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Hevy alternatives

Hevy is a popular workout tracker, but some users seek alternatives for food tracking, CrossFit options, or specific machine exercises. Alternatives like Fitbod offer AI-generated workouts, while Strong focuses on Apple Watch integration, and Liftoff provides a community-driven experience.

Why users look for alternatives to Hevy

The alternatives

Fitbod
4.8★ · 276,288 ratings · Free

Fitbod generates varied workout routines, helping users track strength growth over time and providing an accountability partner for different training goals and gyms R52R55. It offers a multitude of exercise options and aims to keep users progressing .

Better for: Fitbod is better for users who want an app to act as a 'personal trainer' by generating varied workouts and adapting to their progress, helping them see strength growth over time R52. It suits those who need an accountability partner across different training goals and gym environments R55. However, some users note it can repeat exercises and that newer AI-enabled tools might offer more personalized programming based on injuries or specific goals . It is not suitable for users looking for a free app, as many reviews mention mandatory subscriptions and billing issues R51R54.

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Gymverse
4.8★ · 164,232 ratings · Free

Gymverse helps users stay on track with workouts by providing plans and making it easy to swap out exercises . It offers options for stretching and users appreciate not having to plan workouts deeply .

Better for: Gymverse is better for users who want pre-planned workouts and prefer not to deeply think about their daily exercise routine . It suits those who value ease of setting up and swapping exercises . However, users report issues with the app freezing when editing workouts, glitches, and crashes after updates R65R68. Some also desire more resistance band and kettlebell exercises and find the exercise library limited with lacking cues . The app also has a paid 'pro' version that restricts custom routines after a week .

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Muscle Booster Workout Tracker
4.5★ · 135,259 ratings · Free

Muscle Booster provides detailed and complete workout programs, helping users achieve goals like weight loss and improved flexibility R80. It offers low-impact options like chair Tai Chi, making it suitable for seniors R80.

Better for: Muscle Booster Workout Tracker is better for individuals, including seniors, looking for structured programs, such as low-impact chair Tai Chi, to achieve specific goals like weight loss and improved flexibility R80. It suits those who appreciate detailed and complete workout plans . However, users report issues with repetitive workouts R79, difficulty seeing missed workouts R79, and significant billing problems, including direct charges outside of Apple's subscription service and difficulties with cancellations and refunds R81. Some users also express disappointment with AI-generated visuals instead of real trainers and a lack of exercise direction .

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Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log
4.9★ · 108,453 ratings · Free

Strong is a robust app for tracking sets, weights, and repetitions, allowing users to create custom templates and monitor progress with graphs R94. It has strong compatibility with Apple Watch, which many users rely on .

Better for: Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log is better for users who prioritize detailed tracking of sets, weights, and repetitions, and who want to create custom workout templates R94. It is particularly well-suited for Apple Watch users, as many rely on its compatibility for their workouts . However, the app is frequently reported as buggy, especially with Apple Watch syncing, freezing, and inconsistent timers R93R96. Some users also note that its free version is less comprehensive than Hevy's and that it lacks Strava integration R95.

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Liftoff
4.8★ · 83,965 ratings · Free

Liftoff offers a workout routine and ranking system that users find cool and motivating . It helps users track exercises and routines, with a community aspect .

Better for: Liftoff is better for users, especially teenagers starting out, who are motivated by a ranking system and a community aspect . It suits those who find its routine tracking easy to understand and use . However, the app is frequently reported as glitchy, laggy, and prone to opening to random profiles, interrupting workouts R107R108R109R110. It also lacks an offline mode, requiring a WiFi connection R109. Users are also frustrated by its subscription model, with some feeling it should be free with ads . The ranking system is noted to be inconsistent and not account for factors like number of sets .

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Stick with Hevy if

You should stick with Hevy if you need a simple, intuitive, and effective app primarily for tracking strength training, progressive overload, and personal records . It's great for customizing your own routines and exercises, even adding media for demos . Hevy is also a strong choice if you value a clean interface, built-in timers, and the ability to share workouts and progress with a small, intimate community of friends R4. Many users find the free version robust enough, offering features like monthly reports and advanced metrics without a paywall for essential tracking R35.

Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Is Hevy good for beginners?
Yes, Hevy is considered beginner-friendly, offering premade workouts and exercise demos to help new users get started R6R26R35.
Does Hevy offer coaching or personalized plans?
Yes, Hevy offers a coach option that provides users with workout suggestions, and some users on the paid plan mention receiving a personalized plan R4R41R43.
Can Hevy sync with other fitness apps?
Yes, Hevy integrates with Apple Health and Strava, allowing users to upload their workouts to these platforms R19R31R38.
What are the limitations of Hevy's free version?
The free version of Hevy allows users to create up to four custom workout routines R20R29R44.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R8] Hevy 5/5 · US review: would be nice if there was a calories tracking food portion that matched up with this
  2. [R10] Hevy 4/5 · US Hybrid: Need more CrossFit / kettlebells options
  3. [R32] Hevy 5/5 · US Good App: this app works well the only thing i wish it had was smith machine jm press other than that its a 10/10 app
  4. [R29] Hevy 4/5 · US Great app, kills your battery: This app is great and has the perfect amount of free features. You can have 4 plans, which is perfect for my 4 day split. You can easily add sets and change your weights. It is easy to reorder or switch out an exercise as well. With that being said, it kills my battery. I had a 1 hour workout and my battery was drained 19% from this app, yet it was only on the screen
  5. [R34] Hevy 4/5 · US Very good app: App is perfect, completely fine to use for free, 100% would recommend. The only issue is it drains so much battery. If this didn’t happen easily 5 stars. I still use it and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn’t have an app.
  6. [R20] Hevy 5/5 · US This is the most amazing application I’ve ever used: I have been using Hevy since about 2021!! There’s many ways to track your workouts, and this one is SUPERB!! History, small demos on each workout, easily changeable workouts. I used to not be a premium member, which gave me 4 workouts that I could customize to my liking. However, I changed to the premium which is only about $20 a year. That’s ri
  7. [R44] Hevy 5/5 · US Overall GREAT app,: I say that because I only really needed an app to log my workouts and this is perfect, only downside being that you can only have 4 routines for free, any more would be in the paid subscription, but other than that, love the app
  8. [R51] Fitbod 1/5 · US Nooooooooo: Horrible it told me on an add it was completely free but no over 95.00$ a year!
  9. [R52] Fitbod 5/5 · US Love this app: Feels great! Easy to follow! And I can scale weight gradually or quickly and I see my strength growing over time! Feel strong!
  10. [R54] Fitbod 1/5 · US Charging me: Even though I try to cancel subscription it keeps on charging me money 1/10 i would definitely not recommend🤮🤢
  11. [R55] Fitbod 5/5 · US Accountability Partner extraordinaire!: I've been using FitBot for three years now, and it just keeps getting better. It keeps me accountable because across different training goals, across different gyms.
  12. [R65] Gymverse 1/5 · US Wasted workouts: App glimpse ches and does not count your workout. This really needs to be addressed. I will be looking forward a new workout app
  13. [R66] Gymverse 5/5 · US App is great: This app is fantastic. Even though they charged me twice this year. Still love and need the app.
  14. [R67] Gymverse 3/5 · US Animal Comparisons: Was 5 stars with the animal comparisons. Much less exciting with the new system.
  15. [R68] Gymverse 1/5 · US Annoying bugs: I really like this app, enough that I pay $20 a month for it. But it’s super annoying that trying to edit your workouts MAKES THE WHOLE APP FREEZE AND HARDLOCK AND IT DOESNT SAVE THE CHANGES!!!!!
  16. [R79] Muscle Booster Workout Tracker 1/5 · US Workout: I like some of the workouts but there seems to be a lot of repetition. I don’t like how you can’t go back and see a workout if you missed it. I also don’t want to pay $20 a month.
  17. [R80] Muscle Booster Workout Tracker 5/5 · US Senior Chair Tia chi: I am a 75 yr old male who is in the 3rd week of the Muscle Booster program. I use MB to supplement my regular Tia Chi for Seniors. So far I have lost 6 lbs and can feel the benefits. So far, so good, so happy. Thanks
  18. [R81] Muscle Booster Workout Tracker 3/5 · US Questionable Billing practices: This app avoids the Apple subscription service and bills you directly through a website. We canceled this and we’re still billed for a month service. We were told that we were. ‘Eligible’ for a refund even though we canceled. It’s clear why they are avoiding Apple subscription service. My bank even flagged this as fraudulent. I would consider strongly before subscr
