Head to head · from each app’s own words
Hevy120 of 188 features · 64%
Motra104 of 188 features · 55%
Hevy vs Motra
Of the 188 features the six apps on our feature map document about themselves, Hevy documents 120 and Motra documents 104. 82 are documented by both, 38 only by Hevy and 22 only by Motra. Hevy documents more in 6 of 14 categories, Motra in 4 (Workout logging; Templates, plans & calendar; Automatic programming; Exercise library & content); 4 are even.
Hevy120 of 188 features · 64%- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- Ratings
- 98,804
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Jul 1, 2019
- Last updated
- Oct 13, 2026
- Today’s chart
- #37 free · #39 grossing
Apple’s US App Store, Oct 19, 2026. Health & Fitness charts. View on the App Store ↗
Motra104 of 188 features · 55%- Rating
- ★ 4.7
- Ratings
- 3,044
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Mar 17, 2021
- Last updated
- Aug 10, 2026
- Today’s chart
- Not in the top charts
Apple’s US App Store, Oct 19, 2026. Health & Fitness charts. View on the App Store ↗
Feature by feature
Every feature at least one of the two documents. “Not documented” means the app’s own pages don’t mention it — not that it’s missing.
Workout logging Hevy 19 · Motra 20
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Strength set loggingLog weight and reps for each set of a lift during a live workout. | YesTrack your lifts with an intuitive, simple to use interface.Source ↗ | Yesany change you make to a set — such as weight, reps, or rest time — is intelligently applied to future, unlogged sets of the same exercise.Source ↗ |
| Start an empty workoutStart an unplanned workout and add exercises as you go. | YesStart an Empty Workout Go to the workout tab at the bottom of the app Tap "+ Start Empty Workout"Source ↗ | YesAn Empty Workout means you are starting an open workout with no pre-planned exercises.Source ↗ |
| Previous performance shown or pre-filledWhile logging, each set shows or pre-fills what you lifted last time on that exercise. | Yesyour previous performance values appear on the left side under the column labelled Previous.Source ↗ | YesTap the dropdown in the "Rest" column and set it to "Previous". This will display the most recent weights and repetitions used for that exercise.Source ↗ |
| Live comparison during a workoutDuring a workout, running totals or a live comparison against previous sessions are shown. | YesNext to the stopwatch, you can monitor your volume load and the number of completed sets .Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Effort per set (RPE / RIR)Record perceived exertion or reps in reserve for a set or exercise. | YesYou can tap the RPE button for a specific set to select a value from 6 to 10.Source ↗ | YesYou can log Effort for any set during a workout.Source ↗ |
| Whole-workout effort ratingRate how hard an entire session felt. | Not documented | YesUse the slider to set your Effort from 1 to 10.Source ↗ |
| Lifting tempo trackingRecord the tempo of a set. | Not documented | YesYou can also track supersets, warm-up and cool-down sets, muscle splits, tempo, and RPE directly from your Apple Watch.Source ↗ |
| Complete planned sets without entering eachMark a planned workout, group or all remaining sets as done as prescribed instead of entering every set. | Not documented | Yes"Log All Sets" -- This marks every unlogged set as complete and includes them in your saved workout.Source ↗ |
| Workout name and notesGive a workout a name and attach a free-text note or description. | YesWrite a description - write a note with feedback, observations, or even an update for people who follow you on Hevy.Source ↗ | YesGive the workout a title and caption, and add pictures!Source ↗ |
| Photos or video on a workoutAttach photos or video to a logged workout. | YesYou can attach up to three photos, or two photos and one video, to a workout.Source ↗ | YesGive the workout a title and caption, and add pictures!Source ↗ |
| Add and reorder exercises mid-workoutAdd exercises to, or drag to reorder exercises within, a workout in progress. | YesReorder exercises through drag-and-drop Replace the exercise by choosing a different one from the librarySource ↗ | Not documented |
| Exercise swap with suggested alternativesReplace an exercise mid-workout, with the app suggesting suitable alternatives. | Yeschoose from four suitable alternatives recommended by Trainer at the topSource ↗ | YesTo swap an exercise, tap on the "..." beside the exercise to be swapped and select "Swap Exercise."Source ↗ |
| Exercise notesAttach a note to an exercise, kept with the session or shown next time. | YesRoutine notes - you can add these to any exercise while building a routine (reusable workout template). They will appear with their respective exercises each time you use the routine to log a workout.Source ↗ | YesYou can now view, add, edit, and delete exercise notes directly from your Apple Watch without the need of your iPhone!Source ↗ |
| Grip and attachment trackingRecord the grip, handle or attachment used, with history kept per grip. | Not documented | YesDuring a workout, Motra detects the start and end of each set, suggests weights based on your history, and differentiates between exercise grips and variations.Source ↗ |
