What are the best fitness apps for iOS?

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What are the best fitness apps for iOS?

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Best fitness apps for iOS	Price	Subscription	Last Updated
-- MyFitnessPal	-	-	Oct 26, 2023
-- Fitocracy	-	-	Jul 5, 2016
-- Zombies, Run!	-	-	Oct 6, 2019
-- Endomondo	-	-	Aug 2, 2018
-- Nike Training Club	-	-	Mar 30, 2022

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MyFitnessPal

Top Pro

Huge food database

This app's food database contains over 3 million different kinds of foods and all of their nutritional information. See More

Top Con

Requires diligent activity tracking for accurate recommendations

Unless every movement made, food eaten and drink consumed is logged, the recommendations for how much and what kind of food should be eaten will be off. See More

Top Pro

Works out daily calorie goal to help achieve a desired weight loss

When the user enters current weight, lifestyle and period of time they want to achieve their goals in, MyFitnessPal works out how many calories can be consumed to achieve said goal. See More

Top Pro

Works with many fitness trackers

MyFitnessPal works with Fitbit, Jawbone and many other fitness trackers. See More

Top Pro

Social features

It's possible to follow friend's progress and comment on their profile. See More

Top Pro

Cross-platform

MyFitnesspal has a website and apps for iPad, iPhone and Android so it can sync data between all devices. See More

Top Pro

Customized goals

This app lets users decide weight loss, calorie, exercise, and nutrient goals. See More

Top Pro

Over 350 exercises in database

Depending on the user's height, weight, and gender, MyFitnessPal is able to accurately predict how many calories have been burned. See More

Top Pro

Syncs with RunKeeper and MapMyFitness

MyFitnessPal can share information between RunKeeper and MapMyFitness. See More

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Fitocracy

Top Pro

Engaging community

You can post updates on progress and have other people comment on it, encouraging to keep working out. You can ask questions and a community of more than 1 million users will be there to answer. See More

Top Pro

Gamification keeps you motivated

Earn points, unlock achievements, take on challenges and quests and level up. Seeing progress, getting rewarded for activities and reaching a set threshold feels nice and helps in continuing to be motivated. Especially when just starting out. There's even a leaderboard so you can compare your progress to your friends. See More

Top Pro

Versatility

Fitocracy has solutions for all manners of workout regimens and styles. See More

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Zombies, Run!

Top Pro

Creative motivator

Zombies, Run! uses a creative story line to help motivate the jogger. A mission is given, which the runner must complete while collecting supplies and running from zombies. See More

Yanis's Experience

Very fun and original App !! See More

Top Pro

Variety of missions

There are currently over 120 missions available for purchase to help keep the workouts new and exciting. See More

Top Pro

Use your own playlist

Zombies, Run! narrates the mission over your own music playlist. See More

Top Pro

Realistic acting

The cast of vocal actors do a fantastic job of making the story feel as real as possible. See More

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score 2 · Answer 4

Endomondo

Top Pro

Generous free version

All the necessary features for a basic fitness app can be used without getting the Premium version. See More

Top Con

Calorie measure is way off

Unless you a heart rate monitor is used with this app (requires Premium), the burned calorie estimate is way off and based purely on weight, gender, duration of activity and speed (based on GPS tracking). See More

Top Pro

It's free

Top Con

Works only on outdoor activities

Indoor activities can be logged manually, but the app is created to track outdoor activities. See More

Top Pro

Motivates by giving optional challenges

Endomondo allows competing with others or setting and reaching personal goals. Winners of challenges get prizes. See More

Top Pro

Analyzes performance

Performance analysis can be viewed on Endomondo's homepage after a workout. See More

Top Pro

No need for an Internet connection

Once downloaded an Internet connection is not required, except for social features. See More