  19. [R82] Muscle Booster Workout Tracker 2/5 · US Great app, poor support: I’ve used this app for nearly 2 years and had great results with the workouts. Seems like if you have a technical problem you’re on your own. The app just stopped working one day. Probably from the latest update. Reaching out to support for several days just got me automated emails pointing me to a FAQ. Following the guidance in the FAQ made the issue even worse. A
  20. [R93] Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log 1/5 · US It stinks now: It used to sync well with my watch. Not anymore. Almost useless.
  21. [R94] Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log 5/5 · US My workout partner: I use this app in every single workout. I can’t remember the weights and repetitions and seeing them precisely allows me to see progress. I love the ability to create my own templates when I get too comfortable with my workout I create alternate templates to explore, newer types of exercise, like body, weights, or kettle balls, or any number of things.
  22. [R95] Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log 3/5 · US Hevy Free version better: Hevy app gives more options, insights and charts than this app. The free version is not sufficient and would need us to pay for it to be usable
  23. [R96] Strong Workout Tracker Gym Log 2/5 · US Buggy: Today is my first day working with this app. I’m entering custom exercises to build my first routine. The app has frozen several times and needed to be restarted.
  24. [R107] Liftoff 1/5 · US Keeps opening up to someone's profile upon open: Keeps popping up to someone's profile named "home" It's getting tiresome please fix
  25. [R108] Liftoff 4/5 · US Home: Keep getting my lifts interrupted by being taken to a random profile named home… other than that great app
  26. [R109] Liftoff 3/5 · US Glitchy and missing offline mode: Not a bad app. Definitely gets you motivated but it’s weird to input an exercise that’s not in its system. It’s also glitchy some of the time mostly with low signal. I would definitely rate this app higher if it didn’t constantly need a WiFi connection.
  27. [R110] Liftoff 2/5 · US Good but glitchy: It’s been good but everytime there’s always something wrong. Today everytime I clicked it pulled up a screen to add someone I don’t know.
  28. [R6] Hevy 5/5 · US Best Weightlifting App: I have been trying to get back in the gym and take care of my health. This app has helped me do that. Other apps weren’t helpful enough and trying to keep track of stuff on my own was cumbersome. This app is beginner friendly and gives some helpful advanced metrics. I highly recommend this app!
  29. [R26] Hevy 5/5 · US Great visuals: I love using the Hevy app and have for over a year now. I love being able to track my workouts with ease and keep track of my PRs. I’m a powerlifter but this app is also beginner friendly as they have premade workouts and demos for everything.
  30. [R35] Hevy 5/5 · US Great app: Lots of data and exercises, includes videos of how to do them. I’d say it’s probably one of the best free apps for any level of athlete.
  31. [R4] Hevy 5/5 · US Great app: Love this app. Keeps me on target and reminds me what weight I’m on. Great for challenging yourself and friends. Free is good but I have no complaints about the lifetime membership. My wife, my daughter and I all use it. The like the coach option so they don’t have to figure out what they are doing for each workout, it just tells them what they should do.
  32. [R41] Hevy 5/5 · US Simple: I am paying about a dollar a month and it gives me so much help, easy to track, gave me a personalized plan.
  33. [R43] Hevy 5/5 · US Amazing app: Helps track my workout, suggests workouts for me and helps me hit my goals
  34. [R19] Hevy 5/5 · US Great Tracking App: love this app use it everyday and it sinks with apple health and strava
  35. [R31] Hevy 5/5 · US Simple and effective: It tracks and records your workouts, uploads to Strava, does what it is supposed to do. What more can you ask for.
  36. [R38] Hevy 5/5 · US Best tracking/trainer: Im a intermediate gym goer and sometimes I find it hard to know what to workout, this app has it all and its free! I love the ability to create my own workout and then track it right from my watch, The best feature for sure is the ability to share your progress with your friends and other apps! Overall this app is the best workout app I have used!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store