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Home Workout vs Hevy

Home Workout 4.9★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Hevy
Hevy 4.9★ · Free to download 90

Hevy is the superior choice for workout tracking due to its robust free features and positive user experience, while Home Workout struggles with aggressive paywalls and technical issues.

Full reviews: Home Workout · Hevy

Hevy offers an intuitive and reliable workout tracking experience with a generous free tier, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced lifters. Home Workout, despite some positive feedback on its exercises, is heavily criticized for its aggressive paywall after a short trial and technical problems, leading to a frustrating user experience.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: HevyR1R2R4R8
Home Workout Home Workout users appreciate the challenging exercises and variety, with some finding it effective for weight loss and muscle building R2R8R17. It offers levels for different fitness stages R17 and reminders for workouts . However, many users feel that essential features, like specific fat-burning workouts or personalized plans, are locked behind a paywall . Some also report issues with the interface being different on various phones R1 and a lack of thorough instructions for exercises R4.
Hevy Hevy is praised for its comprehensive workout tracking, allowing users to create routines, log sets, reps, and weights easily R89. Users love the ability to track progressive overload, see volume per workout, and monitor progress visually R67R89R102R103. It includes a large database of exercises with 'how-to' videos and helpful features like a rest timer . While some users wish for more equipment options for home gyms or better AI integration , the ability to add custom exercises is available .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: HevyR9R17R21R22
Home Workout Home Workout is described as easy to use by some, especially for beginners R17. However, many users report significant reliability issues, including ads that cannot be closed, preventing workouts from starting R22R27. Other complaints include the app kicking users out mid-exercise R21 and concerns about viruses R9. The renewal process for subscriptions is also described as clunky .
Hevy Hevy is consistently lauded for its intuitive, streamlined, and user-friendly interface R67. Users find it easy to learn, navigate, create, and edit routines . The app is considered reliable for tracking workouts and progress . Apple Watch integration is a highly valued feature, allowing users to track workouts without constantly touching their phone , though one user reported recent disconnection issues .
Price and Value edge: HevyR3R6R7R12
Home Workout Home Workout is a free-to-download app with in-app purchases, but users widely criticize its aggressive paywall. Many feel misled, as the app requires payment after only 2 to 7 days of use for core features or to continue personalized plans R3R6R7R13. Some users who paid for subscriptions reported no results , unexpected charges , or difficulty getting refunds R12. The price of £37 a year is considered absurd by some for features available elsewhere for free .
Hevy Hevy offers a free version that is highly praised for its extensive features, with many users stating it provides everything they need without paying . The yearly subscription, priced around $25, is considered amazing value and well worth the money for additional features like unlimited routines and coach connectivity R76R78R84. The app is seen as a cost-effective alternative to personal trainers or gym memberships .
Pick Home Workout if

You are looking for a basic home workout app and are willing to navigate its aggressive paywalls and potential technical issues, or if you find its specific free exercises sufficient for your needs R2R8.

Pick Hevy if

You need a reliable, intuitive, and feature-rich workout tracker with a generous free tier, especially if you want to track progressive overload, create custom routines, or connect with friends/coaches R67R76R89.

Evidence note: Reviews for Home Workout are heavily skewed by negative feedback regarding its aggressive paywall and technical issues, despite some users finding the workouts themselves effective. Hevy's reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with even its free version receiving high praise, indicating a strong user experience across both free and paid tiers.

