Apple Fitness+ review

Apple Fitness+ ranks first because it pairs a broad class library with the lowest paid price here. Apple lists 12 workout types, from Strength and HIIT to Yoga, Pilates, Rowing and Treadmill Run, plus Meditation, with new sessions every week from 5 to 45 minutes. Plans are built for you: Fitness+ creates Custom Plans from your favorite activities, with Stay Consistent and Push Further options, and the For You tab updates as you train. Apple states that all you need is an iPhone, while Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 3 or a Bluetooth heart rate monitor add live heart rate and calories on screen and the Burn Bar. The service can be shared with up to five family members and streamed to Apple TV or AirPlay TVs. The limits are the ecosystem, since there is no Android app, and the format, since it is a class library rather than a lifting log that progresses your weights. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

iPhone owners who want a low-cost class library

Price

$9.99 per month or $79.99 per year after a 1-month free trial.

New subscribers get 1 month of Apple Fitness+ free, then pay $9.99 per month or $79.99 annually.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 12 workout types including HIIT, Strength, Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Rowing and Treadmill Run, plus Meditation
• New sessions every week, from 5 to 45 minutes, with or without equipment
• Prebuilt Custom Plans such as Stay Consistent and Push Further on the Plans page
• Real-time metrics from Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 3 or any Bluetooth heart rate monitor
• Sharing with up to five family members, each with a personalized experience

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year is the lowest paid price on this list
• Strength: Only an iPhone is needed; Apple Watch is optional
• Strength: One subscription covers up to five family members through Family Sharing
• Weakness: Requires an iPhone, so Android owners cannot use it
• Weakness: Sessions top out at 45 minutes
• Weakness: No algorithm that sets weights and reps from your logged lifts, unlike Fitbod

Key facts

• Price: $9.99 per month, $79.99 per year
• Free trial: 1 month for new subscribers
• Workout types: 12, plus Meditation
• Session length: 5 to 45 minutes
• Family sharing: Up to five family members

Where it ranks

Apple Fitness+ is No. 1 in our Best Fitness Apps verdict.