Comparison · Workout and fitness apps

Hevy vs Strong: which is better in 2026?

Hevy ranks higher in our list of workout and fitness apps (#1 against #5, score 93.0 against 86.5).

How we rank Share

  • 93.0
    Editorial score
    86.5
  • 3
    Platforms
    2
  • Yes
    Free to use
    Yes
  • No
    Open source
    No

Which should you choose?

Choose Hevy if you want

Strength training logs and routine planning.

Free, ad-free logging for strength training, with a routine planner, rest timers and progress by exercise. Premium features are bought in the app, and it relies on you to build routines rather than generating plans.

Choose Strong if you want

Quick gym logging on iPhone and Android.

A simple gym logbook with free accounts and support for iPhone, Android and Apple Watch. Extra tracking such as body fat percentage and max 1RM needs Strong PRO, and it is less of a social app than Strava.

The main differences

  • Only Hevy runs on Web.

Side by side

HevyStrong
Score93.086.5
Rank in list#1 of 10#5 of 10
PriceFree plan, paid upgradesFree to use with in-app purchases for premium featuresFree plan, paid upgradesFree accounts; Strong PRO is a paid upgrade
Free to useYesYes
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsiOSAndroidWebiOS, Android, WebiOSAndroidiOS, Android
Made byHevy Studios, S.L.Not stated
Main useStrength workout loggingGym workout logging
PlansRoutine planner, no generated plansWorkout scheduling
WearablesNot highlightedApple Watch app
Self-hostingNoNo
Best forStrength training logs and routine planningQuick gym logging on iPhone and Android
Strengths
  • Free to use with no ads
  • Routine planner with automatic rest timers
  • Works on the web as well as on phones
  • Free accounts with core logging
  • Runs on iPhone, Android and Apple Watch
  • Workout scheduling and muscle heat map
Limits
  • Premium features are sold as in-app purchases
  • Built for logging, not generated training plans
  • Advanced tracking needs Strong PRO
  • Less of a social app than Strava
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Questions about Hevy vs Strong

Is Hevy better than Strong?
Hevy ranks higher in our list of workout and fitness apps (#1 against #5, score 93.0 against 86.5). Hevy is best for: strength training logs and routine planning. Strong is best for: quick gym logging on iPhone and Android.
Which is cheaper, Hevy or Strong?
Hevy: Free to use with in-app purchases for premium features. Strong: Free accounts; Strong PRO is a paid upgrade.
Do Hevy and Strong run on the same platforms?
Hevy supports iOS, Android, Web. Strong supports iOS, Android.