Disclosure: I'm the developer of GoldLift, one of the apps compared here. Competitor facts are from their own listings and reviews, dated below, and I list where they beat GoldLift.

Quick answer: If you like Fitbod's idea (an algorithm that plans each workout for you) but not its price (about $15.99/month or $95.99/year after a 7-day trial, no permanent free tier), GoldLift is the closest free alternative. It builds a plan from your goal and equipment, adjusts loads per set from your results, and adds a chat coach, nutrition, gamification and social features. Fitbod still has the edge in per-session muscle-recovery modelling and runs on Android today.

Prices checked 23 October 2026 (US App Store). Fitbod shows legacy and regional prices, so verify in-app.

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GoldLift Fitbod

Price Free About $15.99/month or $95.99/year, 7-day trial, no free tier

Programme AI builds a structured programme (e.g.…