Hevy
Gym workout logger with routines, progress charts and friends
- #1 of 10 in best workout and fitness apps
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- iOSAndroidWeb
Ranked 1 of 10 in best workout and fitness apps
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.
Best for Strength training logs and routine planning
About Hevy
Hevy is built for logging strength training. Users build routines with an advanced planner, mark warmup, drop and failure sets, and use automatic rest timers. Exercise notes and progress views show how each lift changes over time. The Play listing says the app has hundreds of exercises with free videos.
The core app has no ads. Premium features are sold as in-app purchases, and the store listing describes a lifetime option. Friends can follow each other's workouts, and the web version lets people view routines and progress on a computer. Compared with apps that generate plans, Hevy relies on the user to build the routine.
Key features
- Strength workout logging
- Routine planner
- Progress by exercise
- Friends and feeds
- Web version
Strengths
- Free to use with no ads
- Routine planner with automatic rest timers
- Works on the web as well as on phones
Limits
- Premium features are sold as in-app purchases
- Built for logging, not generated training plans
Where Hevy ranks
How Hevy compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Main use | Plans | Wearables | Self-hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Hevy | 93.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroidWeb | Strength workout logging | Routine planner, no generated plans | Not highlighted | No |
#2 Nike Training Club | 91.5 | Free | iOSAndroid | Guided home and gym workouts | Programs and guided sessions | Not highlighted | No |
#3 Strava | 90.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroidWeb | Running, cycling and hiking | Training plans on desktop | GPS devices supported | No |
#4 JEFIT | 87.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroidWeb | Workout planning and logging | Expert plan library and Adaptive Plan | Phone or watch logging | No |
#5 Strong | 86.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroid | Gym workout logging | Workout scheduling | Apple Watch app | No |
The full comparison table for best workout and fitness apps has all 10 products.
Alternatives to Hevy
All 9 alternatives- Nike Training ClubFree workouts and training programs from Nike trainers
- StravaRunning, cycling and hiking tracker with a social feed
- JEFITWorkout planner and gym log with a large exercise database
- StrongSimple gym workout logger with scheduling and progress tracking
FitbodStrength workout planner that adjusts routines to equipment and recovery
Apple Fitness+Guided workouts and meditations from Apple with live Apple Watch metrics
Questions about Hevy
- Is Hevy free?
- Hevy can be used without paying: Free to use with in-app purchases for premium features. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Hevy open source?
- No. Hevy is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Hevy support?
- Hevy is available on: iOS, Android, Web.
- What is Hevy best for?
- Strength training logs and routine planning. In our ranking of workout and fitness apps it is number 1 of 10 with a score of 93.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Hevy?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Nike Training Club, Strava, JEFIT, Strong.
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