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Ægir Iron vs Fitbod
Fitbod is a popular choice for people who want an app to decide their workout for them. The deciding question here is whether you want sessions generated on the fly, or a structured plan built around a strength goal or a meet.
What Fitbod does well
Fitbod uses an algorithm to generate each session dynamically based on your goals, your recent training, how recovered each muscle is, and the equipment you have on hand. That makes it very good for general strength and hypertrophy, especially if your equipment varies or you train at home, since it adapts the plan to whatever you have. It has a large exercise library with video demonstrations, recovery guidance, and progress tracking, and runs around $15.99 per month or $95.99 per year at the time of writing with a short free trial. If you want to open the app and be told what to do today, Fitbod is built for that.
Where Ægir Iron differs
Ægir Iron is built for structured strength-sport training rather than auto-generated general sessions. You program with intent using Cycle, Block, Week, Day periodization or templates, prepare for competition with meet planning and scoring across Wilks, DOTS, IPF GL, and Sinclair, and track ACWR load and per-muscle recovery. It supports powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman, including strongman events, and connects coaches and athletes on a shared roster with real-time sync. Individual lifters use the full platform for free.
| Feature | Ægir Iron | Fitbod |
|---|---|---|
| Session creation | You plan it, or use templates | Auto-generated each session |
| Equipment-based adaptation | Manual exercise choice | Yes, a core strength |
| Periodization for a goal or meet | Cycle / Block / Week / Day | Session-by-session focus |
| Meet planning & scoring | Powerlifting, weightlifting, strongman | Not a focus |
| Recovery analytics | ACWR & Body Map | Muscle recovery guidance |
| Coach–athlete platform | Yes, athletes train free | Not a focus |
| Cost for individuals | Free, full platform | Paid subscription |
Pricing and features reflect public information at the time of writing and may change. Check each app for the latest.
Who should pick which
If you want a smart app to generate general strength or hypertrophy workouts around your equipment and recovery, Fitbod is a strong pick. If you train for a strength sport or a meet and want real periodization, competition scoring, and the option of a human coach, with full individual use free, Ægir Iron is the better fit.