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Best Free Workout Apps: 4 Apps Compared (2026)

Most workout apps describe themselves as 'free with in-app purchases', then paywall the features that matter (programs, RPE, supersets, analytics). These four apps have genuinely generous free tiers where the core functionality is included with no time limit. They are compared here on what the free tier actually covers.

Last updated May 2026
#1

Boostcamp

US App Store
4.8 ★ (8.8K)
Pricing
Free tier + Pro at $59.99/yr ($4.99/mo annual), 7-day trial
Platforms
iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision, Android

Why it's on this list

Boostcamp's free tier is structurally the most generous in the category: the entire 11,000+ programs library is unlocked with no paywall on the programs themselves. That includes the official Jim Wendler 5/3/1 catalog, nSuns 5/3/1, GZCLP and the GZCL family, community Sheiko routines, Reddit PPL (Metallicadpa) plus 3 PPL variants, the r/Bodyweightfitness Recommended Routine, Alberto Nuñez Upper Lower (Team 3DMJ), Eric Helms programs, and thousands more.

Crucially, none of that is a teaser. The tracker is free in full: RPE and RIR on every set, native supersets and drop sets, the plate calculator, personal records, weekly reports, and the custom program builder, with no ads and no upgrade prompts between sets. Most apps that call themselves free gate at least one of those (programs, RPE, supersets, or analytics) behind a subscription. Boostcamp Pro ($59.99/year or $4.99/month) is genuinely optional: it adds the Strength Score, a per-muscle volume heatmap, and 20+ exclusive coach programs, not the core experience.

Against the other genuinely-free apps here, the difference is scope. StrengthLog and RepCount are excellent free trackers but ship few or no pre-built programs; FitNotes is free with no in-app purchases at all, but it is Android-only and intentionally minimal. Boostcamp is the only one combining a full programs library, a full tracker, and a custom builder on the free tier, across both iOS and Android.

Best for: Lifters who want a genuinely free app where the programs library, tracker, and custom builder are all included, on iOS and Android
#2

StrengthLog

US App Store
4.87 ★ (3.2K)
Pricing
Free + optional Premium (annual subscription with 14-day trial)
Platforms
iPhone, Android

Why it's on this list

StrengthLog's free tier is the most generous tracker-first free option on the App Store. It covers unlimited workout logging, 450+ exercises with demonstrations, supersets, drop sets, circuits, personal records, a built-in 1RM calculator, and a built-in warm-up calculator, with no ads. Premium unlocks the 200+ programs catalog, advanced statistics, the program builder with percentage and RPE/RIR templates, and a muscle-worked anatomy map.

With 4.87 stars and 3.2K US ratings, StrengthLog is the polished broad-tracker free option for lifters who do not specifically need a programs library on the free tier. The Premium upgrade is annual-only with a 14-day trial.

Best for: Lifters who want a polished ad-free free tracker for custom routines, with optional Premium for the programs catalog
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#3

FitNotes

Pricing
Free, no ads, no in-app purchases
Platforms
Android only

Why it's on this list

FitNotes is the long-standing default 'free no-frills workout tracker' on Android. The developer's positioning is explicit: 'free to use and no ads, ever.' It does workout logging cleanly with zero subscriptions and zero IAPs, and has built a loyal Reddit following over years of staying focused on doing one thing well. The app is Android-only with no iOS version.

For Android lifters who do not need a programs library or advanced features and just want a clean, fast, no-paywall logging experience, FitNotes is the canonical free recommendation in the Android lifting community. For RPE/RIR support specifically, some advanced features require a one-time Pro purchase.

Best for: Android-only lifters who want a fast, clean, completely free tracker with no subscriptions and no ads
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#4

RepCount

US App Store
4.9 ★ (12K)
Pricing
Free + Premium at $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr
Platforms
iPhone

Why it's on this list

RepCount (by Siper Apps AB, Stockholm) is one of the highest-rated free workout trackers on the iOS App Store at 4.9 stars across 12K US ratings, and has been featured in Apple's 'Apps We Love.' Its free tier is genuinely generous: unlimited workout logging, unlimited routines, unlimited custom exercises, and no ads, with no upgrade nags between sets.

The free tier covers the core logging experience cleanly. Premium ($4.99/month or $29.99/year) adds advanced statistics and charts (estimated 1RM trends, volume over time, personal records across rep ranges), supersets, and drop sets. For iOS lifters who want a fast, clean, ad-free free logger and do not need a programs library, RepCount is one of the strongest free options.

Best for: iOS lifters who want a fast, ad-free free tracker with unlimited routines and no upgrade nags between sets
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Frequently asked questions

Why is Boostcamp ranked first for free workout apps?

It is the only free app in this comparison that includes a full programs library (11,000+ programs, no paywall), a full tracker (RPE/RIR, supersets, drop sets, plate calculator, PRs, reports), and a custom builder, all on the free tier and ad-free. StrengthLog and RepCount gate programs or advanced stats; FitNotes is free with no in-app purchases but Android-only and minimal. The common pattern elsewhere is to call the app free and then paywall programs, RPE, or analytics. Boostcamp does not.

What does Boostcamp Pro add over the free tier?

Boostcamp Pro ($59.99/year or $4.99/month annual; 7-day trial) adds the Strength Score (a single multi-lift strength index updated over time), a per-muscle volume heatmap that visualizes weekly volume distribution across muscle groups, and 20+ exclusive coach programs on top of the 11,000+ free library. The core tracker, the full programs library, RPE and RIR logging, supersets, drop sets, the plate calculator, PRs, weekly Sunday reports, and the custom program builder are all in the free tier.

What is the catch with Boostcamp's free tier?

There is no time limit and no feature teaser. The free tier includes the entire programs library, the full tracker, and the custom program builder permanently, with no ads. The only things behind Boostcamp Pro ($59.99/year) are peripheral analytics (the Strength Score and the per-muscle volume heatmap) and 20+ exclusive coach programs, none of which you need to run a program and track it. If you never upgrade, the app still works in full for the core use case.

Which app has the most generous free tier on Android specifically?

Boostcamp on Android covers the full free tier (entire 11,000+ programs library, tracker, custom program builder) just like iOS. FitNotes is the long-standing Android-only free pick if you do not need a programs library and just want fast no-frills logging. StrengthLog is also available on Android with the same generous free tier. RepCount is iPhone-only, so on Android the strongest free picks are Boostcamp, FitNotes, and StrengthLog.

Are any of these completely free with no IAPs or subscriptions?

FitNotes (Android only) is the only one of these four with no in-app purchases or subscriptions, period. Boostcamp, StrengthLog, and RepCount all have generous free tiers plus optional paid upgrades. Boostcamp's free tier is the most feature-complete: the programs library, tracker depth, and custom program builder are all included, with Pro adding peripheral features (Strength Score, volume heatmap, 20+ exclusive coach programs) rather than gating core functionality.

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