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Google Home vs Hevy

Google Home logo

Google Home

Software

Google's smart home platform with Google Assistant

From
Free
Rated
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Hevy logo

Hevy

Software

Workout tracker and gym log

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Home web version (home.google.com) has limited controls compared to the mobile app; Hevy free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users
  • They diverge on capability: Google Home covers Google Assistant, Hevy covers Workout tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Home and Hevy actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Home and Hevy differ
AttributeGoogle HomeHevy
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, ChromeOSiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS
Founded20162019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Google Home

  • Google Assistant
  • Voice Control
  • Routines
  • Multi-Room Audio
  • 10,000+ devices
  • Nest products
  • Chromecast
  • Third-party apps

Only in Hevy

  • Workout tracking
  • Social feed
  • Progress photos
  • Personal records
  • Exercise library
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Apple Watch

Both cover

  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Google Home

  • Controlling and automating smart home devicesnot Hevy
  • Viewing Nest camera feedsnot Hevy
  • Creating automation routinesnot Hevy
  • Managing household device settingsnot Hevy
  • Voice control via Google Assistantnot Hevy

Hevy

  • Workout trackingnot Google Home
  • Nutrition managementnot Google Home
  • Health monitoringnot Google Home
  • Fitness coachingnot Google Home
  • Wellness improvementnot Google Home

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Home

  • Web version (home.google.com) has limited controls compared to the mobile app
  • Battery-camera live streams on the web app auto-stop after 5 minutes
  • Requires compatible Google/Nest or third-party smart-home hardware - it is a control app, not a standalone product

Hevy

  • Free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users
  • Strava integration is one-way only, preventing synchronization of Strava activities back into Hevy
  • Social features are basic compared to dedicated social fitness communities, limited to workout feeds and comments
  • No built-in nutrition or diet tracking, complementary to but separate from full fitness platforms
  • Limited coaching and AI programming features compared to alternatives like Fitbod or Boostcamp

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Home

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Home review.

Hevy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited workout logging
    • Full exercise library (200+ videos)
    • Progress charts and personal records
  • Pro$2.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited routines
    • Unlimited custom exercises

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Home if

  • You need google assistant.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS.
  • You also want voice control.

Choose Hevy if

  • You need workout tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS.
  • You also want social feed.

Questions people ask

Is Google Home or Hevy better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Home starts at Free and Hevy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Home or Hevy?
Google Home starts at Free and Hevy at Free.
Does Google Home or Hevy run on more platforms?
Google Home runs on iOS, Android, Web, ChromeOS. Hevy runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS.
Can I use Google Home for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Google Home best used for?
Google Home is most often used for controlling and automating smart home devices, viewing nest camera feeds, creating automation routines, managing household device settings. Of those, controlling and automating smart home devices and viewing nest camera feeds are not what Hevy is typically brought in for.
What can Google Home do that Hevy cannot?
Google Home covers Google Assistant, Voice Control, Routines, Multi-Room Audio. Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Personal records. Both handle Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hevy: Is Hevy completely free or does it have a paid tier?

Hevy has a free tier and a paid Pro tier. The free version includes unlimited workout logging and access to the full exercise library but is limited to 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, and 3 months of data history. Hevy Pro costs $2.99 per month, $23.99 per year, or $74.99 lifetime and removes these limits while adding advanced analytics and custom routine sharing.

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Hevy: What features does Hevy include for workout logging and progress tracking?

Hevy provides automatic rest timers, RPE tracking, one-rep max calculations, exercise performance charts, body measurement tracking, progress photos, and an exercise library with over 200 exercise videos. The app supports warmup calculators, drop sets, failure tracking, and note-taking on workouts.

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Hevy: Does Hevy work on Apple Watch and other devices?

Yes, Hevy is available on iOS and Android phones and tablets. It also supports Apple Watch and WearOS for basic workout logging and tracking. Additionally, Hevy has a web/desktop version for managing routines and viewing progress data.

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Hevy: What integrations does Hevy support?

Hevy integrates with Apple Health to sync your workouts and fitness data. It also supports Strava integration, though the sync is one-way only: Hevy can send workouts to Strava, but Strava workouts will not be reflected back in Hevy.

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Hevy: Can I share workouts and interact with other users in Hevy?

Yes, Hevy has social features including the ability to follow other athletes, view their workouts, like and comment on workouts, and save routines created by other users. The app maintains a social feed and leaderboard features, though these are more limited compared to dedicated social fitness platforms.

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Hevy: Does Hevy have an offline mode for gym workouts?

While Hevy is primarily a cloud-based app, the search results do not provide explicit documentation about offline logging capabilities. The app requires syncing to log workouts and access progress data.

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