Runna is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.3. Runna wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Fitbod on 1.
Runners training for a race who want structure without hiring a coach
Beginners and busy lifters who want each gym session planned for them
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Runna | Fitbod |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #8 of 12 | #10 of 12 |
| Developer | Strava | Fitbod Inc. |
| Pricing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Usable for free | No | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Runna better than Fitbod?
Runna is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.3. Runna wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Fitbod on 1.
Which is cheaper, Runna or Fitbod?
Runna: 7-day free trial, then $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year. Fitbod: Free trial, then from $12.99/month or $79.99/year on the US App Store. On value for money, Runna scores higher.
Do Runna and Fitbod work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Runna or Fitbod?
Fitbod scores higher on privacy (7.6/10). App Store label lists usage data as used to track you, and links health and fitness data, contact info, identifiers and usage data to you, partly for marketing. No ads in the app.
Strengths and weaknesses
Runna
- Plans built around your race date and schedule
- Workouts sync to popular watches
- Plans adapt as your fitness changes
- $119.99 a year is steep
- No free tier after the trial
- Identifiers are used for tracking
Runna builds a training plan around your race, your schedule and your current fitness, then adjusts it as you log runs. Workouts sync to an Apple Watch, Garmin, COROS or Fitbit, and plans cover everything from a first 5K to an ultramarathon. Coaches design the plans, and a 2026 partnership with Loughborough University is reviewing how they handle load and recovery. It's priced like a coach rather than an app, so casual joggers can skip it.
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Fitbod
- Removes the guesswork of planning workouts
- Adjusts weights and volume as you progress
- Video walkthroughs for over 1,000 exercises
- 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, and it learns from the edits you make. That takes the guesswork out of the gym, especially for beginners. The catch is the price: after the free trial you need a subscription, and logging feels slower than in Strong or Hevy.
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