AI · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Vibe coded iOS workout app with Apple Watch support
I spent a month to put together a workout app without writing a single line of code by hand. It's on par with many apps like Fitbod or Fitness AI. Got approved on iOS App Store. Let me know if you want free access, only thing I ask is to give me genuine feedback and one feature you would like to see. I will be asking Codex/Claude to rank the top features and implement it.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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I was going through my app subscriptions and realized I was paying $15 for a pretty good workout app, which seemed a bit high to me. As a software engineer who is also well versed in claude code, I realized that I could likely vibecode a very similar app, or even build something more to my liking. I challenged my self to build something roughly equivalent this afternoon. Workflow was: start with a detailed spec from Claude code describing many of the features common in workout apps. Then paste this into lovable to have it build out the initial mvp. Once that was built, I used claude code…
Dec 2025 · strengthquest.lovable.app · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, I'm a solo developer and I built Steps: Workout & Pedometer, an iOS pedometer and workout tracker. Last week, two German iOS publications wrote about the app. I didn't pitch them. I didn't send a press release. I didn't even know it was happening. I woke up to a spike in downloads, checked the analytics, and traced it back to their articles. That coverage pushed the app past $1,000 in sales. I still have no idea how they found the app. I'm wondering if anyone here has experience getting featured in publications, whether organically or through outreach. What worked for you? Any tips…
Mar 2026 · getsteps.app · its alternatives →
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i built a heart rate zone training app for runners. ios + apple watch. custom zones, real-time haptics, post-run graphs. all the “smart” stuff you’d expect. but i never talked to a single runner before building it. not even myself lol. started as a thesis → kept building → added features → added a paywall (€4/month!) → launched it → and yeah… no one cared. zero feedback. zero users. just code in the void. i recently made the whole thing free. not trying to “sell” anything now — just seeing if it’s actually useful, and listening this time. curious how others handle this. ever build…
2025 · basamasa.github.io · its alternatives →
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I am a software developer and in the last few months after recently becoming a father I was barely finding time for a proper workout. Recently I was reading about new research on Snack Exercises and how beneficial mini workouts of less than 2mins every so often, during the day are to our body. So, I decided to build an iOS App for me and others to help with this. The app generates a list of exercises that I need to tick to complete daily or loose my streak. The algorithm takes into account muscle groups and balancing the exercises to hit most main muscles. I also stayed going through all…
2025 · shortreps.com · its alternatives →
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Hello HN, I wanted a simple app to track my fitness progress. Every fitness tracker in the AppStore had too many features for my liking so I made fit-stitch (Free, iOS). It allows you to take snapshots and attach a weight and date to each one. When you've made some progress you can create a before and after picture with a few taps. Hope you find it useful. www.fit-stitch.com
2014 · its alternatives →
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I've just launched this little iOS app as an alternative to Apple Fitness, which is cluttered and chaotic when it comes to visualizing basic workout stats and metrics. The idea is to focus on a clean, minimalistic design and only show high-level metrics that are actually useful, e.g. how often did I work out this week/month/year, cardio vs strength vs mobility, surf session count in February, etc. It's free and offline. Also, no signup, no ads, no data sharing, no social feeds, and no notifications. Just open it and get a quick glance at the state of your workout game within 2s.…
Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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FITIV Pulse▲65Taking heart rate data and fitness tracking to a new level.
2019 · fitiv.com · its alternatives →
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AccuFit 2.0▲82Free custom workouts for any place, goal, muscle, difficulty
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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FitBudd▲74Why Fitness Studio Management Software Is Becoming Essential
2021 · fitbudd.com · its alternatives →
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My friends and I made an app that uses your phone's camera to track and improve your form. It'll give you visual and verbal feedback for every rep in real time, ensuring accountability. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/firefly-fitness/id6464440707 (No, we don’t store or view any camera footage as you're working out.) The challenges and programs are free to try, no sign-ups or subscription required. (We do ask that you sign-up to save your stats). Just swipe down on the paywall. As a heads up, challenges and programs have pre-set strictness, so you’ll need to…
2025 · firefly.fitness · its alternatives →
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Get real-time feedback on your fitness exercises.
2019 · its alternatives →
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Hey HN'ers! If you sit around a computer all day and are looking to be more active, or are just active in general, check out our app! https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id903459923?pt=265797&ct=hn&mt=8 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.activityclub We have been hacking on this for 2 years and it's finally nearing a state where we are stoked about! Launched last Aug (2015) to the public. Coming up on our 1 yr anniversary and starting to get some traction. Two of us have _each_ lost about 70lbs while building the app…
2016 · its alternatives →
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Agent Arnold is a gym tracker with a built-in AI coach. Here's how I use it: - "this exercise hurts my shoulder at the end of the movement, remind me proper form and cues" - "how should I modify my workout today based off last week's reps and weights" - `/generate` a bouldering-focused workout routine The app is free, your data is fully exportable (no walled-gardens), and there's an anonymous global leaderboard for motivation, including a "Dishonored" shameboard for anyone caught faking their numbers. I decided to 100% vibe-code this project, a part of it is halluci-coded. I purposely…
Apr 2026 · agent-arnold.app · its alternatives →
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Build iOS apps like a senior live, hands-on, with AI
Feb 2026 · payhip.com · its alternatives →
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I built an app where you LITERALLY have to do push-ups to use Reddit (or whatever app). My guy, this is the summer you get SWOLE! Build a massive chest instead of doomscrolling on Hackernews. Also, it's FREE. You can set it on a schedule. You can set it on a time limit. You can set it after X opens. Or even after you come home from work. The apps will remain blocked until you do your push-ups! The app is built natively on SwiftUI. I use Apple's native Vision API to detect body parts and joints. I use Apple's Screen Time API for app blocking. I don't know what else to say so go on now and get…
2025 · timm.so · its alternatives →
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Swizz▲8I built this because I wanted workout, calories, nutritional tracking and scheduling all in one place! My hope is that I'll be able to wrangle all these ideas together to build the perfect system that will help with your fitness levels and make workouts more fun! It's a fun app I use daily, any feedback and requests are welcomed !
2025 · getswizz.com · its alternatives →
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Discover The best Affordable Fitness Classes in London
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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