Apple Fitness+ offers a more comprehensive and user-friendly at-home fitness experience with a wider range of workout types, personalized features, and seamless integration with Apple devices. It also provides a clear subscription cost and offline content availability. OTF at-home focuses on heart rate zone training but lacks details on class library size, community features, and subscription costs.
| Attribute | Apple Fitness+ | OTF (OrangeTheory Fitness) at-home with OTbeat Burn |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription cost | $9.99 per month or $79.99 annually, shareable with up to five family members via Family Sharing, bundled with Apple One, free trial for new subscribers (1 month) and those who purchase new Apple devices (3 months). | $124 for OTbeat Burn monitor (at-home subscription cost not explicitly mentioned) |
| Variety of workout types | Offers 12 workout types, including HIIT, Yoga, Core, Strength, Treadmill (Walk/Run), Cycling, Rowing, Dance, Pilates, Mindful Cooldown, Meditation, and others. Also features "Time to Walk" and "Time to Run" for audio-guided outdoor activities. | HIIT, strength, cardio. Includes Tread 50, Strength 50, Power, Total Body HIIT, Lower Body Strength, Core Strength, and Active Recovery. |
| Workout duration options | Workouts range from 5 to 45 minutes. | 50-minute and 60-minute formats for in-studio classes; at-home workouts vary, some 30 minutes or less. |
| Level of personalization | Provides personalized recommendations based on past workouts, preferred trainers, music, and activity types. Offers custom plans that can be tailored to individual preferences and fitness goals. Suggests new trainers and activities to diversify routines. | Workouts adapt to each member's heart rate zones via OTbeat Burn monitor. |
| Equipment requirements | Many workouts require no equipment. Some workouts may need dumbbells, a yoga mat, or cardio equipment like a stationary bike, treadmill, or rower. | Dumbbells or body weight, depending on the workout. |
| Live class availability | Does not offer live classes. | Focus is on the at-home app and OTBeat Burn, rather than live at-home classes. |
| On-demand class library size | Features a large library of 4K Ultra HD fitness and wellness content, with new sessions added weekly. | Not available |
| Integration with wearable devices | Seamlessly integrates with Apple Watch to track heart rate, calories burned, and activity rings in real-time. Metrics are displayed on-screen during workouts. Can be used with iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. | OTbeat Burn compatible with Orangetheory Fitness app via Bluetooth. OTbeat Link syncs Apple Watch in-studio. |
| Community features and social interaction | Offers community challenges and the ability to share fitness goals with peers. | Not available |
| Instructor quality and style | Features a diverse team of motivating and articulate trainers with varied backgrounds. Trainers provide modifications for different fitness levels. | Certified coaches aim to guide and motivate. |
| Music selection and integration | Music is curated by trainers and DJs. Workouts are mapped around music builds and beat drops. Apple Music users can save workout playlists. Offers "Audio Focus" to prioritize trainer voice or music. | Some at-home workouts incorporate music artists. |
| Offline content availability | Allows users to save and download workouts for offline access. | Not available |