Software · head to head
Strong vs Hevy
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors; Hevy free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users
- They diverge on capability: Strong covers Simple logging, Hevy covers Workout tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Strong and Hevy actually diverge.
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 Strong
- Simple logging
- Rest timer
- Progress charts
- Routine templates
Only in Hevy
- Workout tracking
- Social feed
- Progress photos
- Exercise library
- Google Fit
- Web support
Both cover
- Personal records
- Apple Health
- Apple Watch
- Ios support
- Android support
- Apple-watch support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Strong
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Hevy
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Strong
- Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
- No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
- Analytics require paid Pro subscription
- No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan
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
Strong
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Strong 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 Strong if
- You need simple logging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want rest timer.
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 Strong or Hevy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Strong 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, Strong or Hevy?
- Strong starts at Free and Hevy at Free.
- Does Strong or Hevy run on more platforms?
- Strong runs on iOS, Android. Hevy runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS.
- Can I use Strong for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Strong best used for?
- Strong is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
- What can Strong do that Hevy cannot?
- Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Progress charts, Routine templates. Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Exercise library. Both handle Personal records, Apple Health, Apple Watch, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Strong: Does Strong have a free version?
Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.
SourceHevy: 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.
SourceStrong: What does Strong Pro include?
Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.
SourceHevy: 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.
SourceStrong: What platforms does Strong support?
Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both platforms.
SourceHevy: 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.
SourceHevy: 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.
SourceHevy: 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.
SourceHevy: 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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