The 5 Best Workout Tracker Apps in 2026

Our picks at a glance

1. 1

   Best overall

   Brolic

   Log your lifts and see where you rank on every one

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   Fast set logging, unlimited free routines and a leaderboard for every lift that shows exactly who you'll pass next.

   Brolic nails the basics a workout tracker needs. Logging a set is quick, a rest timer runs between sets, and you can save as many routines as you like without paying. A weekly training report sums up what you did, so you can spot a skipped muscle group or a stalled lift before it turns into a long plateau. Nothing is locked, and there are no ads.

   What sets it apart is the leaderboard on every lift. You can rank worldwide or narrow it to your country, city or weight class, and Brolic shows exactly what you need to pass the next person. That turns a routine bench session into a target. Other lifters can vote down suspicious numbers, which keeps the boards honest. The catch: no AI programs or coaching, and it runs only on iPhone and iPad.

   Good for

   Lifters who log every set and are motivated by seeing where they rank

   Watch out for

   No AI-built programs, and it runs only on iPhone and iPad

   Read the Brolic review App Store iOS
2. 2

   Best cross-platform

   Hevy

   Free workout logger with a lifting community built in

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   A fast, generous free log with a social feed, shared routines and apps for iPhone, Android, web and watches.

   Hevy is the best choice if you or your training partners aren't all on iPhone. It runs on iPhone, Android and the web, with Apple Watch and Wear OS apps for logging from your wrist. The logging screen is quick, previous numbers sit beside each set, and progress charts track your personal records over time. The free plan logs unlimited workouts, which is rare.

   The social feed is its signature. You follow friends, see their sessions and copy routines that look useful, which makes finding a new program easy. Hevy can also import a Strong export, so switching does not cost you your history. The catch: the free plan caps saved routines, and Hevy tracks your training rather than planning it, so you bring the program.

   Good for

   Lifters on Android or mixed devices who like training with friends

   Watch out for

   Free plan limits saved routines; Hevy Pro removes the cap

   Read the Hevy review Visit website iOSAndroidWeb
3. 3

   Best minimalist log

   Strong Workout Tracker

   A fast, no-nonsense gym log for serious lifters

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   One of the quickest, cleanest gym logs, with an excellent Apple Watch app and no social distractions.

   Strong is the veteran of workout logging, built around one job: recording sets fast. Pick a routine, enter weight and reps, and the rest timer and previous numbers keep you on pace. The plate calculator saves mental math when loading a barbell, and detailed charts track each lift's history. Its Apple Watch app is excellent if you would rather leave your phone in your bag.

   There is no feed, no followers and nothing to scroll, which many experienced lifters prefer. Strong works offline, on iPhone and Android. The catch is the free plan, which limits saved routines, so regular users will want Strong PRO, sold as a subscription or a lifetime purchase. It also adds new features more slowly than newer rivals like Hevy.

   Good for

   Experienced lifters who want a quick, private log without social features

   Watch out for

   Free plan limits saved routines, so most regulars will pay

   Read the Strong Workout Tracker review Visit website iOSAndroid
4. 4

   Best workout planner

   Fitbod

   Personalized strength workouts that adapt as you train

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   Builds each strength session for you from your equipment, recent training and muscle recovery, then logs it.

   Fitbod is for people who want the tracker to also be the coach. Tell it what equipment you have, and it picks exercises, sets and weights based on your recent training and how recovered each muscle group is. As you log, it adjusts volume and weight, so the program keeps progressing without you working out rep schemes or loading jumps yourself.

   That removes the hardest part of training for beginners: knowing what to do next. Video demos cover its exercise library, and Apple Watch support lets you follow along without your phone. The catch is cost and speed. After the free trial you need a subscription, and logging feels slower than in Brolic, Hevy or Strong, which matters if you already follow your own program.

   Good for

   Beginners and busy lifters who want every session planned for them

   Watch out for

   Subscription after the trial, and logging is slower

   Read the Fitbod review Visit website iOSAndroid
5. 5

   Best free video workouts

   Nike Training Club

   Free workouts and programs from Nike trainers

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   Free trainer-led video workouts and multi-week programs, ideal if you need guidance more than a detailed log.

   Nike Training Club comes at workout tracking from the guided side. Instead of a blank log, you pick a workout or a multi-week program, filter by equipment and duration, and follow trainer-led video demos for strength, yoga, mobility and HIIT. Many sessions need little or no equipment, so it works at home, in a hotel room or in the corner of a gym.

   It is all free, though you need a free Nike Member account and the app promotes Nike gear. For a tracker guide, the catch is clear: progress tracking is basic. You can't log detailed sets, reps and weights the way you can in Brolic or Hevy, so lifters chasing numbers will outgrow it. As a source of structured sessions, though, it is hard to beat for free.

   Good for

   Beginners and home exercisers who want guided workouts for free

   Watch out for

   Basic tracking, with no detailed set, rep and weight logs

   Read the Nike Training Club review Visit website iOSAndroid

What should you look for in a workout tracker app?

Speed matters more than anything. You log between sets, often out of breath with chalk on your hands, so the app should show your previous numbers and let you record a set in a few taps. A rest timer, saved routines and personal record tracking cover the rest of the essentials. Check how many routines the free plan allows before you build your whole program inside it.

Next, decide what keeps you consistent. Some people need competition, which Brolic's leaderboards supply. Others like friends and shared routines, which is Hevy's strength. Some want a coach to plan sessions, which is Fitbod's job, and some just want silence, which Strong delivers. Finally, check platforms and watch support so the app fits your phone and the way you train.

Do you need a workout tracker if you follow a program?

Yes, because a program only works if you know what you lifted last time. Even a fixed plan depends on adding weight or reps over time, and a tracker shows exactly what to beat. Apps like Brolic, Hevy and Strong let you save the program as routines, so each session opens with the right exercises and your previous numbers ready to go.

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