Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.4. Hevy wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Fitbod on 0.
Gym-goers who want a fast, free log with friends and shared routines
Beginners and busy lifters who want each gym session planned for them
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Hevy | Fitbod |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #2 of 9 | #7 of 9 |
| Developer | Hevy Studios | Fitbod, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Strengths and weaknesses
Hevy
- Generous free plan with unlimited workout logging
- Quick, clear logging screen mid-workout
- Active community for routines and motivation
- Free plan caps the number of saved routines
- Less hand-holding than coaching apps like Fitbod
Hevy is the best workout tracker for most lifters. Logging sets is fast, rest timers and previous numbers sit right where you need them, and the free plan is unusually generous. A social feed lets you follow friends and copy their routines. Hevy Pro unlocks unlimited routines and deeper analytics. The main catch is that it tracks your training rather than planning it, so you bring the program.
Full Hevy review
Fitbod
- Removes the guesswork of planning workouts
- Adjusts weights and volume as you progress
- Video demos across its exercise library
- Subscription required after the trial
- Logging is slower than dedicated trackers
Fitbod builds your next strength workout for you. It looks at your equipment, recent training and muscle recovery, then picks exercises, sets and weights that progress over time. That takes the guesswork out of the gym, especially for beginners. The catch is the price: after a short free trial you need a subscription, and logging feels slower than in Strong or Hevy.
Full Fitbod review
