# Jillian Michaels \| Fitness App — user reviews > 687 indexed App Store user reviews of Jillian Michaels | Fitness App by EM Digital, rated 4.70/5 from 5,616 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jillian-michaels-fitness-app/id1190148494/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jillian-michaels-fitness-app/id1190148494.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,714 · 4★ 519 · 3★ 123 · 2★ 73 · 1★ 187 ## What do users think of Jillian Michaels | Fitness App? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great variety of workouts - 👍 Customizable to fitness level and equipment - 💪 Effective for getting results - 🏠 Convenient to workout at home - 🤗 Motivating coaching from Jillian **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes and glitches - ⏱️ Not enough time between exercises - 🔁 Repetitive workouts in programs - 🔊 Lack of exercise instructions and demos - 💰 Expensive subscription for full access **Commonly reported bugs** - Workouts not properly logging in history - Meal plans reverting to default settings - Workout timer decreasing during sessions **Most requested features** - Ability to cast workouts to TV - More variety in workout music - Option to log external workouts - Improved meal planning and grocery list features - Better progress tracking and fitness testing ## Newest reviews (15 of 687) ### 4/5 — Very good app *2026-05-26, version 5.5.17* Very good app I’ve used for years. ### 2/5 — Enttäuschend *2026-05-01, version 5.5.15* Ich habe die Fitness DvDs wie "Der perfekte Knackpo" sehr gerne gemacht und hatte mich gefreut, als ich die App entdeckt hatte. Aber sehr wenig Auswahl an Plänen. Die Übungen sind gut, aber es gibt keine Erklärungen zur richtigen Ausführung und auch keine richtige Vorschau. Der Timer läuft ab und sie ist schon mitten in der Übung. Habe die Probewoche nicht verlängert. ### 4/5 — No 28 shred? *2026-04-27, version 5.5.15* I got this app following the online purchase of 28 shred, but that one is not on the app which means it’s almost impossible to play the workout video on my tv as airplay works better via an app - will this ever be possible? I’m really disappointed ### 2/5 — No free workouts *2026-01-22, version 5.5.9* Seems like absolutely nothing is free in this app. Downloaded it to try it out with the intention of maybe purchasing the in app purchases if I liked it. You don’t really get a chance to “try before you buy” as all of the workouts are locked. Seems a bit of a bad business model and a large amount of money to commit to something you don’t know if you’ll like.. Such a shame because I have been a huge Jillian fan since she started on the biggest loser… ### 3/5 — Not that great *2025-12-06, version 5.5.8* I keep selecting the exercise was easy at the end of each exercise, and I feel like it’s giving me easier ones every day. If I view previous day, it also changes all the exercises for today. Not sure why. I lao had a day that EVERY SINGLE exercise was on my hands. By the end of the workout, I wasn’t exhausted, nothing was hurting except my wrists. I could barely finish it because of my wrist. But the rest of my body? Felt as if I was sitting on the couch the whole time. Now, I know I can switch the exercises in the preview. But I shouldn’t have to for the price I am paying. At that point I can just come up with my own exercise and pay only $2/month for a time interval app. I am also not a fan of the cooldown. Why doesn’t the music change? It’s really weird to be trying to relax and cool down to an upbeat music. Also, the cooldown could be different than rest of the exercises. I don’t need to stretch one part of my body for 30 seconds. Not being able to get the app on my TV or on my laptop is also a real downside. It would be nice if I didn’t need additional subscriptions or equipment to get it to the big screen. I just feel like it could do better for $20/month. For what it is now, I wouldn’t pay more than $5/month. I cancelled my membership, it’s just not worth the price. ### 4/5 — Great app! *2025-08-23, version 5.5.5* I used to do Jillian’s workout videos but over the last couple of years my hormones seem to have taken over and i find i don’t recover like i used to. So after a good few months of just walking and yoga (and weight gain!) i started the 7 minute beginner workouts a couple of times a week. I work as hard as i can, pause the workout and then rest for as long as I need before continuing. Over the last year I have gradually worked up to the 10 minute intermediate level and if i feel low in energy then i drop back to beginner for that one. It works really well and follows the hormone hacks from Metabolic Renewal which teach you how to manage your hormones. I am getting stronger again but i fear my regular routine of 45 minutes Hard Body at the weekend are well and truly over! The app