Why is Boostcamp ranked first for budget workout apps?
Boostcamp is not the single cheapest subscription number here, Hevy and Strong both undercut its annual rate. It ranks first because of what its free tier already includes before you pay anything: the entire 11,000+ program library (5/3/1, nSuns, GZCLP, Reddit PPL, and thousands more), the complete tracker (RPE/RIR, supersets, drop sets, plate calculator, personal records, weekly reports), and the custom program builder, all with no routine cap and no paywall. Hevy and Strong's free tiers cap the number of custom routines you can save, so their cheap paid tiers exist partly to remove a limitation the free tier imposes. Boostcamp's paid tier exists to add extras on top of a free tier that is already feature-complete.
Isn't Hevy actually cheaper than Boostcamp?
Yes, on a pure subscription-price basis. Hevy Pro is about $2/month when billed annually ($23.99/year), and Strong PRO is about $2.50/month annually ($29.99/year), both lower than Boostcamp Pro's $4.99/month annual rate ($59.99/year). The difference is what you get for $0: Boostcamp's free tier already includes the full programs library and full tracker, while Hevy and Strong's free tiers cap custom routines, so you are more likely to need their paid tier just to use the app the way you want. If your priority is the single lowest monthly number and you are comfortable building your own routines, Hevy is the cheapest option here.
What does under $10/month actually get you across these four apps?
All four apps have a paid tier priced under $5/month when billed annually: Boostcamp Pro ($4.99), Hevy Pro (about $2), Strong PRO (about $2.50), and RepCount Premium (about $2.50). Boostcamp's paid tier adds the Strength Score, a per-muscle volume heatmap, and 20+ exclusive coach programs on top of a free tier that already has the full programs library and tracker. Hevy, Strong, and RepCount's paid tiers primarily remove a free-tier cap on custom routines and add analytics; none of the three ships a comparable pre-built programs library at any price.
Why aren't Fitbod, JEFIT, Alpha Progression, or Dr. Muscle on this list?
Their cheapest tiers are all above the $10/month mark this list is built around. Fitbod Elite is $12.99 to $15.99/month, JEFIT Elite is $12.99/month, Alpha Progression Premium is $12.99/month, and Dr. Muscle is $48.99/month, the most expensive of any workout app in Boostcamp's tracked comparisons. All four are covered in detail elsewhere: see the full Boostcamp vs Fitbod and Boostcamp vs JEFIT comparisons, and the Best Apps for Hypertrophy roundup for Alpha Progression and Dr. Muscle.
Is there a way to pay $0 instead of under $10?
Yes. Boostcamp's free tier already includes the full 11,000+ program library, the complete tracker, and the custom program builder, so you never have to pay to get the core functionality this page is about. See Best Free Workout Apps for the full breakdown of what each app's free tier actually covers, since 'free' claims vary widely between apps.
Do lifetime purchases beat subscriptions for a budget lifter?
For a long-term user, yes, arithmetically. Strong's $99.99 lifetime buyout pays for itself against the $4.99/month plan in about 20 months, and against the $29.99/year plan in a little over 3 years. Hevy's $74.99 lifetime buyout pays for itself against its $23.99/year plan in about 3 years. Boostcamp does not currently offer a lifetime option; Pro is subscription-only at $59.99/year or $14.99/month. If you know you will use an app for years, a lifetime purchase from Hevy or Strong is the cheapest total cost of ownership among the paid options here.
How current is this pricing?
All prices on this page were verified directly from each app's official pricing page or its US App Store listing on July 13, 2026. Subscription prices change often and can vary by region and by Apple's App Store pricing tier, so check each app's current listing before subscribing if you are reading this well after that date.
