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Apple Fitness+ Review
Trainer-led video workouts on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
- iOS
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
Apple Fitness+ suits people who already own Apple devices and want a varied library of short workouts with live heart rate on screen. The trade-offs: it runs only on Apple hardware, workouts are in English, and the Fitness app is rated just 2.9/5 on the US App Store.
Best for: iPhone, Apple Watch or Apple TV owners who want guided home workouts
Skip it if: Android or Windows users, since the service is Apple-only
Pros
- 12 workout types from Strength and HIIT to Yoga, plus Meditation; 5 to 45 minutes each, most with no equipment
- Works with an iPhone 8 or later; an Apple Watch is optional
- 1-month free trial, shareable with up to five family members, available in Apple One
Cons
- Runs only on Apple devices
- Workouts are in English; per Wikipedia, subtitles cover only seven languages
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- New sessions every week, per the official page
Cons
- The Fitness app scores 2.9/5 on the US App Store, with users citing Apple TV playback bugs and occasional Apple Watch connection failures
Best for
- Households that want one plan shared with up to five family members
Skip it if
- Anyone who needs workouts guided in a language other than English
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
Apple Fitness+ is Apple's subscription service for video workouts and meditation, watched on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV 4K, with audio workouts on Apple Watch. The official page lists 12 workout types, from Strength and HIIT to Yoga, plus Meditation. Sessions run 5 to 45 minutes, with new ones added every week.
The highlight is on-screen metrics during workouts with an Apple Watch, a Bluetooth heart-rate sensor, or AirPods Pro 3 and Powerbeats Pro 2 (which need iOS 26). The Burn Bar compares your effort with others who did the same workout. Custom Plans, Stacks and Audio Focus round it out. Per Wikipedia, since iOS 16.1 you can subscribe without an Apple Watch but see fewer metrics.
List price is $9.99/month or $79.99/year; Apple's Vietnam page shows 69,000 VND/month or 499,000 VND/year. New subscribers get a 1-month trial, or 3 months with an eligible device purchase (not for previous subscribers). One plan can be shared with up to five family members, or bought as part of Apple One.
It fits people already on iPhone or Apple Watch. Android users should look at alternatives such as Nike Training Club, Peloton, Sweat or Freeletics, and English-only workouts are a barrier for some. Note that the 2.9/5 App Store score covers the whole Fitness app, not just Fitness+.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Fitness+
Personal$9.99/mo
$6.67/mo billed yearly
Per the official page: $9.99/month or $79.99/year (about $6.67/month), auto-renewing until cancelled. Shareable with up to five family members via Family Sharing. Apple's Vietnam page lists 69,000 VND/month or 499,000 VND/year.
Apple One
PersonalContact sales
The Fitness+ page says it can be bundled with five other services in Apple One for one monthly price: $21.95, $27.95 or $39.95 a month after the trial, depending on the plan. The page does not say which plan includes Fitness+.
- Free plan limits
- The Fitness app is free to download, but the workout library requires a Fitness+ subscription.
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial · no credit card
Cancellation & refunds
The Apple pages checked give no refund terms; the Fitness+ page only says the plan auto-renews until cancelled.
Privacy
Apple's privacy policy (updated 30 July 2025) says Apple does not share personal data with third parties for their own marketing and that service providers cannot use shared data for their own purposes. Personal data is generally stored by Apple Inc. in the United States. The Fitness app's App Store privacy label lists no data used to track you; fitness data is linked to you for analytics and app functionality, while purchase history, device ID and advertising data are used for Apple's own advertising or marketing. The policy page does not detail how health data is encrypted.
Apple Fitness+ alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an Apple Watch for Fitness+?
No. Apple's page says an iPhone 8 or later on iOS 16.1 or later is enough; an Apple Watch adds more on-screen metrics.
How much is Fitness+ in Vietnam?
Apple's Vietnam page lists 69,000 VND/month or 499,000 VND/year after the trial (the US list price is $9.99/month or $79.99/year).
Can I share it with family?
Yes, with up to five family members via Family Sharing, each with a personalised experience.
Does it work on Android?
No. Apple lists only iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K and Apple Watch.
Review evidence & sources8
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.5
- Features
- 8.0
- Value for money
- 7.5
- Performance
- 6.0
- Support
- 6.5
- Privacy & security
- 7.5
Why this score
Built into the Fitness app with suggestions and Custom Plans, but users say it is hard to filter by level and length.
Why this score
12 workout types plus Meditation, Stacks, Audio Focus, Burn Bar and live metrics via Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 3, Powerbeats Pro 2 or Bluetooth heart-rate sensors.
Why this score
$9.99/month or $79.99/year (69,000 VND/month in Vietnam), with Family Sharing and Apple One; only worthwhile for people who already own Apple devices.
Why this score
The Fitness app scores 2.9/5 from 11,654 US ratings, with complaints of freezing and Apple TV playback bugs; the rating covers the whole app, not Fitness+ alone.
Why this score
Apple documentation exists; the pages checked name no Fitness+-specific support channel.
Why this score
The policy rules out sharing for third-party marketing and the App Store label declares no tracking data; still, fitness data is linked to identity for analytics, and device ID and purchase history are used for Apple's own advertising.
What users say
- App Store (United States), Fitness app2.9/5 · 11,654
- App Store (Vietnam), Fitness app3.3/5 · 230
Sources
- Vendor-providedApple Fitness+ official pageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedApple Fitness+ page (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedApple privacy policyNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing, Fitness app (US)Nov 10, 2026
- storeApple iTunes lookup, Fitness app (US)Nov 10, 2026
- storeApple iTunes lookup, Fitness app (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- Community-reportedWikipedia: Apple Fitness+Nov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing, Fitness app (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Apple
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- 2020
- Category
- Health
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- Integrations
- Real-time collaboration
Platforms
- iOS
Interface languages
- English
- Vietnamese
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Korean
- Thai
- Indonesian
Integrations
- Apple Watch
- AirPods Pro 3
- Powerbeats Pro 2
- Apple TV 4K
- Apple One
- Family Sharing
- Bluetooth heart-rate monitors
Support
- Help center
Change history
- Update.Expanded to 28 new markets, including Chile, Hong Kong, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines.
- Feature.Added Time to Run.
- Update.Expanded to 15 more countries for 21 in total (announced 25 October 2021).
Full change history (5)
- Feature.Added Time to Walk audio workouts.
- Launch.Fitness+ launched in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the US.
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