Hevy vs MacroFactor
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.8. Hevy wins on 4 of the 5 scores, MacroFactor on 0, with 1 tied.
Gym-goers who want a fast, free log with friends and shared routines
Lifters and dieters who want calorie targets that adjust as they progress
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Hevy | MacroFactor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #2 of 12 | #6 of 12 |
| Developer | Hevy Studios S.L. | Stronger By Science Technologies |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Hevy better than MacroFactor?
Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.8. Hevy wins on 4 of the 5 scores, MacroFactor on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Hevy or MacroFactor?
Hevy: Free plan; Pro from $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime. MacroFactor: 7-day free trial, then $11.99 a month or $71.99 a year in the App Store. On value for money, Hevy scores higher.
Do Hevy and MacroFactor work on the same devices?
Only Hevy runs on Web.
Which is more private, Hevy or MacroFactor?
Hevy scores higher on privacy (8.5/10). App Store label links purchases, usage, contact info and contacts to you; user ID, sensitive info and diagnostics are not linked. No tracking is declared, the app has no ads, and profiles can be private.
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
MacroFactor
- Targets adjust to your actual metabolism
- Fast logging with verified foods
- Ad-free, with no shaming when you go over
- No free tier after the 7-day trial
- Workout tracking is a separate app
MacroFactor is a macro tracker that coaches instead of scolds. Its algorithm estimates your real energy expenditure from what you log and how your weight moves, then adjusts calorie and macro targets at weekly check-ins, even if you missed them. Logging is quick, with barcode scanning, a verified food database and AI label scanning, and there are no red numbers or warnings when you go over. There's no free tier, but there are no ads either.
Full MacroFactor review
