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Apple Fitness+ alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll fitness tracking apps

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Apple Fitness+: apple devices only; no Android or web app, and paid subscription with no free tier after the trial. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Apple Fitness+, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Peloton App currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Peloton App logoPeloton AppPaid—NoiOS, Android, Web5 of 568.8
2Strava logoStravaFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 564.8
3Garmin Connect logoGarmin ConnectFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 461.8
4ASICS Runkeeper logoASICS RunkeeperFree plan + paid$11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)NoiOS, Android6 of 659.4
5Fitbit logoFitbitFree plan + paid$9.99NoAndroid, iOS6 of 657.5
6Nike Run Club logoNike Run ClubFree—NoiOS, Android4 of 455.9
  1. Peloton App logo

    1. Peloton AppTop pick

    Best for: People who want instructor-led classes at home or the gym without buying Peloton hardware

    PaidiOS, Android, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apple Fitness+

    The best-known rival class library, with live classes and leaderboards, on Android and web too.

    Pros

    • Huge class library across 15+ workout types
    • Cardio classes work with any bike, treadmill or rower
    • Strong instructors and community features keep people motivated

    Cons

    • No free tier once the trial ends
    • Cheaper tier limits equipment cardio classes to three a month
    • Peloton hardware owners need a separate, pricier membership
    Visit Peloton App Compare with Apple Fitness+Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Peloton App a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Workout types
    15+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Instructors
    55+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Equipment
    Works with any bike, treadmill or rower
    Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    App One and App+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Strava logo

    2. Strava

    Best for: Runners and cyclists who want a social feed, segment leaderboards and to sync any GPS device

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apple Fitness+

    Better for runners and cyclists who mainly want GPS tracking and a social feed.

    Pros

    • Large active community with clubs, challenges and kudos
    • Segments and leaderboards make training competitive
    • Syncs with most GPS watches and bike computers
    • Free tier covers recording and sharing activities

    Cons

    • Leaderboards, route tools and deeper analysis need a subscription
    • Activities can be visible publicly unless privacy settings are changed
    • Training plans need the separate Runna bundle
    Visit Strava Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Strava a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free to join and use
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone, Android and web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device support
    Works with most GPS devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Subscription features
    Segment leaderboards, advanced training analysis, route tools
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Garmin Connect logo

    3. Garmin Connect

    Best for: Garmin watch owners who want detailed health and training data without paying for an app

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apple Fitness+

    Free with a Garmin watch, with built-in workouts and training plans and no subscription.

    Pros

    • Free with any Garmin device, with detailed health and training stats
    • Garmin Coach adaptive training plans at no extra cost
    • Customisable dashboard and long-term trend views

    Cons

    • Only really useful if you own Garmin hardware
    • Smaller social community than Strava
    • Some newer insights sit behind the Connect+ subscription
    Visit Garmin Connect Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Garmin Connect a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Mobile and web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Training plans
    Garmin Coach adaptive workouts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Challenges
    Step and distance challenges with friends
    Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device requirement
    Works with Garmin devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. ASICS Runkeeper logo

    4. ASICS Runkeeper

    Best for: New and casual runners who want guided workouts and a plan towards a first race

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apple Fitness+

    A simpler running tracker with guided plans and audio coaching that works on Android too.

    Pros

    • Audio-guided workouts from coaches, good for beginners
    • Training plans from 5K to marathon
    • Free basic GPS tracking

    Cons

    • Training plans and live tracking need Runkeeper Go
    • Focused on running; weak for cycling and other sports
    • Much smaller community than Strava
    Visit ASICS Runkeeper Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ASICS Runkeeper a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Owner
    ASICS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Training plans
    5K to full marathon
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid membership
    Runkeeper Go
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Guided workouts
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, Basic tracking and stats
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Fitbit logo

    5. Fitbit

    Best for: People who want an everyday wearable with strong sleep tracking and an easy health app

    Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apple Fitness+

    Fitbit Premium adds guided workouts and mindfulness sessions, and works on Android as well as iPhone.

    Pros

    • Detailed sleep tracking with stages and a sleep score
    • Wide hardware range, from screenless bands to smartwatches
    • Premium adds an AI coach that adapts workout plans

    Cons

    • Needs Fitbit or Google hardware to be useful
    • Best coaching features sit behind a subscription
    • Ongoing rebrand to Google Health means account and app changes
    Visit Fitbit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Fitbit a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    App name
    Now the Google Health app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium starting price
    $9.99
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI coach
    Built with Gemini
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sleep tracking
    Score, duration and stages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $9.99 (Google Health Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    3 months of coaching, per current offer
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Nike Run Club logo

    6. Nike Run Club

    Best for: Beginner and casual runners who want free coaching through audio-guided runs and training plans

    FreeiOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apple Fitness+

    Free guided audio runs and training plans, if the Time to Run style coaching is what you used Fitness+ for.

    Pros

    • Large library of free audio-guided runs from Nike coaches
    • Training plans and challenges at no cost
    • Live run location sharing with contacts
    • Apple Watch support

    Cons

    • Focused on running; other sports are not its strength
    • Less detailed training analysis than Strava or Garmin Connect
    • Requires a Nike account
    Visit Nike Run Club Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Nike Run Club a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Tracked metrics
    Pace, distance, elevation, heart rate, splits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Audio-guided runs
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Live location sharing
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Smartwatch
    Apple Watch
    Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Apple Fitness+ alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Peloton App logo

Best Apple Fitness+ alternative for most people

Peloton App

The best-known rival class library, with live classes and leaderboards, on Android and web too.

Nike Run Club logo

Best Apple Fitness+ alternative for a free option

Nike Run Club

Free guided audio runs and training plans, if the Time to Run style coaching is what you used Fitness+ for.

Strava logo

Best Apple Fitness+ alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Strava

Better for runners and cyclists who mainly want GPS tracking and a social feed.

Garmin Connect logo

Best Apple Fitness+ alternative for iPhone and Android

Garmin Connect

Free with a Garmin watch, with built-in workouts and training plans and no subscription.

Peloton App logo

Best Apple Fitness+ alternative for working in the browser

Peloton App

The best-known rival class library, with live classes and leaderboards, on Android and web too.

Apple Fitness+ alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Apple Fitness+?

Peloton App ranks first right now. The best-known rival class library, with live classes and leaderboards, on Android and web too. Strava and Garmin Connect follow it in our ranking.

Apple Fitness+ vs Peloton App: what's the difference?

Both Apple Fitness+ and Peloton App are paid products. Only Peloton App runs on Android and Web.

Is Apple Fitness+ free?

Apple Fitness+ is a paid product. Price: $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year; Free trial: 1 month for new subscribers. Checked on Apple Fitness+'s own site, November 2026.

How much do Apple Fitness+ alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Apple Fitness+ alternatives: ASICS Runkeeper, $11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go); Fitbit, $9.99. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Apple Fitness+?

Yes. Strava (free plan + paid), Garmin Connect (free plan + paid), ASICS Runkeeper (free plan + paid) and Fitbit (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Apple Fitness+?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Apple Fitness+?

The complaints we hear most: apple devices only; no Android or web app; paid subscription with no free tier after the trial; no live classes or leaderboards like Peloton.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Apple Fitness+, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.