has all the dvds and loads of mindfulness workouts, yoga, meal plans with various options. It’s v good but i don’t tend to use anything other than the Total Body on the workout generator. One thing i would like changed is the calories on the weight loss plans. The weightloss level would make me gain weight as my Garmin estimates i need 1700 kcals a day with exercise and there is no scope for treat days. I think the weight loss plan is 1800 calories! Would have worked when i was 25…. ### 4/5 — Good app *2025-08-12, version 5.5.5* I like the app. She has a lot of variations of workouts to do. The one thing I would change is to have the phone app and apply tv app be consistent. There aren’t as many options on the Apple TV. I know you can air play but I try to leave my phone while working out so I’m not distracted. ### 4/5 — Love Jillian but app needs work .Wish it were 5* *2025-08-04, version 5.5.3* More weights barbell and strength exercise workouts needed for those of us needing to keep that muscle as we age. Not sure how much longer I’ll keep the app. It’s been great for rehab and getting into home fitness. Now it’s beginning to be repetitive and dare I say it a bit dull. Positives are the exercises are easy to follow & I like the places where you can adapt. Edited to add impossible to quickly leave review as every nickname however random appears taken. ### 2/5 — Problem *2025-08-03, version 5.5.3* I can not see the cooldown session after each workout and after each workout the server is not working ### 1/5 — Frustrating experience — safety and usability issues *2025-07-06, version 5.5.3* I wanted to love this app, but it has two major problems. First, I cannot fully exclude exercises that cause me pain and have been banned by my doctor. Even after substituting them in advance, they reappear in workouts — which is unacceptable for anyone with injuries or medical restrictions. Second, the video frequently freezes mid-exercise while the voice keeps going, leaving me with no idea what to do. My WiFi is strong and I’m using a brand-new iPhone, so this is clearly a glitch in the app. I’m disappointed because the concept is great, but until these issues are fixed, it’s just not usable or safe. ### 2/5 — Workouts are broken *2025-06-07, version 5.5.3* Hey, I’ve been using this app for years. It’s been overall great, keeping me able to workout at home. But you have some issues that have progressively gotten worse that you NEED to address. Certain exercise stop the whole workout in the middle, completely refusing to load completely. Used to be you could skip over them and then skip right back to do them and continue the workout, but now that’s not possible. You just have to skip the entire exercise if you want to continue your workout. I just generated a 10-minute workout and that I had to get up and skip over workouts FIVE TIMES, some of them two or three exercises in a row. I ultimately had to quit before I was finished because most of the last seven exercises wouldn’t load at all anymore. Please fix this. It’s seriously been a problem for YEARS, and as much as you charge for this a month, this shouldn’t be a problem. ### 3/5 — Training super aber App hat viele Fehler dafür zu teuer *2025-05-31* Ich finde die Trainingsprogramme super, mein Körper spricht sehr gut darauf an und es macht Spaß und es ist vielseitig. Jedoch habe ich festgestellt, dass in fast allen Trainings Fehler drin sind. D.h. das Video funktioniert nicht. Der Bildschirm bleibt grau die Zeit wird gestoppt und das ist sehr mühsam. Vor allem bei dem teuren Preis. **Developer response:** Just a quick follow-up. Thank you for your positive feedback on our training programs. We’re very happy to know that you’re enjoying the workouts and seeing great results! To help us resolve this issue as quickly as possible, please contact us at Help@JillianMichaels.com. Be sure to include your registration email address and the name of the program where the issue is occurring. We look forward to assisting you and resolving the issue! ### 3/5 — Please help! *2025-05-22, version 5.5.3* Hi, my app won’t open at all since the update and I didn’t know how else to get some help! Thank you ### 2/5 — Bug program *2025-04-22, version 5.5.1* Bug program ### 1/5 — Jillian Michaels APP *2025-03-05, version 5.5.0* Horrible app lots of buffering and lots of errors popups. I uninstall the app and re install and the errors pop up continues. The app is completely not responding at all. I log in and log out, app not working. So Annoying….. