Almost every fitness app calls itself free, but "free" covers a lot of ground. Some give you a full logger forever, some cap your routines until you pay, some are really a program library, and a few are guided video workouts. The honest way to pick is to start from what you actually want to do, then find the app built around that. Below are seven genuinely popular free options, each placed by the thing it does best, with the trade-offs stated plainly. Prices and free-tier limits shift over time, so treat any specific numbers as "check before you commit."
Hevy· Clean gym logging + social
A fast, ad-free workout logger with a genuinely nice interface, solid progress charts, and a following-and-feed social side that a lot of lifters love.
Worth knowing: The free tier caps how many saved routines you can keep; unlimited routines are a paid upgrade.
Pricing: Free, with an optional paid Pro tier
Strong· Simple, no-fuss logging
One of the original clean loggers. Log unlimited workouts forever, with good rest timers, plate math, and exercise history that just works.
Worth knowing: The free version limits custom routine templates and holds most progress charts behind the paid tier.
Pricing: Free, with an optional paid Pro tier
Jefit· Big exercise library + structure
A large exercise database with animated demonstrations, plenty of ready-made routines, and structured logging, so beginners aren't staring at a blank screen.
Worth knowing: The free version is ad-supported and reserves detailed analytics and some plans for the paid Elite tier.
Pricing: Free tier, paid Elite upgrade
FitNotes· Offline, no account, Android
Dead-simple, genuinely free with no ads, works fully offline, and never asks you to make an account. A favorite of people who just want to write down sets and reps.
Worth knowing: Android only, and deliberately minimal, so no guided workouts, video, or coaching. It's a logbook, not a trainer.
Pricing: Free, no ads
Boostcamp· Free named programs
A huge library of real, structured programs (including coach-designed ones) that you can follow and track for free, without hitting a routine paywall.
Worth knowing: It's built around following programs, so it's less of a free-form quick logger than Hevy or Strong.
Pricing: Free, with an optional paid Pro tier
Nike Training Club· Guided home + bodyweight workouts
Hundreds of trainer-led, follow-along video workouts across strength, HIIT, yoga, and mobility, completely free with no ads. Great for home and no-equipment training.
Worth knowing: It's guided sessions, not a barbell logger, so it's a weaker fit if your goal is tracking progressive-overload lifts.
Pricing: Free, needs a Nike account
FORMA· Form check + macro scan, no paywall
Combines on-device Form Check (counts reps and flags form issues rep-by-rep with a skeleton overlay, video never leaves your phone), photo-based Food Scan for calories and macros, a free plan builder, and 16 named programs like StrongLifts 5x5, 5/3/1, and nSuns, with the tools not paywalled.
Worth knowing: Newer and smaller than the incumbents; Form Check is beta and assistive, not a real coach; the food database is smaller than a dedicated calorie tracker's; and it's a broad training app rather than a specialized food logger.
Pricing: Free; optional $12/mo Premium removes ads only, unlocks no features
Try FORMA freeWhere FORMA fits
FORMA fits the person who wants more than a set-and-rep logbook without paying to unlock the useful parts. Its real differentiator is the combination: on-device form checking that counts reps and flags issues with a skeleton overlay, photo macro scanning, a free plan builder, and 16 actual named programs, all without a paywall on the tools. Where it's honestly weaker: it's newer with a smaller user base than Hevy, Strong, or Jefit, the Form Check is a beta assistive tool rather than a certified coach, the food database is smaller than a dedicated tracker like MyFitnessPal, and if all you want is the slickest pure gym logger or the deepest calorie diary, a specialist app may suit you better. The optional $12/mo Premium only removes ads, it doesn't gate features.
Frequently asked questions
Which free workout app is best for just tracking my lifts?
For plain gym logging, Hevy and Strong are the cleanest, and FitNotes is the best pick if you want something offline with no account (Android only). All three let you log workouts free, though Hevy and Strong cap saved routines or hide some charts behind their paid tiers.
Are these apps actually free, or free trials?
These are genuinely free apps, not time-limited trials. The catch varies: some cap saved routines (Hevy, Strong), some show ads (Jefit), and some reserve advanced analytics for a paid tier. FitNotes, Nike Training Club, and FORMA's core tools have no feature paywall, though FORMA offers an optional ad-removal upgrade.
What makes FORMA different from the other free apps?
FORMA bundles things that are usually separate: on-device Form Check that counts reps and flags form rep-by-rep, photo-based Food Scan for calories and macros, a plan builder, and real named programs, with the tools not paywalled. The trade-offs are that it's newer, Form Check is beta, and its food database is smaller than a dedicated calorie tracker's.
Which free app is best if I work out at home without equipment?
Nike Training Club is the strongest free pick for guided home and bodyweight training, with hundreds of trainer-led video sessions across strength, HIIT, yoga, and mobility. It's built around follow-along workouts rather than tracking barbell progression.
App pricing and free-tier limits change often. The notes above describe each app's general positioning as of July 2026 — check the app's own site for current details before you commit.