Fitbit has been rebuilding its app for quite some time, and as of March 31, 2026, the redesigned experience is no longer an early tester exclusive. Google has opened the Public Preview to all free users, meaning you no longer need a Premium subscription to see what’s new.
What does the redesigned Fitbit app actually look like?
The updated layout seems more logical now. It ditches the old navigation in favor of a cleaner four-tab structure: Today, Fitness, Sleep, and Health (via 9To5Google). This looks like the kind of chance that makes me wonder why it wasn’t there in the first place.
Free users get access to core health, fitness, and sleep tracking in the new design. Premium subscribers also get the Coach, a custom fitness plan, and deeper personalization on top of everything.
So, what’s new beyond the fresh coat of paint?
Quite a bit. The most overdue addition is nutrition and waterlogging. Previously, accessing these features required users to hop back into the old Fitbit app, which was quite annoying but worked fine for those who needed them.
You can now set calorie targets, log your meals, and track water intake, along with flexible macronutrient ranges for those who want more control over their diet.
Beyond these additions, Cycle Health gets an upgrade too, letting users log symptoms and periods directly from the calendar. And yes, Premium users receive personalized cycle insights through the Coach.
On the mental health front, mood logging and mindfulness session tracking are now built in. A refreshed stress-metric, now called “resilience,” gives you a clear picture of how your body handles daily pressure.
Moreover, it’s a meaningful update, and the price for most of it is hard to argue with, as it’s actually free.