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Nike Training Club

Top Pro

It's free

Top Con

It takes up a lot of space

34 MB See More

Top Pro

Hundreds of workouts

It has hundreds of workouts in strength, cardio and combined categories with each category having multiple difficulty levels. A 15, 30 or 45 minute workout can be chosen. See More

Top Pro

No need for internet conection

Once downloaded, no Internet connection is required. See More

Top Pro

Easy to use

It's a sleek design and it's kept up all throughout the usage. See More

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Runtastic

Top Pro

Keeps a detailed history

The completed workout's map is saved along with all of the data collected about the workout. Because of this feature, users can easily track their improvement and accurately set goals. See More

Top Con

Needs phone to work - on AppleWatch

Only CON app cannot work w/o iphone (smartphone) close by - gotta carry phone. See More

Top Pro

Includes audio coach

The audio coach provides updates at each checkpoint. The trainer is capable of telling the user total duration, pace, speed, calories burned, calories burned, and heart rate (if wearing a monitor). See More

Top Con

Nags for "Gold Membership" even in paid "Pro" app

Top Pro

Measures & tracks way more than other apps

Measures distance, speed, pace, steps, HR, calories, elevation gain/loss. Easy interface, user friendly - wins in comparison with Strava, RunKeeper, and UA. Works great with AppleWatch. See More

Top Pro

Accurate exercise tracking

Runtastic is capable of informing users of their pace, distance traveled, heart rate, and altitude, along with a detailed map that is saved into "history". See More

Top Pro

Support for interval training

This app encourages users to utilize their interval training feature. This feature is easy to use because it is integrated with their voice coach who well notify the runner when the next interval is arriving. See More

Top Pro

Includes useful metrics

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Strava

Top Pro

Equipment tracking

This lets you figure out how many miles you've put on a pair of shoes before it's time to get a replacement pair. See More

Top Pro

Allows challenging other people

You can set a goal and challenge friends as well as local professional athletes. See More

Top Pro

Watch the Pro's

You are able to follow some profession athletes and see their training rides etc Makes you realise how hard they train See More

Top Pro

Has monthly challenges

Monthly Challenges encourage users to achieve longer distances, more elevation metres etc See More

Top Pro

Keeps track of segments without user manually timing them

Segments - can track your improvements or compare with friends, club members without manual input. Or you can keep them private See More

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score 2 · Answer 8

PumpUp

Top Pro

Customized workouts

The user chooses their goals, amount of time they plan to exercise, available equipment and more. PumpUp then builds the customized workouts, including providing video demonstrations. See More

Top Con

Can be harmful to those with poor self-esteem

PumpUp is like Instagram for fitness, which results in an endless feed of often athletic bodies. For those who harm their self-esteem by comparing themselves to others, this app may not be ideal. See More

Top Pro

Well designed and easy to use interface

The PumpUp interface has a beautiful clean and modern design. It's design is extremely user-friendly and intuitive to use. See More

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score 1 · Answer 9

Fitloop

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Subscription:$5/mo or $45/year

score 1 · Answer 10

C25K (Couch to 5 K)

Top Pro

Ideal progression for a new runner

C25K increases the difficulty at a pace that is challenging without being overwhelming, great for someone new to running or who hasn't been active for awhile See More

Top Pro

Proven success

Plenty of users have reported amazing success with this app, having no issue adhering to the program and achieving the desired results of running 5k in 8 weeks. See More

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Spitfire Athlete

Top Pro

Under active development

New workout plans are being added frequently. See More

Top Pro

Structured, targeted training plans

Plans are tailored for different skill levels and a large batch of exercises are rotated throughout the plan's length (4~12 weeks). See More

Answer 12

Freeletics Bodyweight - Workouts and Training

Top Pro

One subscription for three coaches

You do not need to get the subscriptions for all three coaches (bodyweight, running and gym) separately. Only one subscription allows for access to all of them. See More

Top Pro

Training with other athletes using Freeletics feed

The Freeletics feed is the gathering of a free athlete community. This is very important in terms of motivating others, as they get motivation from the community for their workouts. See More

