It's close: Fitbod edges it 8.4 to 8.3, so the right pick depends on what you need. Fitbod wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Peloton on 2.
Beginners and busy lifters who want each gym session planned for them
Class lovers who want instructor energy for cycling, running and strength at home
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Fitbod | Peloton |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #7 of 9 | #8 of 9 |
| Developer | Fitbod, Inc. | Peloton Interactive, Inc. |
| Pricing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Usable for free | No | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Strengths and weaknesses
Fitbod
- Removes the guesswork of planning workouts
- Adjusts weights and volume as you progress
- Video demos across its exercise library
- Subscription required after the trial
- Logging is slower than dedicated trackers
Fitbod builds your next strength workout for you. It looks at your equipment, recent training and muscle recovery, then picks exercises, sets and weights that progress over time. That takes the guesswork out of the gym, especially for beginners. The catch is the price: after a short free trial you need a subscription, and logging feels slower than in Strong or Hevy.
Full Fitbod review
Peloton
- Excellent instructors and production quality
- Huge variety of class types and lengths
- Follow along on any bike, treadmill or mat
- Pricier than most workout apps
- Best metrics require Peloton hardware
Peloton's app has the most energetic class library in fitness. You get live and on-demand cycling, running, strength, yoga and meditation classes led by instructors with real personality, and you don't need Peloton hardware for most of them. Production quality is excellent. It costs more than most fitness apps, though, and the best metrics are tied to Peloton's own bikes and treads.
Full Peloton review
