Symmetry vs Fitbod: which AI gym app should you choose?
At their core, Symmetry and Fitbod do the same thing: they generate your workouts and adjust the load so you keep progressing. What changes is the price, the free version and what keeps you coming back.
Fitbod has no free version (just a 7-day trial). Symmetry does, and it also gives you a strength rank.
Symmetry teamUpdated 2 min read
Summary
 Symmetry |  Fitbod | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | People who want an AI plan, free to start, and a rank to climb | People who want every session decided by their recovery |
| Paid plan price | €12.99/month or €39.99/year | From €10.99/month or from €69.99/year |
| Free version | Yes, no ads | No: 7-day trial |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android | iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, Android and Wear OS |
| Rating | 4.8 on the App Store · 4.8 on Google Play | 4.6 on the App Store · 4.0 on Google Play |
Symmetry wins 4 · 2 ties · 1 depend on you
The basics
| Symmetry | Fitbod | |
|---|---|---|
| Free versionSymmetry wins | Logging, a custom plan, up to 4 routines and ranks, no ads | None: 7-day trial |
| Yearly priceSymmetry wins | €39.99/year | From €69.99/year |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android, synced with Apple Health and Health Connect | Also Mac, Apple Watch and Wear OS |
| RatingsSymmetry wins | 4.8 (Spanish App Store) · 4.8 (Google Play) | 4.6 (Spanish App Store) · 4.0 (Google Play) |
Training
| Symmetry | Fitbod | |
|---|---|---|
| AI workoutsDepends on you | Builds your weekly routine from your level, your goal and your training days | Generates every session based on your equipment and how recovered each muscle is |
| Progressive overloadTie | With Pro: adjusts the weight and reps of every set | Adjusts the load automatically |
| Exercise library | 300+, with technique videos (some from several angles) and your rank on each one | 1,000+, with videos from several angles |
| Gym or homeTie | Programs for the gym, small gyms, home and calisthenics | You pick your equipment |
Progress and motivation
| Symmetry | Fitbod | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength ranksSymmetry wins | 9 ranks, from Iron to Symmetric, per exercise, per muscle and overall | None |
Verdict
Choose Symmetry if…
- You want an AI plan without paying from day one.
- Having a rank per exercise and competing with friends keeps you going.
- You want the cheaper yearly plan of the two.
Choose Fitbod if…
- You'd rather have each session change based on how recovered each muscle is.
- You want the bigger exercise library.
- You train with an Apple Watch or Wear OS watch.
