Best Free Workout Apps (2026): Which One to Choose
There are two kinds of workout app: the ones that build the plan for you and the ones that log the plan you already have. Here is what each offers for free, without the fluff.
Which to choose
- To build the plan from scratch, free and with no sign-up: Kinyvo.
- To log loads with charts and a social feed: Hevy (with free-tier limits).
- For a simple diary on Android: FitNotes.
Side-by-side comparison
- What it is
- Kinyvo: Personalised diet and workout generator
- Hevy: Gym workout logging app
- FitNotes: Workout logging app (gym diary)
- Price
- Kinyvo: 100% free, no paid tier
- Hevy: Free with limits; Hevy Pro from about US$2.99/month, US$23.99/year or US$74.99 lifetime (US prices, 2026)
- FitNotes: Free, with extra features as a one-off purchase
- What is free
- Kinyvo: Everything: diet, workout, ready-made menus, PDF, shopping list and Train mode
- Hevy: Unlimited workout logging, but up to 4 routines, 7 custom exercises and 3 months of charts
- FitNotes: Workout logging and progress tracking
- Builds a personalised meal plan
- Kinyvo: Yes, free, with calories and macros
- Hevy: No
- FitNotes: No
- Builds a personalised workout
- Kinyvo: Yes, free, gym or home
- Hevy: Pro only (Hevy Trainer)
- FitNotes: No: you build and log your own routine
- Logging (diary)
- Kinyvo: Train mode with sets, rest timer and last-session loads; no food diary
- Hevy: Complete: sets, loads, records, rest timer and a social feed
- FitNotes: Yes, simple and fast
- Where it works
- Kinyvo: Browser on phone, tablet and desktop (can be added to your home screen)
- Hevy: iOS, Android, Apple Watch, Wear OS and web
- FitNotes: Android (FitNotes) and iOS (FitNotes 2)
| Side-by-side comparison | Kinyvo | Hevy | FitNotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Personalised diet and workout generator | Gym workout logging app | Workout logging app (gym diary) |
| Price | 100% free, no paid tier | Free with limits; Hevy Pro from about US$2.99/month, US$23.99/year or US$74.99 lifetime (US prices, 2026) | Free, with extra features as a one-off purchase |
| What is free | Everything: diet, workout, ready-made menus, PDF, shopping list and Train mode | Unlimited workout logging, but up to 4 routines, 7 custom exercises and 3 months of charts | Workout logging and progress tracking |
| Builds a personalised meal plan | Yes, free, with calories and macros | No | No |
| Builds a personalised workout | Yes, free, gym or home | Pro only (Hevy Trainer) | No: you build and log your own routine |
| Logging (diary) | Train mode with sets, rest timer and last-session loads; no food diary | Complete: sets, loads, records, rest timer and a social feed | Yes, simple and fast |
| Where it works | Browser on phone, tablet and desktop (can be added to your home screen) | iOS, Android, Apple Watch, Wear OS and web | Android (FitNotes) and iOS (FitNotes 2) |
You can use both
The combo that works best: generate the plan on Kinyvo and, if you want long history, log it in a tracking app. Kinyvo's Train mode already covers most sessions on your phone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best free workout app?
It depends on what you need. To build the plan for free, Kinyvo. To log workouts, Hevy and FitNotes have free versions — Hevy limits routines and charts on its free plan.
Is there a 100% free workout app?
Kinyvo is 100% free: no paid tier, no mandatory sign-up and no limit on generated plans.
Sources
- SensAI — Hevy review 2026 (free vs Pro limits and prices)
- AlternativeTo — FitNotes
- App Store — FitNotes 2
Information about third-party apps comes from public sources checked in October 2026; prices and limits may change — check each app's official site. The names Hevy, FitNotes are trademarks of their respective owners; Kinyvo is not affiliated with them.