Hevy vs Nike Run Club
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.4. Hevy wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Nike Run Club on 1.
Gym-goers who want a fast, free log with friends and shared routines
New and casual runners who want free coaching and motivation
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Hevy | Nike Run Club |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #2 of 14 | #9 of 14 |
| Developer | Hevy Studios S.L. | Nike |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Hevy better than Nike Run Club?
Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.4. Hevy wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Nike Run Club on 1.
Which is cheaper, Hevy or Nike Run Club?
Hevy: Free plan; Pro from $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime. Nike Run Club: Completely free, with no subscription or in-app purchases. On value for money, Nike Run Club scores higher.
Do Hevy and Nike Run Club work on the same devices?
Only Hevy runs on Web.
Which is more private, Hevy or Nike Run Club?
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
Nike Run Club
- Completely free, with no subscription or ads
- Coach-led Guided Runs keep you going
- Works with Apple Watch and Apple Health
- Training plans are only offered in nine countries
- Privacy label allows tracking with your identifiers
Nike Run Club gives you a lot for nothing. It tracks your pace, distance, route and heart rate, and its Guided Runs put a Nike coach in your ear for anything from an easy jog to speed work. Add training plans, challenges with friends, live location sharing and shoe mileage tracking, all with no subscription. The trade-off is your data, since the privacy label lists a lot that's linked to you.
Full Nike Run Club review