| Bodyweight, weighted and assisted exercisesExercises that use body weight, including added load or assistance, are logged and counted correctly. | YesIf you've entered your bodyweight in the app, the app will use that value for exercises that rely on 100 percent of your bodyweight as resistance.Source ↗ | YesSupport for negative-weight exercises: Assisted exercises such as Assisted Pull-Up or Assisted Dips are now fully supported with negative weight loggingSource ↗ |
| Timed exercisesLog time-based exercises (e.g. planks) by duration, with a timer. | YesDuration-based activities like planks come with a single TIME column, where you can write a duration target for each set.Source ↗ | YesIntegrated timer for time-based exercises: Timed exercises such as a plank or wall-sit now include an integrated, built in rest timer to keep track of your exerciseSource ↗ |
| Pause, resume or discard a workoutPause the workout clock and resume later, or throw away a workout in progress. | YesTap 'Pause Workout Timer' 3. Once you are ready to resume, tap the duration once again, then tap 'Resume Workout Timer'Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Edit or delete past workoutsChange or delete a workout after it has been saved. | YesHow to delete a set 1. Swipe left on the set 2. Tap the delete button that appears on the right side of the setSource ↗ | YesEdit exercises, weights, titles, captions, or any other details anytime after the session.Source ↗ |
| Log a workout after the factRecord a workout you did earlier, on its real date and time. | YesAdjust the start date and time (if logging a previously completed workout)Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Forgotten-workout reminderPrompts you when a workout appears abandoned (inactivity or leaving the location). | Not documented | YesThis sends you a reminder when you move away from the location where you started your workout.Source ↗ |
| Offline loggingWorkouts can be logged and saved without a connection and sync later. | YesWatch workouts automatically save when reconnecting to iPhoneSource ↗ | YesYour Watch stores unsaved workouts locally for up to 14 days, so you won't lose data even if sync is delayed.Source ↗ |
| Kilograms and poundsChoose kilograms or pounds as the weight unit. | YesFrom here, you can set the preferred units for weight, distance and body measurementsSource ↗ | YesScroll down to the Weight Units toggle.Source ↗ |
| Per-exercise weight unitsUse a different weight unit for an individual exercise or piece of equipment. | YesYou can also change the unit of measurement used for weight for specific exercises.Source ↗ | YesLogging weight in any unit. You can now choose between lb/kg for any exercise, logging in whichever unit you prefer for individual exercisesSource ↗ |
| Keep screen awake during workoutsOption to stop the phone locking during a workout. | YesKeep Awake During Workout This feature keeps your phone on during an active workout.Source ↗ | YesNew optional setting to keep the iPhone screen on during the duration of a workoutSource ↗ |
Sets, supersets & loading Hevy 11 · Motra 8
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Rest timerA countdown (or count-up) between sets, typically starting when a set is completed. | YesWhen enabled for an exercise, the countdown starts automatically when you mark a set as complete.Source ↗ | YesMotra automatically tracks your rest time, counting the seconds since you finished your last set.Source ↗ |
| Custom rest per exercise or setSet different rest durations per exercise or per set, remembered next time. | YesCustomize automatic rest timers for each exerciseSource ↗ | YesThis allows custom rest values for each given set you perform.Source ↗ |
| Rest-end alertsA sound, vibration, voice cue or notification when rest is over. | YesRest Timer Receive a notification when your rest timer finishes.Source ↗ | YesYou can also add a Rest Alarm to any workout, which specifies a time at which you should be notified about your next set.Source ↗ |
| Warm-up set taggingMark sets as warm-ups (kept separate from working sets). | YesMark sets as Warmup, Normal, Drop sets, Failure and SupersetsSource ↗ | YesOn Motra, you can add multiple Warm-Up (WU) and Cool-Down (CD) sets at the start and end of each exercise.Source ↗ |
| Automatic warm-up setsThe app inserts warm-up sets with calculated weights before working sets. | YesHevy's warm-up calculator allows you to adjust some settings and more quickly add percentage-based warm-up sets to exercisesSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Drop setsLog a set as a drop set with reduced-weight follow-on efforts. | YesTo add a drop set to a workout, tap the set number, then select 'D-Dropset'Source ↗ | YesAs of October 2025, Motra now has full support for Drop Sets, both on the Apple Watch and iPhone.Source ↗ |
