Hevy vs Gentler Streak
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.9. Hevy wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Gentler Streak on 2.
Gym-goers who want a fast, free log with friends and shared routines
Apple Watch owners who want to stay active without burning out
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Hevy | Gentler Streak |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #2 of 12 | #3 of 12 |
| Developer | Hevy Studios S.L. | Gentler Stories |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Hevy better than Gentler Streak?
Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.9. Hevy wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Gentler Streak on 2.
Which is cheaper, Hevy or Gentler Streak?
Hevy: Free plan; Pro from $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime. Gentler Streak: Free version; Premium listed at $8.99 a month or $39.99 a year in the App Store. On value for money, Hevy scores higher.
Do Hevy and Gentler Streak work on the same devices?
Only Hevy runs on Android, Web.
Which is more private, Hevy or Gentler Streak?
Gentler Streak scores higher on privacy (9.4/10). App Store label: purchases, location, identifiers, usage and diagnostics may be collected but are not linked to you. The developer says analysis runs on your iPhone, with no accounts or servers.
Strengths and weaknesses
Hevy
- Free plan with no ads and no cap on logged workouts
- Quick, clear logging screen mid-workout
- Lifetime Pro option if you dislike subscriptions
- Free plan caps routines, custom exercises and graph history
- Trainer program upgrades sit behind Hevy Pro
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 has no ads. A social feed lets you follow friends and copy their routines, and workouts now sync to Strava in full detail. Hevy Pro unlocks unlimited routines and full graph history, and Hevy Trainer can build a program for you.
Full Hevy review
Gentler Streak
- Encourages rest instead of punishing it
- Analysis runs on your iPhone, no account
- Warm, award-winning design
- iPhone and Apple Watch only
- Some features need Premium
Gentler Streak reads your Apple Health data and tells you whether today is for pushing or resting. Its Activity Path shows readiness for the day and the next ten, rest days don't break your streak, and you can mark illness or injury so they don't count against you. Sleep, heart rate and VO2 max trends round it out. The design is warm and friendly and won an Apple Design Award in 2024. It's iPhone and Apple Watch only.
Full Gentler Streak review
