A Workout Partner App That's Free for Life: The Drillz Founding 10,000
The first 10,000 people to sign up for Drillz get the entire app free for life, every future paid feature included, no subscription ever. Here's how the founding offer works.
Every fitness app follows the same script now: free download, three taps, paywall. $9.99 a month to log a workout, $79 a year to see who liked your run. We're taking the opposite route. Drillz, the workout partner app we're building, will be completely free for life for the first 10,000 people who sign up. Not a trial, not a discount: the app and every paid feature we ever release, included forever.
This article explains exactly what the offer covers, why we're doing it, and how to claim one of the spots.
The offer in plain words
Drillz is a workout partner app: it matches you with people who train your sport, at your level, near you, and shows open sessions on a live map. Boxing, BJJ, running, lifting, tennis and more.
The founding offer is simple:
- Who: the first 10,000 people on the signup list, counted in order of signup.
- What: the full app, plus every paid feature we ship in the future, unlocked at no cost.
- How long: for life. Your account is flagged as a founding member and stays that way.
- The catch: there isn't one. No card required, no promo window that expires, no downgrade later.
If we eventually charge for advanced matching, unlimited sessions, stats, or anything else we haven't invented yet, founding members get it without paying. The only thing that ends is the offer itself, at signup number 10,000.
Why give away 10,000 lifetime memberships
A workout partner app is worth exactly as much as the people in it. You can have the best matching algorithm in the world; if nobody trains in your area, it matches nothing. So the first 10,000 members aren't just early users, they're the reason the app works for everyone who comes after them.
Rewarding the people who take a chance on an empty map is the fairest trade we could think of. You give us density and feedback. We give you the product, free, forever.
A workout app without a subscription (really)
If you've searched for free workout apps without a subscription lately, you know how that goes: "free" means a 7-day trial, or a free tier crippled enough to push you to Premium within a week. Industry-wide, the subscription model won, and most training apps now cost between $60 and $120 a year.
We're not against paid features; some things cost real money to run, and Drillz will eventually have a paid tier for people who join after the first 10,000. Free-for-life founding accounts are our way of never having to play the crippled-free-tier game with the people who built the community. If you're in the first 10,000, "free" means free: no subscription, no unlock, no countdown.
What you actually get
Drillz launches on iOS, starting in San Diego, then city by city. On day one:
- Matching by level, not just distance. Set your sports, your level in each, your goals and schedule. A beginner isn't thrown in with competitors. More on how that works on our gym buddy app page.
- A live map of sessions. Drills, events and spots around you, in real time. One tap to join, or create your own and let people come to you.
- Every sport under one roof. Strength training, boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ, no-gi, tennis, padel, basketball, soccer, running, climbing.
While you wait, the directories on this site are free to browse without an account: BJJ open mats, boxing gyms and run clubs, city by city. And if you're still training solo, our guide on how to find a gym buddy works with or without an app.
How to claim a founding spot
- Join the signup list on the Drillz homepage. One email, ten seconds.
- Your position is locked the moment you sign up. The list is counted in order, and the first 10,000 emails become founding accounts.
- At launch, you get an invite to create your account. It comes pre-flagged as a founding member: free for life, everything included.
That's the whole process. No sharing requirements, no referral ladder, no card.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does "free for life" include?
Everything. The core app plus every paid or premium feature Drillz releases in the future, unlocked permanently on your account at no cost. It is not a trial and it never converts into a paid plan.
What happens after the first 10,000 signups?
The core of Drillz (finding partners and joining sessions) stays free for everyone. But advanced features released later will be part of a paid tier for accounts created after the founding window. Only the first 10,000 signups get everything free forever.
Do I need a credit card or to pay anything to claim my spot?
No. Joining the list takes one email address and nothing else. There is nothing to cancel later because there is nothing billed, ever.
How do I know if I'm within the first 10,000?
Spots are counted in signup order. When we open the app, every founding member is notified and their account is flagged as free for life. Signing up today is the only way to lock your position.
When and where does Drillz launch?
Drillz is coming soon to iOS, starting in San Diego and expanding city by city. Founding spots are global though: wherever you train, your signup position counts.
Ten thousand sounds like a lot until you realize it's one mid-sized gym per city. When the counter hits 10,000, the offer closes for good. Grab your spot while the list is short.