| Failure setsMark a set as taken to failure. | YesTo add a failure set, tap the set number, then select 'F - Failure set'Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Additional set types (top set, partials, cool-down)Set-type tags beyond warm-up, drop and failure, such as top sets, partial reps or cool-down sets. | Not documented | YesOn Motra, you can add multiple Warm-Up (WU) and Cool-Down (CD) sets at the start and end of each exercise.Source ↗ |
| SupersetsGroup two exercises to be performed back-to-back. | YesHevy allows you to effortlessly create as many supersets as you want while logging a live session at the gym or creating a routine.Source ↗ | YesYou can manually create Supersets when creating templates or during a live workout in the Mobile Workout Editor.Source ↗ |
| Giant sets and circuitsGroup three or more exercises together as a giant set or circuit. | YesYou can limit your supersets to two exercises or add multiple movements to the same superset, essentially creating a circuit.Source ↗ | YesExercise groups with more than 2 exercises now show a "Circuit" labelSource ↗ |
| Per-set rep targets and pyramidsTemplates can hold rep ranges or different targets per set (pyramids, reverse pyramids). | YesSelecting Rep Range allows you to choose two values--for instance, 8 to 12 reps.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Plate calculatorShows which plates to load for a target weight. | Yesyou can input the weight you want and the plates you have available, and the plate calculator will let you know how to load your barbell to achieve that weightSource ↗ | Not documented |
Templates, plans & calendar Hevy 7 · Motra 8
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Saved workout templatesSave reusable workouts and start a session from one. | YesCreate a routine by adding exercises, sets, and any other details.Source ↗ | YesA template is a reusable workout blueprint.Source ↗ |
| Template folders or tagsOrganise templates into folders or tags. | YesYou can create folders in the workout tab to organize your routines in your workout plan.Source ↗ | YesTagging / organizing templates: You can now add tags to your templates to be able to sort / organize them.Source ↗ |
| Repeat a past workout or save it as a templateTurn a completed workout into a template, or start a new session copied from it. | YesTap the three dots on the top right of any workout and select Save as Routine .Source ↗ | YesYou can save any workout—yours or someone else’s—as a template.Source ↗ |
| Update template from a workoutAfter a workout that changed, choose to write the changes back into its template. | Yesyou'll see a choice at the end to either "Update Routine" or "Keep Original Routine."Source ↗ | YesWhen you finish a workout that was started from a template and your performance differs from the template, Motra detects the changes and asks how you'd like to update the template.Source ↗ |
| Per-template progressA template shows its past runs or a progress trend. | Not documented | YesVolume Progression chart — tracks your max volume over time for this templateSource ↗ |
| Ready-made single workoutsA library of pre-built single sessions to start from. | YesAt home Travel Dumbbells only Band Cardio & HIIT Gym BodyweightSource ↗ | YesMotra Pro also gives you access to more than 100 expertly crafted workout templatesSource ↗ |
| Ready-made programs and splitsA library of pre-built multi-day programs or weekly splits. | YesHevy has a pre-built library of 26 training programs and seven routine categories.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Workout history calendarA calendar or grid view of days you trained. | YesUse the calendar to stay on top of your training scheduleSource ↗ | YesTap the My Week card to open the full Calendar view, where you can see your workout history across months.Source ↗ |
| Workout remindersNotifications reminding you to train (scheduled or after inactivity). | Not documented | YesWorkout Reminders -- Reminds you when it is time to work out based on your schedule.Source ↗ |
Automatic programming Hevy 8 · Motra 10
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Generated training programThe app builds a personalised multi-day program from your goals, schedule and equipment. | YesHevy Trainer is a new feature for Hevy Pro users that will provide a workout program based on your goals and preferences.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Generated single workoutThe app generates a personalised workout on demand (today's session). | YesEach Trainer workout includes an overview: the number of exercises, the estimated duration, and a preview of the workout.Source ↗ | Yesyou can generate workouts based on your recovery, goals, and fitness data with the help of AI.Source ↗ |
| Automatic progressive overloadThe app recommends when and how much to increase weight or reps based on your performance. | YesHevy Trainer has a progressive overload feature that will let you know when to increase your weight and by how much based on your performance.Source ↗ | YesOur Smart Weights system will recommend specific workout plans, exercises, sets, and weight… entirely customized to you!Source ↗ |
| Progression on repeated templatesSaved workouts can be re-run with automatically progressed sets, reps or weights. | Not documented | YesProgressive overload now extends to custom templates you create yourself.Source ↗ |
