Workout Planning Apps: Six Options for Programs and Routines

Choosing a workout planning app starts with how you train. Decide whether you want to follow a supplied program, build reusable routines or have sessions generated from your goals and equipment. The six options below serve those different jobs.

How to use this comparison

This comparison separates program libraries, routine builders and generated workouts using documented product features and practical selection criteria. It is published by Setgraph, one of the apps discussed, and does not report a controlled hands-on test or establish a universal winner.

For a supplied program library, compare Boostcamp. For building your own routine, compare JEFIT, Hevy and Strong. For generated sessions, review Fitbod’s planning inputs. Setgraph combines exercise-focused logging with routine organization and planning tools described for iOS. Match the tool to your task, then check device support and access.

Six workout planning options

1. Boostcamp

Consider for: a supplied program library.

Boostcamp offers a free program library and workout tracker, including set, rep and weight logging, RPE/RIR fields and timers. Some programs and advanced tools belong to PRO. Check the program you intend to run rather than assuming the entire catalog is free.

Boostcamp connects a program library with a workout log and a manual custom-program builder. Check the progression instructions in the program you choose rather than assuming every program uses the same automatic adjustments. For a framework for repeatable training blocks, see Setgraph Training Guide.

2. JEFIT

Consider for: building your own routine.

JEFIT’s official site describes building plans with your exercises, equipment, rest times and supersets. It can suit lifters who want to organize their own split. Check the current Basic-versus-Elite access for the specific tools you need.

If your main priority is making a split that fits your week, JEFIT is strong because it lets you set rep ranges, rest times, and exercise order instead of locking you into a rigid flow. That makes it a smart choice for lifters who already know what they want and just need a clean way to organize it. For more on movement quality and programming basics, Core Principles & Techniques for Every Lifter is a good read. (jefit.com)

3. Fitbod

Consider for: generated sessions to review before training.

Fitbod describes generated workouts based on goals, experience, equipment, training history and estimated recovery, with an adjustable session duration. Those inputs describe how it plans sessions, not a guarantee that a generated plan suits every lifter.

What separates Fitbod from simpler logbooks is the adaptive logic. The app says its recommendations are built around progressive overload, muscle recovery, and a proprietary algorithm, and it updates the plan session by session. That is a strong setup if you want the app to choose exercises while you focus on showing up and lifting. If you are trying to fine-tune your own split, Optimize Your Training pairs well with this kind of app. (fitbod.me)

4. Hevy

Consider for: reusable routines and sharing tools.

Hevy offers reusable routines, logging and sharing tools. Hevy’s documented free limits include four saved routines, seven custom exercises and a three-month statistics range. These limits should not be confused with a cap on completed workouts or deletion of older workout records. Hevy’s PRO table lists Trainer and the warm-up calculator as PRO features.

If you want reusable routines and sharing, compare Hevy’s folder and routine sharing tools with your requirements. Check what a training partner or coach can open and copy. For broader training articles, see Fitness & Workout Tips.

5. Setgraph

Consider for: exercise-focused logging with routine organization.

Setgraph’s iOS listing describes custom routines, workout lists and notes alongside workout planning. You can use your chosen plan as a reference while recording training. Check the specific planning tools and access on your platform; this comparison does not establish direct import of arbitrary AI-generated plans.

Try the routine and exercise-list tools against a plan you already understand. Check how you will record targets, find recent history and change a routine on your device. For planning details, see Setgraph’s workout planner. For user perspectives, see Setgraph App Reviews.

6. Strong

Consider for: logging a routine you already follow.

Strong provides reusable workout templates and workout logging. Free users can create three templates; PRO adds unlimited templates, additional charts, measurements and calculators. CSV export is documented separately, so the entire feature list should not be presented as universally free.

If you already know your split, compare how Strong’s templates let you prepare and repeat that routine. Check exercise entry, edits and the history you need before making it your main log.

How to choose the right app for your training style

For supplied programs, compare Boostcamp’s library. For generated sessions, review Fitbod’s planning inputs, including equipment and estimated recovery. A program still needs to fit your experience, schedule and available equipment.

If you prefer to build your own split, compare JEFIT’s custom plans with Hevy’s routines and sharing tools. Check how each handles the exercise order, rest targets and routine changes you need.

If you mainly need to organize and record a known routine, compare Strong’s templates with Setgraph’s exercise and workout lists. Try the same small editing and logging task in each before choosing.

A few practical rules help narrow the choice fast:

• Pick an app that matches your experience level.

• Make sure it supports your equipment, especially if you train at home.

• Do not pay for advanced AI if you already know exactly how you want to train.

• Look for easy rescheduling, rest timers, and progress tracking, because those are the features you will feel every week.

FAQ

What is the best free app for workout planning?

For a program library, investigate Boostcamp’s free catalog. For a log built around your own routine, compare Strong’s three free templates with Hevy’s four free routines. These solve different jobs; no single option is best for everyone.

Can a workout planning app replace a personal trainer?

A planning app can organize a program or suggest sessions. It does not replace real-time technique assessment or individualized help with pain, injury or complex training needs.

Which app is best for beginners?

JEFIT and Boostcamp both offer program or routine options to investigate. Before following one, check the stated experience level, equipment, weekly schedule and progression instructions.

Which app is best if I already know my program?

Compare Strong’s reusable templates and Hevy’s routines and sharing tools. Check the number of routines you need, how easily you can edit them, and the access limits that apply.

Choose a program library if you want a supplied plan, a routine builder if you already know your split, or generated sessions if you want suggestions to review. Compare the relevant workflow and access terms before committing; this guide does not establish one overall winner.