recommended Routine), unlimited custom routines and programs, unlimited workout logging and history, form videos, and the plate calculator are free, with no ads. Fitloop+ ($9.99/mo, $49.99/yr, or $199.99 lifetime) is only for the AI: a personalized AI-built plan, AI workout generation, and the AI coach. The annual plan starts with a 2-week free trial.

Does Fitloop have the Reddit Recommended Routine?

Yes! Fitloop has the Reddit Recommended Routine (RR) built directly into the app with proper exercise progressions. You can start the routine immediately and the app will guide you through each exercise with the correct progression for your level.

How much does Fitbod cost?

Fitbod's free tier: 7-day trial. Paid: $15.99/mo or $95.99/yr. Fitloop's programs, logging and history are free forever with no ads; Fitloop+ ($9.99/mo, $49.99/yr, or $199.99 lifetime) adds only the AI features.

Which app has more exercises?

Fitloop has 1,000+ exercises covering bodyweight, barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell, and more, nearly all with a form video. Fitbod offers 1600+ exercises.

The Verdict

Fitloop gives you free programs (5×5, 5/3/1, GZCLP, PPL, dumbbell and barbell starters) and a logger that shows last session's numbers on every set, for barbells, dumbbells and bodyweight alike. Fitbod is more specialized for ai gym workout generation. If you want one app that takes you from bodyweight to barbell without paying, Fitloop is the better pick.

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