MyTrainer vs Fitbod
Algorithm-built strength workouts vs an AI coach you can talk to
Fitbod and MyTrainer both build your workouts for you, but in different ways. Fitbod is a strength training planner driven by an algorithm that tracks your training history and muscle recovery. MyTrainer starts with a conversation, adds a nutrition plan, and lets you ask an AI coach for changes in plain language.
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Feature and price comparison
| Feature | MyTrainer | Fitbod |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | AI personal trainer: training program, nutrition plan and AI chat coach in one app[1][2] | Strength and resistance training planner driven by a proprietary algorithm[4] |
| How training is planned | Built from a conversation about your goals, level, equipment, schedule and injury history, then adjusted at monthly check-ins[1] | Each workout is built from your goals, equipment, training history and muscle recovery; the algorithm learns from your edits and uses non-linear periodization[4][5] |
| Talking to a coach | AI chat coach that can adapt a workout, replace an exercise, adjust meals and explain a movement. 10 messages/month free, unlimited with Premium[1][2] | No AI chat described. Strength questions can be sent to Fitbod’s trainers by email[5] |
| Nutrition | Personalized meal plan, calorie and macro tracking, meal photo scans (3/month free)[1][2] | No nutrition features listed in the app description[5][6] |
| Hyrox / hybrid racing | Hyrox and CrossFit are supported program goals; free Hyrox training generator on the website[2] | Not listed. Fitbod says it is built for resistance and strength training[4] |
| Free version | Full personalized program, 10 AI coach messages and 3 meal photo scans per month[2] | Not verified |
| Paid plans | Premium: $9.99/month or $99.99/year (9.99 EUR/month in Europe)[2][1] | $15.99/month or $95.99/year (website price; the App Store lists the same plans)[4][5] |
| Trial or guarantee | 7-day free trial of Premium[2] | 7-day free trial[4] |
| Platforms | iOS and Android[1][3] | iOS, Apple Watch, Android, Wear OS (web for onboarding only)[4][5][6] |
| App languages | English, French, Spanish[1] | English, Spanish, Portuguese[4][5] |
“Not verified” means we could not confirm this from an official page, so we left it out rather than guess.
Who should choose Fitbod
- You lift in a gym and want each session picked for you from your recovery and history
- You want a mature app with a 1,000+ exercise library and video demos
- You use a Wear OS watch or want to sign up and pay on the web
- You do not need nutrition or a coach to talk to
Who should choose MyTrainer
- You want to change your plan by asking (“I only have 30 minutes”, “swap this exercise”) rather than editing settings
- You want training and nutrition (meal plan, macros, meal photo scans) in one app
- You train for Hyrox or CrossFit, not only strength
- You want a free plan that keeps your full program, or the app in French
FAQ
Is MyTrainer better than Fitbod?
It depends on what you want. Fitbod is the more established choice for gym strength training picked by an algorithm. MyTrainer is a better fit if you want an AI coach you can talk to, a nutrition plan in the same app, Hyrox or CrossFit goals, or the app in French.
How much does Fitbod cost compared with MyTrainer?
Fitbod lists $15.99/month or $95.99/year with a 7-day free trial. MyTrainer Premium is $9.99/month or $99.99/year with a 7-day free trial, and MyTrainer also has a free plan that includes your full personalized program.
Does Fitbod have an AI chat coach or nutrition tracking?
Fitbod’s App Store description does not describe an AI chat or nutrition features. It offers email access to its trainers for strength questions. MyTrainer includes an AI chat coach and a nutrition plan with calorie and macro tracking.
Is Fitbod available in French?
Fitbod’s FAQ lists English, Spanish and Portuguese. MyTrainer is available in English, French and Spanish.
Try it yourself
Get MyTrainer free on iOS or Android
Sources
- MyTrainer on the App Store (US) (checked on )
- MyTrainer key facts (llms.txt) (checked on )
- MyTrainer on Google Play (checked on )
- Fitbod FAQs (official site) (checked on )
- Fitbod on the App Store (US) (checked on )
- Fitbod on Google Play (checked on )