The 8 Best CrossFit Apps

When it comes to finding a comprehensive CrossFit app that provides everything a CrossFitter would need to stay challenged, watch how-to videos, keep track of progress, and converse with a dedicated community, it's hard to beat the SugarWOD app. In addition to offering a traditional CrossFit Workout of the Day, or a set of CrossFit exercises that change daily, a video tutorial matching the WOD is provided to ensure that you are executing the exercises correctly. If a daily WOD doesn't appeal to you, SugarWOD boasts a library of more than 1,000 workouts that require minimal equipment you may already have lying around the house.

Beyond the WODs and exercise library, there's automatic in-app workout tracking, and a personal log book feature to record workouts outside of the app so you can easily measure your progress in and out of the gym. There's also a 600,000-person strong community of Crossfitters that you can connect with to exchange war stories and share personal achievements.

SugarWOD is not only for the individual; there are many useful features for coaches and Box (CrossFit studio) owners, too. The app helps owners organize their backend system with efficient business tools, allows coaches to manage their training programs more efficiently, and enables access to a leaderboard for athletes if they want to engage in some friendly competition.

If you are new to CrossFit and want to see what it's all about or are on a tight budget, SmartWod is the perfect app. You will never get bored using this app with its thousands of free workouts with video tutorials. And, you won't need to buy an arsenal of CrossFit equipment to enjoy SmartWod; personalized workouts are created for you based on the equipment you already have on hand. Add in the integrated timer and workout log and you have everything you need to get on the road to being a CrossFit pro.

The website states that the goal of the app is to make it easier for you to start working out and stick with it by providing all of the tools you need to have a fun and effective workout. With over 2 million downloads, 65 million completed workouts, and over 90,000 five-star reviews, it certainly seems like the app's creator's goal is being achieved every day.

Between the large library of free workouts and three affordable plans to choose from that are less expensive than the other apps featured in this roundup, SmartWod is one you'll be glad you explored.

Athlete or not, your mobility, or range of motion, is important. GOWOD's app offers a free mobility test that shows what areas of your body need improvement. From there, a personalized daily stretch and flow mobility routine is created to help you increase your range. Each daily flow routine comes with a video and written instructions, along with an outline of which muscles are being targeted. The best part is the daily routines are different each day so you and your muscles won't get bored.

In addition to the daily flow and stretch workouts, there is a huge catalog of routines that target every area of your body. For example, if you're feeling tight in the hips, you can choose a hip stretching flow. If you have a busy schedule or one that changes daily, GOWOD offers workouts in eight-, 15-, or 22-minute increments.

With the premium plan starting at $11.99 per month, $59.99 for six months, or $107.999 annually, you'll unlock unlimited access to personalized protocols, your favorites exercise list, CrossFit set challenges, and smart reminders, as well as a monthly mobility test so you can track your mobility progress each month. If gaining a better range of motion, improving flexibility, and tracking your progress over time are important to you, look no further than GOWOD.

When you launch the Trifecta app for the first time, you are guided through a series of questions to help the app create personalized goals, both nutritional and physical. Each WOD also offers a Plan A or Plan B option depending on your level of CrossFit expertise, so as you advance, the app advances with you.

The daily workouts include a warm-up, the WOD, tips, and tutorial videos. Even though there are premium subscription options ($9.99/month; $49.99/year), beginners will find the free version of Trifecta robust enough to enjoy the features without a subscription. To help you focus on healthy eating habits, the app uses your height and weight to recommend a daily calorie intake and has an area to log and track daily consumption.

Weekly meal plan delivery is available starting at about $99.99 for vegan and vegetarian options up to $110.99 for Whole30, Paleo, or Keto meal plans. There are also meal plan add-ons offered like snacks, vegetables, and breakfast meals.

If you are a CrossFit devotee, chances are you are familiar with NOBULL CrossFit games. NOBULL's app comes with a host of features that are perfect for professionals who want to know about all things CrossFit and emulate the workout sessions the pros use. Within the app, you can choose from a large selection of existing workouts, or enjoy the daily workout offered. Each workout is accompanied by a video that walks you through the moves and keeps time for you.

In addition to workout videos, the app also has a huge catalog of inspirational videos including a 72-year-old CrossFit champion competing. You can keep up with global CrossFit leader boards and where competitions are being held. And there's no shortage of newsreels and competition videos to keep you busy on rest days.

WOD Roulette is one of the easiest apps you'll ever use. Just shake your phone or click the "roulette" button and the app instantly serves up a CrossFit exercise. With 100+ workouts, you will never get bored. The options vary from classic girl WODs to new and different metcons, or workouts that combine cardio and strength training and aerobic and anaerobic exercises to push your body in a well-rounded way. For those of you that thrive on variety, If you don't like the workout suggested, you shake (or click) again for a new exercise option.

Also offered are classic WODs for men and women, along with competition-level WODs also designed for both men and women. The Living Room Mash features a huge list of workouts rated easy to hard. The best part is no equipment is required, so if you're a Crossfit newbie or belong to a Box and don't have equipment of your own, you won't have to weed through workouts to find the ones you can do.

Besides providing fresh workout ideas, WOD Roulette lets you save your favorite workouts for future use. The app is also great for creating fun, friendly competition. Next time you are working out with friends, pass the app around and see who can keep up with the wheel of workouts the longest.

Beyond the Whiteboard makes it possible to track and share your workouts within your local gym and globally. If you've ever wondered what CrossFit workouts around the world looked like, you can browse through workouts being logged internationally in real-time. The leaderboard feature allows you to see where you stack up within your global CrossFit community.

In addition to earning major bragging rights, you can plan workouts with the calendar feature, watch movement videos to ensure proper form during workouts, and easily log and analyze your results all in one place. You can also browse through your workout history, find a favorite program, monitor your macros, earn badges, and more. Tracking your daily food intake is easy thanks to the barcode scanner and over 715k+ food items to choose from.

WOD Insight is an excellent workout tracker that encourages you to log and analyze your workout progress over time. It also features a more robust system for tracking and monitoring your current skill level compared to other apps. The app can help you determine the weight you should be using for each workout and offers integrated timers to let you track individual workouts.

Track barbell lifts, gymnastics, cardio, and other fitness benchmarks, plus design unique workouts and training programs while the analytics keep track of your heart rate, calories, and more. You can even link with friends to track their progress and share workouts. While not the least expensive option on our list, it's a close second coming in at $4.99 per month or $39.99 annually.