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — i don’t know about it *2026-05-26, version 5.5.17* it’s ok but they are better app’s for free than that sorry. ### 1/5 — Customising? *2026-05-09, version 5.5.16* Dear Support Team, I would like to ask if it is possible to customise the exercise difficulty level separately for different types of exercises within the app. For example, during the 7-minute workouts, I am comfortable doing intermediate-level exercises for arms and legs, but I find abdominal exercises more difficult and currently can only manage the beginner level for abs. Is there a way to set different difficulty levels for different muscle groups or exercise types within one workout? I can see that you can change the level for everything but can not find when I can change it selectively Thank you very much for your help, ### 1/5 — Payment issues prevent subscription renewal *2026-01-20, version 5.5.9* I’ve been a long-term subscriber and wanted to renew my subscription, but payment has been repeatedly declined immediately – without any bank interaction. My bank confirmed there is no issue on my side and that no payment request ever reaches them. Support initially responded, then stopped replying, and the issue was never resolved. I was willing to pay, but the app simply wouldn’t let me. Very frustrating experience. ### 1/5 — Useless!!! *2025-12-27, version 5.5.8* App continually freezes just trying to set up your metrics. Despite being pretty well versed, there is just no easy way to schedule workouts to a calendar, there is no prompt to do so and even the ‘tip of the day’ link to do it, doesn’t work. In all honesty, I’m glad I had the opportunity to free trial, there’s absolutely no way I would pay a subscription for it. With so many apps on the market, you really need to have better usability, content and choice than trying to lead with a name alone..avoid until a much better update is available. ### 1/5 — Crappiest piece of junk!! *2025-12-04, version 5.5.8* It does not have the same wkouts on the app and the tv. I can’t log in my computer on the app or even reboot the darn thing at all. Total JUNK!!! ### 1/5 — U don't need this app *2025-09-28, version 5.5.5* Seriously don't waste ur time ### 1/5 — Used to Love It, Now Not So Much *2025-08-15, version 5.5.5* I previously gave this app 4 stars. I was a customer for almost 2 years. I will not renew my subscription because I am put off by Jillian’s inflammatory comments about gender identity and race. If you want to be a cheerleader for the right wing, race baiting, trans hating crowd, knock yourself out. It’s a free country (for now). But you won’t get another penny from me, Jillian. ### 1/5 — Support is not supporting *2025-08-13, version 5.5.5* The email address that is listed on web site for support is Not working. Each time my message returns with a notion that the mail delivery to this address is impossible. The same issues that I described before here about my frustration with the app - freezing picture, no possibility to exclude the exercises that are causing me pain and banned by my doctor, bad search - try to find 7 minute exercise through it- therefore remain. No wonder - the email is not working - they are not receiving it - no need to solve problems. Easy-‘peasy. 😡 ### 1/5 — Careful!! *2025-08-03, version 5.5.3* Beware! If you get a free trial they NEVER email you until you have already paid for whatever subscription your free trial was attached to. No refunds. No way to delete your account. This app isn’t any different from the millions of other apps except for the fact that you have to jump through so many hoops to cancel anything. I recommend finding any other app to use especially one that has its subscription tied to the App Store and not some sketchy website. ### 1/5 — Active subscription doesnt show in the app *2025-08-02, version 5.5.3* I have an active subscription but it doesnt show up in the app. Can someone help? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — app is amazing, needs updating *2026-07-27, version 5.6.1* this app is truly amazing for at home workouts but i find it needs to be updated . most importantly there isn’t a way i can find to update or review all your band exercises in one place, i actually can’t even find a place to review them all together without selecting a workout and then trying to change a movement that might workout in that body part or else it won’t show up depending on the day and month i need to change these options which i dont have the ability todo… a nice to have would be to have the app work in a vertical and horizontal workout mode. i switched to zing fitness app for a few months and loved how customizable and updatable it was but i found it does not have enough workout variations at home to work multiple body parts at once above this though , this app is the only app i find that structures workouts nicely with lots of variations and actually work the whole body in a short time ### 5/5 — Great results *2026-07-08, version 5.6.0* Highly recommend this app, I’m so happy with it. There are so many workouts to choose from. You can even make your own workouts. They have wonderful customer