Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.5. Hevy wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Runna on 0.
Gym-goers who want a fast, free log with friends and shared routines
Runners training for a race who want structure without hiring a coach
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Hevy | Runna |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #2 of 12 | #8 of 12 |
| Developer | Hevy Studios S.L. | Strava |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Hevy better than Runna?
Hevy is the better app overall, scoring 9.1 to 8.5. Hevy wins on 5 of the 5 scores, Runna on 0.
Which is cheaper, Hevy or Runna?
Hevy: Free plan; Pro from $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime. Runna: 7-day free trial, then $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year. On value for money, Hevy scores higher.
Do Hevy and Runna work on the same devices?
Only Hevy runs on Web.
Which is more private, Hevy or Runna?
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
Runna
- Plans built around your race date and schedule
- Workouts sync to popular watches
- Plans adapt as your fitness changes
- $119.99 a year is steep
- No free tier after the trial
- Identifiers are used for tracking
Runna builds a training plan around your race, your schedule and your current fitness, then adjusts it as you log runs. Workouts sync to an Apple Watch, Garmin, COROS or Fitbit, and plans cover everything from a first 5K to an ultramarathon. Coaches design the plans, and a 2026 partnership with Loughborough University is reviewing how they handle load and recovery. It's priced like a coach rather than an app, so casual joggers can skip it.
Full Runna review