Frequently asked

Is Home Workout truly free?
Home Workout is free to download, but many users report that essential features, personalized plans, or continued access to workouts become locked behind a subscription paywall after only 2 to 7 days of use R6R7R13R29.
What is the cost of Hevy?
Hevy offers a robust free version that satisfies many users, but a yearly subscription for additional features costs around $25 R76R78R84.
Does Home Workout have technical problems?
Yes, some Home Workout users have reported technical issues such as unclosable ads preventing workouts R22R27, the app crashing mid-exercise R21, and concerns about viruses R9.
Can I track my progress with Hevy?
Yes, Hevy is highly praised for its ability to track progress, including sets, reps, weights, overall volume, and visual progress, helping users stay consistent and motivated R67R89R102R103.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Home Workout 2/5 · US Good but unfair: This app is good and I actually enjoy it . The exercises are challenging and they increase the difficulty level or decrease it depending on your preference what I don’t like is how the interface is different on a different type of phone. On my friends android phone, he can watch adds to gain access to other exercises apart from the customized plan Meanwhile, I am limited to the cu
  2. [R2] Home Workout 5/5 · US THE GREATEST: This app is genuinely the best I love it I would totally recommend it to younger generations because not only does it help build muscle but it also helps boost confidence in your body, 100% keeping this app
  3. [R4] Home Workout 1/5 · US Too fast, too less: There are no throughout instructions and reminder for each exercise. Honestly I was expecting better performance with paid options, but nah! There better apps in the lower “ranked” list of ios app ranking.
  4. [R8] Home Workout 5/5 · US How it’s helping me: It’s really helpful for me and I can tell it will definitely help me stay in shape.
  5. [R9] Home Workout 3/5 · US It’s not worth it bro: I got 70 viruses in 7 minutes yo I mean the exercise is great but what’s up with those viruses.
  6. [R17] Home Workout 5/5 · US This is amazing: This app has done so much for me,it has helped me lose 32 in just I short time period.I am new to this and this app takes things slow and steady for those who don’t know much”like me.”It also has levels so if your advanced,new,or in the middle it has no problem finding workout for your level.and on top ITS FREE!
  7. [R21] Home Workout 3/5 · GB This app is good but: Is so annoying I was in the middle of my exercise and then it kicked me out and I had to do the exercise all over again don’t get this app but there are good features and it lets you play music on your playlist
  8. [R22] Home Workout 1/5 · US Ad issue: Workouts locked behind an ad that won’t let you close out, even when letting it play all the way through. Ifit ad has close button that won’t work, tried restarting the app and the same ad pops up and prevents the workout from starting.
  9. [R3] Home Workout 3/5 · US 3/5: Why do I HAVE TO pay to be the best I can be
  10. [R6] Home Workout 3/5 · US Too much pay tonight win stuff: I enjoyed the app a lot at first, and then after the seventh day, I had to pay to do the eighth. I disliked that they put me through a whole long survey to do a 28-day plan and then they make me pay to continue. In my opinion, there should be less things to pay for, like I shouldn’t have to pay so much to be fit. I should do my 28-day plan FOR FREE and then maybe pay
  11. [R7] Home Workout 1/5 · US Scam: Cant do anything without spending money. Plenty of apps that do the same thing for free. Not worth it at all.
  12. [R12] Home Workout 3/5 · US I’m not happy: I love this app but I mistakenly make a yearly subscription and I request for refund I didn’t get it back
  13. [R13] Home Workout 1/5 · US nonsense: paid after 2 days · translated
  14. [R29] Home Workout 1/5 · GB Waste of time: For the first 7 days the workout is for free but than half way through they want to you to purchase a subscription for a month or a year
  15. [R76] Hevy 5/5 · US Love it!: Easy to use, free version is great but the $25 for the yearly subscription is amazing! Worth the money! This allows me the freedom to track what I do, plan workouts and I can see what muscles I’m working, the volume I’m moving and it’s my favorite app I’ve used and I’ve used a lot of these types of apps!
  16. [R78] Hevy 5/5 · US I can’t improve it: I wanted to make an app like this but I unironically cannot figure out what I’d do to improve it. Great for tracking lifts and cheap
  17. [R84] Hevy 5/5 · US Great app: Love that to use app. Great for the price
  18. [R27] Home Workout 1/5 · GB Can’t close ads: The workouts are completely useless as you can’t do them with the app as you can’t close the adverts. I understand that they might want you to pay to remove the ads but if you don’t want to pay for the app you should at least be able to close the ads like every other app on the market. I used this app for workouts on and off for years but won’t anymore because I can’t
  19. [R67] Hevy 5/5 · US Easy to use: Great app, easy to use. Simple and super effective for tracking progressive overload.
  20. [R89] Hevy 5/5 · US Game changer app: I started using Hevy at the recommendation of a friend. It has revolutionized the way that I work out. Previously, I tracked workouts with a spreadsheet that I had made. Now, this app makes it so easy to create workouts, input exercises, sets, reps, rests, etc. One of my favorite features is that it calculates your overall volume per workout.
  21. [R102] Hevy 5/5 · US Definitely recommend: Love this app, I have a hard time remembering sets and reps so this really helps and it’s also great to be able to track progress visually
  22. [R103] Hevy 5/5 · US The best app!!: I absolutely love this app. I don’t think I would progress as much without it. It helped me stay on track so much and also to see my growth is so rewarding

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