| Recovery-driven workout selectionThe next workout's muscles are chosen from estimated per-muscle recovery. | Not documented | YesMotra AI factors in your recovery, readiness, sleep, and past workouts (including rep acceleration, velocity, range of motion, and more) to ensure we recommend the perfect workout for you.Source ↗ |
| Automatically generated supersetsGenerated workouts can group exercises into supersets or circuits automatically. | Not documented | YesSpecify if you want warm-up or cool-down sets and if you want supersets in your generated workout.Source ↗ |
| Exercise exclusions and preferencesExclude exercises (or muscles) from recommendations, or ask for some more often. | YesThe Excluded Exercises setting contains exercises that you do not want Trainer to recommend.Source ↗ | YesYou have the option to exclude specific exercises from your workout plan, tailoring your routine to match your preferences or avoid particular movements.Source ↗ |
| Injury-aware programmingRecord injuries or painful movements and recommendations avoid or substitute aggravating exercises. | YesInjury Management lets you flag injuries so Trainer can adapt your program around them.Source ↗ | YesWhen you generate an AI workout, exercises that could aggravate your listed injuries are automatically avoided or substituted with safer alternatives.Source ↗ |
| Gym equipment profilesSaved gym/equipment profiles restrict recommended exercises to what you have. | YesYou can now choose more granular equipments for trainer programs!Source ↗ | YesYou can create multiple gyms (for example, "Home Gym" and "Commercial Gym") and switch between them whenever you generate a workout.Source ↗ |
| Available weights and incrementsTell the app which dumbbells, plates or machine increments you have so suggestions are loadable. | YesTap Dumbbells to select your available dumbbell weights. Tap Plates to select your available plate weights. Tap Barbell to select your available bar weights.Source ↗ | YesYou can now specify custom weight increments for each exerciseSource ↗ |
| Regenerate today's workoutAsk for a new version of a generated workout. | Not documented | YesAdd feedback explaining what you'd like changedSource ↗ |
| Weekly set targets per muscleRecommended weekly working-set ranges per muscle, with progress against them. | Yesa chart showing the number of sets per body part, and if you fall into the recommended (green) rangeSource ↗ | Not documented |
AI & voice Hevy 1 · Motra 1
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| AI coach chatA conversational AI coach inside the app that answers using your own training data. | Not documented | Partlysave and view workout templates Coach suggestsSource ↗ |
| ChatGPT / Claude / MCP integrationConnect external AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, MCP clients) to your training data. | Yesyou can dig deeper into your training and progress, ask questions about your workout history, and create workout plans tailored to your goals, equipment, and schedule - all from ChatGPT and saved straight to your Hevy account.Source ↗ | YesMotra now integrates with AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT, giving you a powerful new way to explore and understand your workout data.Source ↗ |
Exercise library & content Hevy 5 · Motra 7
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in exercise libraryA built-in catalogue of exercises (size as stated by the app). | YesHevy's library has 400+ high-quality exercises.Source ↗ | Yes1,000+ new exercises: We’ve expanded our exercise library extensively, adding over one thousand new exercises to our librarySource ↗ |
| Exercise demonstration videos or animationsEach exercise has a video or animated demonstration. | YesHundreds of exercises with free high-quality videos for you to focus on your formSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Written exercise instructionsStep-by-step written instructions for exercises. | YesStep-by-step instructions on proper setup and executionSource ↗ | YesNew Exercise Details Page: Each exercise now has instructions, coaching tips, advanced muscle group breakdowns, and moreSource ↗ |
| Target muscles per exerciseShows the primary and secondary muscles an exercise works. | Not documented | YesNew Exercise Details Page: Each exercise now has instructions, coaching tips, advanced muscle group breakdowns, and moreSource ↗ |
| Exercise search and filtersSearch the exercise library and filter it by muscle or equipment. | YesHevy's library has 400+ high-quality exercises.Source ↗ | YesNew exercise search: We’ve added a new tab to the app, allowing for quick access to search exercisesSource ↗ |
| Custom exercisesCreate your own exercises. | YesCreate your own custom exercises for your workoutsSource ↗ | YesIf there's an exercise you'd like to log in your workouts that isn't available in Motra, you can create a custom exercise.Source ↗ |
