WalkitoGet the appBest app for plantar fasciitis: a buyer's guide for 2026
This page compares seven apps that include exercises for plantar fasciitis, flat feet or general foot pain. Walkito is one of them, and Walkito makes this page, so you should know that up front. The goal is to be fair, say where others are stronger, and give you enough detail to pick the one that fits your situation.
There is no single best app for everyone. The right choice depends on what you need: a runner returning from plantar fasciitis has different requirements from someone with flat feet who stands at work all day, and both have different requirements from someone whose employer covers Hinge Health. The criteria below explain what to look for, and the table after that shows where each app sits.
What should a plantar fasciitis app actually do?
A useful plantar fasciitis app should include exercises that match what the research supports. The 2023 clinical guideline for heel pain grades the evidence behind each approach. Plantar fascia and calf stretching earn an A, the top grade. Strength training earns a B. That means both should be in the app, not just one.
Beyond the exercise list, these are the things worth checking before you subscribe:
- Progression. Exercises should get harder over time, not stay at the same level forever. The research behind strength training for plantar fasciitis used a progressive loading protocol.
- Pain adaptation. The app should respond when pain is worse. Loading a painful heel the same way on a bad morning is the fastest way to lose someone's trust in the program.
- Time per day. Most people will not do 30 minutes of foot exercises. Five to ten minutes of the right exercises, done consistently, is more realistic.
- Price and trial. Know what you are paying and whether there is a free trial to see if it works for you.
- Platforms. Some apps are iOS only. If you use Android, your choices are narrower.
- Privacy. Pain and health data is sensitive. Check whether the app shares or sells it.
- Clinician involvement. An app built or reviewed by licensed physiotherapists or physical therapists is a reasonable signal. An app that can connect you to a clinician is a stronger one.
How do these apps compare?
The table below covers seven apps available in October 2026. Every fact was checked against the app's own App Store or Google Play listing and its official website. Ratings and review counts are as shown on the iOS App Store at the time of writing.
| App | Platforms & price | Focus | Adapts to pain? | Rating (iOS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exakt Health | iOS, Android. $19.99/mo or $59.99/6mo; 7-day free trial | Running injuries (15+ rehab plans) + run training | Yes, plan adapts as you progress | 4.8 (125 ratings) |
| Hinge Health | iOS, Android. $0 through employer or health plan | Broad MSK pain (back, knee, hip, neck, pelvic floor) | Yes, personalized by care team | 4.9 (168K ratings) |
| Prehab | iOS. $49/mo or ~$16/mo billed annually; 7-day free trial on the annual plan | 55+ programs across many body areas | Body Scan assessment, then fixed program | 4.8 (~1.7K ratings) |
| PlantarCare | iOS. Free, no in-app purchases | Heel pain / plantar fasciitis tracking | Recovery stages adjust routine to pain trend | Not rated yet |
| Arch: Flat Feet Trainer | iOS. $9.99/mo or $39.99/yr; 7-day free trial | Flat feet and arch strengthening | No | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Plantar Fasciitis Exercises | iOS, Android. Free to download; in-app purchase required to use it | Plantar fasciitis stretches only | No | 1.0 (1 rating) |
| Walkito | iOS. $44.99/yr or $7.99/wk | Heel pain, flat feet, standing all day, runners | Morning check-in adjusts every session | Not rated yet (new, Oct 2026) |
All data from App Store, Google Play and official websites. Checked October 2026.
Exakt Health: the runner's rehab app
Exakt Health is built for runners, and it shows. The app has over 15 injury rehab plans, from plantar fasciitis to Achilles tendinopathy to meniscus tears, plus running training plans from couch to marathon. Each rehab plan ends with a structured return-to-running phase, which is something most foot pain apps do not offer.
It is certified as a medical device in the EU, which means it has passed regulatory review for safety and intended use. It was built by licensed sports physiotherapists and running coaches. The app has 600+ exercise videos and adapts its plan as you progress through levels.
At $19.99 a month or $59.99 for six months, Exakt is not cheap, but the breadth of conditions and the quality of its rehab plans are hard to match in the self-serve app market. The 7-day free trial lets you see the full app before paying. It is available in English, French, German and Spanish, on both iOS and Android.
Where Exakt is stronger than Walkito: more injury types covered (15+ versus heel pain, flat feet and shins), a full return-to-running program, Android availability, EU medical device certification, and an established user base with a 4.8 rating across 125 iOS reviews.
