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Hevy vs TrainerRoad

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Hevy

Fitness

Workout tracker and gym log

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TrainerRoad

Fitness

Structured cycling training with adaptive plans, no virtual world and no bundled hardware

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hevy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hevy free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users; TrainerRoad it requires a smart trainer or a power meter to get meaningful structured workout control, so it is not usable out of the box without that hardware.
  • They diverge on capability: Hevy covers Workout tracking, TrainerRoad covers Adaptive Training.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hevy and TrainerRoad actually diverge.

Attributes where Hevy and TrainerRoad differ
AttributeHevyTrainerRoad
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOSiOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded2019Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

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 Hevy

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

Only in TrainerRoad

  • Adaptive Training
  • Periodized training plans
  • Power-based workouts
  • No virtual world
  • Hardware agnostic
  • Single flat plan

What people use each for

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

Hevy

  • Workout trackingnot TrainerRoad
  • Nutrition managementnot TrainerRoad
  • Health monitoringnot TrainerRoad
  • Fitness coachingnot TrainerRoad
  • Wellness improvementnot TrainerRoad

TrainerRoad

  • A cyclist training for a specific event who wants a structured, periodized plannot Hevy
  • Someone who finds virtual world and social features distracting and wants a pure data-driven training screennot Hevy
  • A rider who already owns a smart trainer or power meter and does not want to buy Zwift-specific hardwarenot Hevy
  • Someone who wants AI-adjusted training load based on actual completed performance rather than a fixed plannot Hevy

Where each one falls short

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

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

TrainerRoad

  • It requires a smart trainer or a power meter to get meaningful structured workout control, so it is not usable out of the box without that hardware.
  • Its lack of a virtual world or social layer means riders who need gamified motivation to stay consistent indoors may find it demotivating.
  • There is no free tier, only a money-back guarantee window rather than a true free trial period.
  • Pricing has increased over time according to user forum discussion, so a buyer should confirm the current figure directly rather than relying on an older cited price.
  • It is entirely cycling-focused, offering nothing for running, strength or other sports the way some broader fitness apps do.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

TrainerRoad

On request
  • TrainerRoad Monthly$21.99/month
    • All training plans and Adaptive Training included
  • TrainerRoad Annual$209.99/year
    • Same features billed yearly

Which should you pick?

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.
Hevy review

Choose TrainerRoad if

  • You need adaptive training.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want periodized training plans.
TrainerRoad review

Questions people ask

Is Hevy or TrainerRoad better?
Neither clearly leads. Hevy starts at Free and TrainerRoad at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hevy or TrainerRoad?
Hevy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hevy and On request for TrainerRoad.
Does Hevy or TrainerRoad run on more platforms?
Hevy runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS. TrainerRoad runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Hevy for free?
Yes. Hevy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TrainerRoad starts at On request.
What is Hevy best used for?
Hevy is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what TrainerRoad is typically brought in for.
What can Hevy do that TrainerRoad cannot?
Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Personal records. TrainerRoad covers Adaptive Training, Periodized training plans, Power-based workouts, No virtual world.

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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TrainerRoad: Does TrainerRoad have a virtual world like Zwift?

No, it deliberately has no game world, avatars or social feed, focusing purely on structured, data-driven training.

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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TrainerRoad: Do I need a smart trainer?

You need either a smart trainer or a dumb trainer paired with a power meter to get workout targets and structured control.

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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TrainerRoad: Does TrainerRoad sell hardware?

No, it stays platform-agnostic and works with third-party smart trainers and power meters.

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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