service support which is hugely appreciated!! ### 5/5 — Love her *2026-06-02, version 5.5.17* I’ve done Jillian Michaels DVDs for off and on 16 years across 2 different colleges and continents let alone residence changes! I’ve never found another do at home workout like hers. Nor even one of its like at the gym. Her workouts both push me cardiovascularly AND leave me feeling in alignment bc of the range of muscle groups she targets each time. And the circuits are short enough that I keep form, so I don’t start compensating with other accessory muscle groups. Somehow she combines real intensity without compromising form and alignment. Normally I feel like I have to pick between the two. I also happen to find all of the “I want you to feel like you’re going to die!” stuff hilarious. I mean I do try to push myself to the absolute max and those kind of comments actually bring the external intensity that helps, but they also amuse me which is great when you feel like you’re going to die! Having easy access to her whole catalog plus more is a gift. I put my phone on the phone camera stand I have for filming auditions (~$20) which enables me to have it at eye level. I use it at the gym, home, or at my parents’ and soon at another school lol The flexibility and portability is fabulous. Also, great customer service! They were prompt, friendly, effective, and patient. The latter was especially appreciated as I was having some technical difficulties. ### 5/5 — Lovin’ these workouts *2025-08-22, version 5.5.5* I greatly appreciate that this is not a one size fits all app. The face that the workouts are customized to fit my level of fitness is a game changer. Also, prior to this app, I had owned most of her DVD workouts and loved them!! ### 5/5 — Simply the Best *2025-05-15, version 5.5.3* The best without a close second. I saw results after completing the first training course but I was hooked after the first week. Jillian’s unique training style keeps me going, even when I experience set-backs (totally unrelated to the app, I lifted a heavy suitcase the wrong way). Jillian’s “you can do it, you will do it, you ARE doing it” is a magic charm that I’ve taken to my running, too, and even life beyond that. This is the only charge I see on my credit card that makes me smile gratefully. I LOVE YOU JILLIAN. THANK YOU. You’re a goddess! ### 5/5 — Happy with the app! *2025-01-17, version 5.3.0* Always loved Jillian Michaels dvds years ago, 30 day shred helped me re establish my relationship with getting fit years ago. When I saw the lifetime deal, I had to take advantage. So far, 3 weeks in and loving it! ### 5/5 — Best fitness app! *2025-01-12, version 5.3.0* Excellent app!! I’m so thrilled with the variety of the programs offered in the app and by the fact that they adapt to my level and my personal preferences. There is really everything there, it helps me exercise no matter where I am (gym/home), no matter what -if any- props I have, in this way I use it when I’m away, what I find very important. For me all the programs happen to have a perfect balance. And of course I love Jillian’s coaching💪😘😅 ### 5/5 — Best App Out There *2025-01-08, version 5.3.0* I started with Jillian back when her DVDs first came out and I loved them. I’ve been trying different apps over the years but none are comparable to this one. I was hesitant when I heard “customizable” because with all other apps that usually means you still have to build your own programs and meal plans manually. This app is truly easy to use, pick the workout plan you want, change it whenever you want, swap exercises if you can’t do one or don’t like it, and seamless connectivity to watch and streaming directly to the TV (via Roku for sure, don’t know about anything else). The meal plans are just as easy as you choose the plan you want to go with, super easy to change that too. You can swap out meals and ban things you don’t like. The recipes and grocery lists are all automated which is phenomenal. Seriously the swap outs for workout and meals are so easy. This has everything I would ask for in my ideal app. There are some sync issues when I change my meal plans, and I wish I could use recipes from all the plans when I don’t have any dietary restrictions, but other than that, it’s an A+ and you should definitely get the lifetime while there’s a huge discount! Go Jillian! ### 5/5 — back to muscles *2024-12-20, version 5.2.16* I started with Jill 10Y ago and then switched to Wicks and end up with Lucy Wyndham-Read. In Jan 2024 I bought the app and regain the muscle level back. I feel stronger and happier. I remained big fan of Lucy, but Jill's training gives me more. ### 5/5 — Resultados. *2024-11-18, version 5.2.13* Excelente App para ejercitar todo el cuerpo y recuperar la condiciòn fìsica o mejorarla --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*