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MaxRep vs Apple Fitness+
Apple Fitness+ is Apple’s subscription service of studio-style video workouts. MaxRep is an iPhone app that puts your workouts, plans, food and training group in one place.
The short answer
Pick Apple Fitness+ if you want studio video classes on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with Apple Watch metrics. Pick MaxRep if you want a set-by-set gym log, PRs, food tracking and a group leaderboard, with classes you build yourself.
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MaxRep vs Apple Fitness+ features
“Paid” means the feature needs a subscription. “Not the focus” means it is not what the app is built around, or we could not confirm it.
| Feature | MaxRep | Apple Fitness+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gym set logging | YesFree. Sets, reps and weight with your last numbers beside each set, plus a rest timer | NoClasses, not a set log |
| AI workout plans | PaidPro. AI plan creator and AI workouts; every account gets 1 free try | LimitedCustom plans from your preferences |
| Follow-along classes | PaidPro. A 3D coach leads 16 ready-made classes, or build your own from 460 moves | PaidStudio video classes across 12 workout types |
| AI photo food logging | PaidPro. Snap a meal for a calorie and macro estimate you review; 3 free scans | NoNo food tracking |
| Barcode food scanning | YesFree, along with food search and saved meals | NoNo food tracking |
| Calorie and macro targets | YesFree. Calorie ring plus protein, carb and fat targets | NoNo food tracking |
| Groups and leaderboards | YesFree. Training circles with a 14-day leaderboard, posts, polls and RSVPs | LimitedGroup workouts with SharePlay |
| PRs and progress | YesFree. PRs with estimated 1RM, a muscle map per workout, streaks and a calendar | LimitedActivity rings and workout history |
| Platforms | LimitediPhone only. Imports workouts from Apple Health | LimitedApple devices only |
Credit where due
Where Apple Fitness+ is stronger
- High-production studio classes
- Deep Apple Watch and Apple TV integration
- Included in Apple One Premier
Why people switch
Where MaxRep is different
A real gym log
Record every set, rep and weight, see your previous numbers and track PRs, not only which class you finished.
Classes you can build
Pick the kind, 10 to 45 minutes, your level and the equipment you have, and the 3D coach leads it (Pro).
Nutrition in the same app
Barcode and manual food logging are free; AI photo logging is in Pro.
Your own crew
Training circles with a 14-day leaderboard, posts and RSVPs keep a small group accountable.
Price
What it costs
MaxRep. Free to download. Logging, plans you build or pick, barcode and manual food logging, progress and training circles are free, and every account gets 3 AI food scans and 1 AI plan or workout. MaxRep Pro is $19.99 a month or $99.99 a year and unlocks unlimited AI and the 3D coach and classes.
Apple Fitness+. About $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year, or included in Apple One Premier.
Approximate US prices seen in October 2026. Prices vary by country and change often, so check the App Store or Google Play before you subscribe.
Questions worth asking
MaxRep vs Apple Fitness+ FAQ
Is MaxRep a free alternative to Apple Fitness+?
MaxRep is free to download, and workout logging, plans you build or pick, barcode and manual food logging, progress tracking and training circles are free. Every account also gets 3 AI food scans and 1 AI plan or workout. MaxRep Pro ($19.99 a month or $99.99 a year) unlocks unlimited AI and the 3D coach and classes. For comparison, Apple Fitness+: About $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year, or included in Apple One Premier.
Can I move my history from Apple Fitness+ to MaxRep?
MaxRep does not import Apple Fitness+ export files today. It can import workouts saved in Apple Health, so if Apple Fitness+ writes your sessions to Apple Health, those sessions can come across; set-by-set detail may not.
Does MaxRep work on Android?
Not yet. MaxRep is an iPhone app. Apple Fitness+ runs on apple devices only.
Can I use Apple Fitness+ and MaxRep together?
Yes. Apple Fitness+ can cover your classes while MaxRep holds your gym log, food and training circle.
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