How Much Is the Ladder App? 2026 Price, Free Trial & Cheaper Options

The Ladder app costs $29.99 per month on the monthly PRO plan, or $179.99 per year on the annual plan — which works out to about $14.99 per month. Every new user gets a 7-day free trial, and Ladder says no payment info is collected until the trial ends. Prices below were checked on Ladder's official pricing page in October 2026.

Ladder Pricing Plans Compared (2026)

Some third-party reviews still mention a higher "ELITE" tier at around $44.99/month, and app-store trackers show a PRO+ option at $34.99/month (Sensor Tower). Ladder's current pricing page only lists the trial, PRO Monthly and PRO Annual, so treat those older tiers as possibly discontinued or region-specific.

Is There a Free Version of Ladder?

No. Outside the 7-day trial, Ladder has no permanent free tier — you need a PRO subscription to keep following a team's program. That's a key difference from apps like Hevy and Strong, which let you log workouts for free forever (but don't write your program for you).

Is Ladder Worth $29.99 a Month?

Reddit is split mostly on price, not quality. One user who finished the trial put it plainly: "I recently did the one-week free trial of the Ladder App and really enjoyed it. However, I am reluctant to commit to the monthly plan because of the cost." (r/workout, "Ladder App — is it worth it?") On the other side, long-term users often report real results: "i like it ! i've tried a few coaches and i have noticed a (sustainable) difference after doing 3x a week for like three months now." (r/gymsnark, "Thoughts on Ladder app?", 50+ comments)

A trainer's take: for a structured, coach-written program with audio cues, $14.99/month on the annual plan is reasonable — cheaper than one session with most personal trainers. What it doesn't include is nutrition: if your main goal is fat loss, you'll likely need a separate calorie tracker on top, which raises the real monthly cost. Our full Ladder app review goes deeper on who it suits.

How to Pay Less for Ladder

• Choose annual over monthly. $179.99/year vs $359.88 for twelve monthly payments — the annual plan saves $179.89 a year.
• Use the full 7-day trial first. Try two or three teams before paying so you don't pay just to switch.
• Watch for seasonal sales. Searches for "Ladder Black Friday sale" spike every November, and fitness apps commonly discount annual plans then.
• Cancel through the store you subscribed with. If you subscribed via the App Store or Google Play, cancel in your phone's subscription settings before renewal.

Cheaper Alternatives to Ladder

• Boostcamp — free proven programs if you're happy following a fixed plan without coaching audio.
• Hevy — free workout logging; Hevy Pro is $2.99/month if you want unlimited routines. See is Hevy free?
• PonteFuerteAI — a personalized workout plan plus calorie, protein and photo meal tracking in one app, so you don't pay for a training app and a nutrition app separately.

We compare seven options in detail in the best Ladder app alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Ladder app per month?

Ladder PRO costs $29.99 per month on the monthly plan. On the annual plan ($179.99/year) it works out to about $14.99 per month.

Does Ladder have a free trial?

Yes. Ladder offers a 7-day free trial that includes all teams and unlimited workouts, and says no payment information is collected until the trial ends.

Is the Ladder app free?

No. After the 7-day trial you need a paid PRO subscription. Ladder has no permanent free tier.

Is Ladder cheaper than a personal trainer?

Yes. At about $15–30 per month, Ladder costs less than a single session with most personal trainers, though it's a team program rather than one-to-one coaching.