Fitbod vs Strong: which workout app fits you?

Fitbod and Strong are both popular, well-reviewed workout apps, and they suit different people. Tap what sounds like you and the picker shows which fits best. We also include a third option, Sturdy, which our studio makes, so you can see it next to both.

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Fitbod vs Strong vs Sturdy at a glance

	Fitbod	Strong	Sturdy
Core idea	Anyone building muscle, strength or losing weight	A simple, fast workout logger for the gym	Adults using GLP-1 or other weight-management medication
Account, ads, privacy	See its listing	See its listing	No account; health records are never sent
Price to start	Free download, subscription	Free download, optional Pro	Free download, optional Sturdy Pro
App Store ratings	4.8 from about 290,000 ratings	4.9 from about 109,000 ratings	Newer, fewer ratings so far

Facts from each app's App Store listing, November 2026. Sturdy is made by Honest Little Apps, the studio behind this page.

Who each one is for

Choose Fitbod if…You want deep, customised training, and it's an award-winning, hugely popular app.

Choose Strong if…You run your own program and want the fastest possible gym log, and it's a favourite with lifters.

Or try Sturdy if…You're on a GLP-1 and want a simple, private way to keep strength and protein on track.

Want more detail? See Fitbod compared in depth, or browse all honest comparisons.

Sturdy: Strength on GLP-1

Sturdy: Strength on GLP-1 is a strength training planner and protein log for adults using GLP-1 or other prescribed weight-management medication. Short sessions, a manageable weekly routine and no account.

Free on the App Store

Questions

Which is better, Fitbod or Strong?

Fitbod writes your workouts for you. Strong logs the workouts you already plan. If you want to be told what to do, Fitbod; if you want a fast log, Strong.

Is Sturdy free?

Sturdy is free to download. Price to start: Free download, optional Sturdy Pro.

Where did these comparison facts come from?

From each app's App Store listing in November 2026. Features and prices change, so check the listing before you decide.

Updated November 12, 2026.

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