Where Walkito differs: Walkito adjusts each day's session from a morning pain check-in rather than end-of-session feedback, tests left-right asymmetry every 14 days, and focuses specifically on heel and foot pain rather than the full range of running injuries.
Hinge Health: the employer-sponsored option
Hinge Health is the largest digital MSK platform in the United States, with over 2 million members. If your employer or health plan covers it, it is free to you and comes with something no self-serve app can match: a dedicated care team that includes physical therapists, orthopedic doctors and other specialists.
The app covers a wide range of joint and muscle conditions, not just feet. It also includes the Enso wearable device for acute pain relief. The 4.9 rating across 168,000 iOS reviews reflects the combination of guided exercises, human coaching and zero cost.
The catch is access. You cannot buy Hinge Health from the App Store. You need coverage through one of the 2,800+ employers or health plans that offer it. If you have access, it is likely the most complete option on this list. If you do not, it is not an option at all.
Hinge Health is not foot-specific. It covers back, knee, hip and neck pain as its primary use cases. For plantar fasciitis specifically, a more focused app may be a better starting point.
Prehab: the broadest exercise library
The Prehab Guys app is built by Doctors of Physical Therapy and has the widest exercise library in this comparison: 55+ programs, 170+ workouts and 4,000+ exercise videos. It has a specific plantar fasciitis rehab program. The Body Scan feature asks about your pain, goals and movement needs, then recommends a program.
At $49 a month or about $200 a year, it is the most expensive self-serve option here. The 7-day free trial is on the annual plan only. Sessions run about 20 minutes, which is longer than the 3-to-10-minute range of foot-focused apps. The quality of the video instruction is consistently praised in reviews.
Prehab is a good fit if you have pain in multiple areas and want a single app that covers everything from shoulders to feet. It is less focused than apps built specifically for plantar fasciitis, and it does not adapt daily sessions based on your morning pain.
It is iOS only and English only.
PlantarCare: the free tracker
PlantarCare is free, has no in-app purchases, and does not require an account. It focuses entirely on heel pain and plantar fasciitis. You log your morning first-step pain and worst daytime pain, and the app moves you through recovery stages with guided stretches, calf work, heel raises and icing reminders matched to your stage.
For a free app, it does a surprising amount right: pain trending over time, footwear and load logging, and red-flag reminders that tell you when to see a clinician. The trade-off is that it is new, has no ratings yet, and does not describe the research behind its exercise selection.
PlantarCare is a reasonable starting point if you want to track your pain for free and follow basic stretches without committing to a subscription. It is iOS only.
Arch: Flat Feet Trainer
Arch is the only app in this comparison focused entirely on flat feet and arch strengthening. It has 40+ foot exercises, progress tracking and a clean design. At $39.99 a year or $9.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial, the price is moderate.
A reviewer noted that the app lacks exercise videos, using illustrations instead. The app claims its routines are "backed by science" and "proven physiotherapy principles" but does not cite specific studies. With only 6 ratings on the App Store, it is early in its life.
If your primary concern is flat feet without significant pain, Arch is worth trying. For plantar fasciitis, it is not the right fit since it does not include heel-specific rehab exercises or pain tracking.
Plantar Fasciitis Exercises: a basic app with a paywall
This app by Verdhit Agarwal offers 15 exercises across three levels: gentle stretches, strength building and advanced drills. It is listed as free on both iOS and Android, but both store listings show in-app purchases, and one reviewer reported being asked to pay for a monthly membership before they could use it.
The exercises are basic, with text instructions rather than video demonstration. There is no progression logic, no pain tracking and no adaptation. The single iOS rating is 1 out of 5, and that review is specifically about being charged unexpectedly. It is the kind of app that exists because "plantar fasciitis exercises" is a high-volume search term, not because someone built a thoughtful program.
If you want a free reference for what stretches to try, check the store listing before you start since some exercises may sit behind a paywall. For an actual guided program with progression, it is not enough.
Walkito: what it does and what it does not
Walkito is an exercise program for heel pain, flat feet and lower-leg pain. It was released on the App Store on October 2, 2026. It is new, has no ratings yet, and is iOS only.
What it does: builds a weekly plan from your answers about pain, goals and schedule. Each morning, a check-in adjusts that day's session to how your foot feels. Tests every 14 days measure calf raises, arch hold and single-leg balance, and compare left to right. Sessions are 3, 5 or 10 minutes. Exercises follow the 2023 heel pain guideline and the Rathleff 2015 trial. It connects to Apple Health for steps, sleep and walking data, which stay on your phone.