Top Pro

Combine gym, bodyweight and running

The different training systems complement each other well and variety is key to keeping up your routine. Define your goals if it is lose weight, gain muscle or improve general fitness. See More

Top Pro

Bodyweight coach

The good thing here is you can follow the instructions of your coach anywhere anytime. No equipment is needed. Just the training app and the mat. See More

Top Pro

Free to choose your goal

Beginning with the app the first step is to decide whether the user would like to lose weight, gain muscle or focus on general fitness. It is helpful for the different perspectives of different users. See More

Top Pro

Running coach

Provides optimal combination of interval runs and longer distances. See More

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score 2 · Answer 13

Tona

Top Pro

Record any workout type

You can log workouts from multiple disciplines, from weightlifting to yoga to running. See More

Top Pro

See how your friends are working out

Share your workouts with friends and keep updated on their movements See More

score 1 · Answer 14

Vivafit

Top Pro

Selects a suitable program for the user

JollyAmaArhus's Experience

I've tryied the app when I was losing weight after staying home for a long time. And I can say that it's the best fitness app EVER! It's great opportunity to save money and time. SO I would recommend to try this app cause I fund a lot of benefits while using it. See More

Top Pro

Controls exercise's technique

Top Pro

Counts reps

Top Pro

Tracks your progress

Top Pro

Saves time and money

Top Pro

Inexpensive

Top Pro

You can train at home

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iNuba App - Fitness and Nutrition

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15 Options Considered

My Recommendation for MyFitnessPal

My Recommendation for MyFitnessPal

Huge food database

Requires diligent activity tracking for accurate recommendations

Works out daily calorie goal to help achieve a desired weight loss

Works with many fitness trackers

Social features

Cross-platform

Customized goals

Over 350 exercises in database

Syncs with RunKeeper and MapMyFitness

My Recommendation for Fitocracy

My Recommendation for Fitocracy

Engaging community

Gamification keeps you motivated

Versatility

My Recommendation for Zombies, Run!

My Recommendation for Zombies, Run!

Creative motivator

Variety of missions

Use your own playlist

Realistic acting

My Recommendation for Endomondo

My Recommendation for Endomondo

Generous free version

Calorie measure is way off

It's free

Works only on outdoor activities

Motivates by giving optional challenges

Analyzes performance

No need for an Internet connection

My Recommendation for Nike Training Club

My Recommendation for Nike Training Club

It's free

It takes up a lot of space

Hundreds of workouts

No need for internet conection

Easy to use

My Recommendation for Runtastic

My Recommendation for Runtastic

Keeps a detailed history

Needs phone to work - on AppleWatch

Includes audio coach

Nags for "Gold Membership" even in paid "Pro" app

Measures & tracks way more than other apps

Accurate exercise tracking

Support for interval training

Includes useful metrics

My Recommendation for Strava

My Recommendation for Strava

Equipment tracking

Allows challenging other people

Watch the Pro's

Has monthly challenges

Keeps track of segments without user manually timing them

My Recommendation for PumpUp

My Recommendation for PumpUp

Customized workouts

Can be harmful to those with poor self-esteem

Well designed and easy to use interface

My Recommendation for Fitloop

My Recommendation for Fitloop

My Recommendation for C25K (Couch to 5 K)

My Recommendation for C25K (Couch to 5 K)

Ideal progression for a new runner

Proven success

My Recommendation for Spitfire Athlete

My Recommendation for Spitfire Athlete

Under active development

Structured, targeted training plans

My Recommendation for ELAVAIT

My Recommendation for ELAVAIT

My Recommendation for Freeletics Bodyweight - Workouts and Training

My Recommendation for Freeletics Bodyweight - Workouts and Training

One subscription for three coaches

Training with other athletes using Freeletics feed

Combine gym, bodyweight and running

Bodyweight coach

Free to choose your goal