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Planet Fitness

Workouts for everyone

by Planet Fitness Holdings, LLC

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Metadata

Audit Date
Feb 17, 2026
Signal Count
701872 reviews available
Version Audited
9.11.12
Publisher
Planet Fitness Holdings, LLC
Platforms
iOS & Android
Category
🇺🇸 Health & Fitness
App Store Rank
#1 Freein Health & Fitness (US)
Target Audience
Beginners and casual fitness enthusiasts seeking an affordable, non-intimidating gym experience with the flexibility of both in-person and at-home workouts.
Bundle ID (iOS)
com.planetfitness.lunkinator
Bundle ID (Android)
com.planetfitness
Developer Website
planetfitness.com

Confidence & Data Quality

high confidence — 701872 reviews available

Sources: Public app store reviews, Developer website content, App store metadata

Market Presence

4.9
701.9K ratings
iOS
4.9/5 (621.3K)
Android
4.8/5 (80.5K)

App Functional Synopsis

Planet Fitness positions its mobile application as a 'Gym in Your Pocket,' serving as a critical bridge between its physical locations and the digital fitness landscape. It targets beginners and casual fitness enthusiasts who value affordability and inclusivity. The app acts as a high-funnel lead generation tool by offering robust free features to non-members, while providing essential utility (check-ins, crowd monitoring) for paying members.

Key Features

Crowd MeterDifferentiator

Real-time gym capacity tracker that allows users to pick the best time to visit based on how busy the club is.

Member Perks & DiscountsDifferentiator

Exclusive deals and discounts on third-party brands across apparel, food, and travel for active members.

Black Card Spa ManagementDifferentiator

Digital access to premium amenities like massage chairs and HydroMassage for Black Card tier members.

Digital Club PassStandard

Touchless entry system for seamless check-ins at physical gym locations using a digital QR code.

On-Demand Digital WorkoutsStandard

A library of trainer-led workout videos and exercise tutorials accessible to both members and non-members.

Monetization Strategy

Model: freemium

Tiers:
Free: Access to basic workout library and tracking for non-membersClassic Membership: $15/mo for unlimited home club accessPF Black Card: $24.99/mo for worldwide access and premium perks

The app acts as a hybrid utility and lead-generation tool; it provides enough free value to non-members to drive brand affinity while gating physical club amenities and premium digital content behind subscriptions.

User Sentiment

Emerging trends in user feedback

This sentiment analysis is in beta. It highlights recent user feedback trends to help identify areas for improvement. It is not an assessment of the app's overall quality and should be considered alongside other decision-making inputs.

positive4.87/5 (701.9K reviews)

Top Praises

User-Friendly Interface

The Planet Fitness (PFMobile App) has a smooth layout with easy to navigate menus & options.

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Gym Staff and Cleanliness

The staff is friendly, the gym is clean, the equipment works.

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Top Complaints (Impact Areas)

Difficult Cancellation Process

canceling the subscription is unnecessarily difficult and inconvenient. Despite signing up online, cancellation is not available online.

Missing Workout Logging Features

I should be able to scan a machine, get a date and time stamp and record my weight / reps.

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SWOT Analysis

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Data Sources

  • Public app store reviews (701872 available)
  • Developer website content
  • App store metadata and version history

Generated by Marlvel.ai — Independent analysis. No publisher influence.

Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.