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Start My $19 Starter WeekWhat you pay for a workout app comes down to one question: do you want to track the training you already plan, or do you want the app to build the plan for you? Trackers are the cheapest — often free. Plan builders and AI coaches cost more because the programming is the product.
Here is what six popular options actually cost, with every price verified from an official source as of June 2026.
Quick Summary
| App | Type | Free option | Paid (monthly) | Paid (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hevy | Tracker | Yes | ~$3.99 | $23.99 |
| Strong | Tracker | Yes | ~$4.99 | $29.99 |
| JEFIT | Tracker | Yes (Basic) | $12.99 | $69.99 |
| MySetPlan | Reviewed plan service | $19 Starter Week | $69 membership | Not offered |
| Fitbod | Plan builder | 7-day trial | $15.99 | $95.99 |
| Dr. Muscle | AI coach | Limited free | $49.99 | $399.99 |
Two Kinds of Workout App
Trackers — Hevy, Strong, and JEFIT — are logging tools. They store your workouts, show progress charts, and hold large exercise databases. They are excellent and inexpensive, but they do not decide what you should train. If you can write and progress your own program, a free tracker may be all you need.
Plan builders and coaching services prepare the exercises, sets, reps, and progression. MySetPlan uses automated drafting with Ely responsible for final approval; automated generators and higher-touch coaching services use different levels of human involvement.
What Each One Costs
Trackers (cheapest)
- Hevy — Free to use. Hevy Pro adds extra routines and analytics for about $3.99/month or $23.99/year (App Store).
- Strong — Free with a generous logging tier. Strong PRO is about $4.99/month or $29.99/year (App Store).
- JEFIT — Free Basic tier with a large exercise library. JEFIT Elite is $12.99/month or $69.99/year.
Plan builders and AI coaches
- MySetPlan — $19 one-time Starter Week with no automatic renewal, or $69/month for a reviewed four-week plan, monthly check-in, and up to two structured changes. The Starter Week is normally delivered in 1–3 business days and its full price is credited if you join within 14 days of the plan appearing in your account.
- Fitbod — $15.99/month or $95.99/year, with a 7-day free trial. Generates workouts from your logged history and available equipment.
- Dr. Muscle — Offers a limited free plan; the paid AI coach is $49.99/month or $399.99/year.
A Few Things That Change the Real Price
- Annual vs monthly. Some apps are cheaper paid yearly. MySetPlan currently offers a one-time Starter Week and a monthly membership rather than annual billing.
- App Store vs website. The same app can show different prices on iOS, Android, and the web, and stores sometimes run introductory or regional pricing. The figures above are the standard published prices.
- Free does not mean free forever. Trackers with free tiers often gate analytics, extra routines, or backups behind a paid upgrade.
So Which Is the Best Value?
There is no single cheapest winner — it depends on what you need:
- If you already program your own training, a free tracker (Hevy, Strong, or JEFIT) is the best value.
- If you want a named person responsible for reviewing the plan, compare the scope as well as price. MySetPlan starts with a $19 reviewed week; monthly membership is $69.
- The most expensive option is not automatically the best. Match the tool to the job: a tracker if you want to log training, a plan builder if you want it programmed for you.
For a closer look at how a structured monthly plan differs from a daily workout generator, see MySetPlan vs Fitbod.
How We Verified These Prices
Prices were verified as of June 2026 from each app's official source: Fitbod, JEFIT, Hevy, Strong, and Dr. Muscle. MySetPlan pricing reflects our own current plans. App Store subscription prices can vary by region and change over time, so always check the app before subscribing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are free workout trackers good enough?
Free trackers like Hevy, Strong, and JEFIT can work well if you already know how to program your own training. They log sets, reps, and progress. What they do not do is decide what you should train. If you want the program built and progressed for you, a plan-builder app like MySetPlan, Fitbod, or Dr. Muscle does that for a higher monthly cost.
What is the cheapest way to get a structured workout plan?
MySetPlan starts with a $19 one-time Starter Week and no automatic renewal. Ely reads your assessment and checks and approves the complete plan. The monthly membership is $69. Free trackers are cheaper, but they require you to bring or design the program yourself.
Do workout apps offer free trials?
Several do. MySetPlan does not offer a free trial for new purchases; its $19 Starter Week is a one-time purchase with no automatic renewal. Fitbod and other providers may offer trials or free tiers. Always check current checkout terms.
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