Future review

Future is the only option here with a human coach assigned to you. It matches you with a personal trainer who builds a custom program around your goals, fitness level and lifestyle, checks in, monitors your progress and keeps refining the plan. In the app you get an exercise library with video demos, voice cues and form guidance, and you can move workouts or change training days without penalty. Apple Watch integration pulls activity into one place, and visual workout reports show progress. The price reflects the coaching: $50 for the first month, then $199 a month, with a full refund if you cancel within 30 days. That is many times the cost of Fitbod or Ladder, so Future only makes sense if accountability from a real person is what has been missing. For self-starters, the apps higher on this list deliver most of the programming for a fraction of the cost.

Who it is for

People who want a real human coach and accountability and can pay personal training prices.

Price

$50 for the first month, then $199 per month; full refund if cancelled within 30 days.

$50 first month, then $199/month. Cancel within 30 days for a full refund.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Dedicated certified coach who builds a custom program
• Coach check-ins and progress monitoring
• Move workouts and adjust days without penalty
• Exercise library with video demos, voice cues and form guidance
• Apple Watch integration and visual workout reports

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: A real coach who adjusts the plan over time
• Strength: Strong accountability from regular check-ins
• Strength: 30-day full refund window
• Weakness: $199 a month is far above any app subscription here
• Weakness: iPhone only, per the App Store listing
• Weakness: Overkill if you only need workout ideas

Key facts

• Price: $50 first month, then $199 per month
• Refund: Full refund if cancelled within 30 days
• Platforms: iPhone and Apple Watch

Where it ranks

Future is No. 10 in our Best Fitness Apps verdict.