What it does not: it does not diagnose your pain, it is not a medical device, it has no clinician on the other end and it is not available on Android. It covers heel pain, flat feet and shin pain, not the 15+ injury types Exakt covers or the full-body scope of Hinge Health or Prehab.
At $44.99 a year or $7.99 a week, the annual price is lower than most competitors. The weekly price is higher relative to the annual, which is standard subscription pricing.
How to choose
Start from your situation, not from feature lists.
- You are a runner with plantar fasciitis and want a structured return to running: Exakt Health is the strongest fit.
- Your employer covers Hinge Health: check your eligibility. A care team with PTs and doctors is hard to beat at zero cost.
- You have pain in several body areas, not just your feet: Prehab gives you 55+ programs in one subscription.
- You want a free starting point to track heel pain and try basic stretches: PlantarCare does that well for no cost.
- Your main issue is flat feet without significant pain: Arch: Flat Feet Trainer is focused on exactly that.
- You want a daily plan for heel pain or flat feet that adjusts to your morning and tests your progress: that is what Walkito was built for.
Questions people ask
Is there a free app for plantar fasciitis?
PlantarCare is free with no in-app purchases. It tracks morning pain, suggests stretches matched to your recovery stage, and shows trends over time. The "Plantar Fasciitis Exercises" app is listed as free but shows in-app purchases on the store, and a reviewer reported being charged to use it. PlantarCare is the more reliably free option of the two.
What exercises should a plantar fasciitis app include?
The 2023 clinical guideline for heel pain gives plantar fascia and calf stretching a grade of A and strength training a grade of B. A good app should include both: stretching for the fascia and calf, and progressive calf strengthening such as heel raises. Exercises that progress in difficulty and adapt to your pain level are more useful than a static list.
Is Exakt Health better than Walkito for plantar fasciitis?
Exakt Health covers more conditions, including 15+ running injuries and full run training plans. It is on both iOS and Android and is certified as a medical device in the EU. Walkito focuses specifically on heel and foot pain with daily pain-based adaptation and 14-day progress tests. Exakt is the stronger choice for runners who need rehab plus a running plan. Walkito is narrower but adjusts each session to your morning.
Can an app replace seeing a physical therapist for plantar fasciitis?
No app replaces a clinician who can examine your foot, rule out other causes and adjust a plan in real time. An app is useful for guided daily exercises between visits, or as a starting point when pain is mild and matches the typical plantar fasciitis pattern. If pain came from an injury, comes with swelling or numbness, or is getting worse, see a clinician first.
Is Hinge Health free?
Hinge Health is free to members whose employer or health plan covers it. You cannot buy it directly from the App Store. Check eligibility at hinge.health/covered. If you are covered, it includes a care team with physical therapists and doctors at no cost to you.
Why does Walkito not call itself the best app for plantar fasciitis?
Because it would not be honest. Walkito is new, has no user ratings yet, covers fewer conditions than Exakt Health, and has no clinician on the other end like Hinge Health. What it does well is adjust each day to your pain and test your progress every 14 days. Whether that makes it the right app for you depends on what you need.
Do any of these apps work on Android?
Exakt Health and Hinge Health are on both iOS and Android. "Plantar Fasciitis Exercises" is also on both, though it shows in-app purchases on each store. Walkito, Prehab, PlantarCare and Arch are currently iOS only. If you use Android, Exakt Health is the most feature-complete option for foot pain.
When an app is not enough, see a clinician
- your pain followed an injury or a fall
- you cannot put weight on the foot or you are limping
- the pain comes with numbness, tingling, burning, swelling or warmth
- the heel is red, or you have a fever
- pain wakes you at night or is present at rest
- both feet hurt and other joints are swollen or stiff
- pain is getting worse week over week despite exercise
- you have diabetes, reduced feeling in your feet or poor circulation
Doing it as a plan
If you have read this far and Walkito sounds like a fit, here is how it works. You answer a few questions about where it hurts, which side, how active you are and your goal. Walkito builds a weekly plan around those answers. Each morning, a check-in adjusts the day. Every 14 days, a short test measures calf endurance, arch hold and single-leg balance.
You pick 3, 5 or 7 days a week and sessions of 3, 5 or 10 minutes. Exercises follow the 2023 clinical guideline for heel pain. The plan has no fixed end date: when you reach a goal, it moves to maintaining and the next goal takes its place. Walkito is an exercise program, not a diagnosis or a substitute for a clinician.
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Walkito is an exercise program. It does not diagnose and does not treat. If pain is sharp, getting worse, or stopping you sleeping, see a clinician.
Try Walkito on the App Store.