| Warm-up, stretching and mobility routinesStretching, mobility or warm-up exercise routines added before or after workouts. | Not documented | YesAddition of over 100 stretches & warm-up exercises: Train Fitness now fully supports stretching and warmupsSource ↗ |
| In-app tutorials and guided setupBuilt-in or official how-to guidance for using the app. | Not documented | YesIn this video, learn how to accurately log weights for dumbbell, kettlebell, barbell, and machine exercises, as well as bodyweight movements.Source ↗ |
Apple Watch & wearables Hevy 9 · Motra 9
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Watch appAn Apple Watch app for logging strength workouts. | YesLeave your phone in the locker room, and track your workouts completely from your Apple Watch or WearOS device.Source ↗ | YesOur application runs on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer.Source ↗ |
| Watch logging without the phoneLog a whole workout on the watch without the iPhone nearby. | YesLeave your phone in the locker room, and track your workouts completely from your Apple Watch or WearOS device.Source ↗ | YesYour Watch stores unsaved workouts locally for up to 14 days, so you won't lose data even if sync is delayed.Source ↗ |
| Start templates or plans on the watchStart a saved template, routine or today's planned workout from the watch. | YesUse your Hevy routines on your Apple WatchSource ↗ | YesTemplates can be synced to your Apple Watch for starting workouts directly from your wrist.Source ↗ |
| Live phone-watch syncThe same workout is mirrored live on phone and watch. | YesLive sync your Apple Watch workout with your phoneSource ↗ | YesAny session started on either the iPhone or Apple Watch will be mirrored across both devices, allowing you to edit or end the session on either one.Source ↗ |
| Edit workout structure on the watchAdd or delete sets, or add, swap or reorder exercises, from the watch. | Not documented | YesYou can now view, add, edit, and delete exercise notes directly from your Apple Watch without the need of your iPhone!Source ↗ |
| Set types and effort on the watchTag set types or rate effort from the watch. | YesMark sets as Warmup, Normal, Drop sets, or FailureSource ↗ | YesYou can also track supersets, warm-up and cool-down sets, muscle splits, tempo, and RPE directly from your Apple Watch.Source ↗ |
| Watch complicationsApp complications or widgets on the watch face. | YesUse Hevy Apple Watch Complications on your Watch FaceSource ↗ | YesWatch Streak Widgets: Your Apple Watch widgets now display your workout streak.Source ↗ |
| Custom watch facesApp-provided Apple Watch faces. | YesToday we're introducing support for 4 new Hevy custom watch faces for the Apple Watch!Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Automatic rep countingThe watch counts reps automatically from motion. | Not documented | Yestracking reps for over 470 unique exercise types – completely hands free!Source ↗ |
| Automatic exercise detectionThe watch identifies which exercise you are doing (and when sets start and end) from motion alone. | Not documented | Yesthe first app to offer automatic exercise tracking, using only the motion of your Apple WatchSource ↗ |
| Heart rate from AirPodsRead heart rate from AirPods Pro during workouts. | YesAdded support for Airpods Pro 3 biometrics integration when logging a workout!Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Wear OS appAn app for Wear OS watches. | YesThe Hevy Wear OS app works exclusively on smartwatches that use the Wear OS operating system.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Health, body & recovery Hevy 6 · Motra 6
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Workouts written to Apple HealthFinished workouts are saved to Apple Health. | YesHevy uses HealthKit and CareKit to export your Hevy workouts into the Health appSource ↗ | YesWorkouts logged on Motra close fitness rings and update Apple Health directly.Source ↗ |
| Import workouts from Apple HealthWorkouts recorded by other apps are brought in from Apple Health. | Not documented | YesMotra can import workouts from other apps (like Apple Fitness, Strava, etc.) via Apple Health, so all your training is in one place.Source ↗ |
| Body data synced with Apple HealthBody weight or composition is read from or written to Apple Health. | YesHevy can now read and write lean body mass to Apple Health.Source ↗ | YesMotra also reads your fitness profile (height, weight, biological sex, date of birth) from Apple Health to personalize your experience.Source ↗ |
| Body weight logLog body weight over time with a trend. | YesHevy allows you to log weight, body fat, and 14 circumference measurements.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Body measurements (circumferences, body fat)Log body measurements beyond weight, such as circumferences or body-fat %. | YesHevy allows you to log weight, body fat, and 14 circumference measurements.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Progress photosStore private progress photos over time. | YesProgress photos are only able to be seen by you unless you share them outside of Hevy.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Muscle recovery trackingPer-muscle recovery or fatigue estimates. | Not documented | YesMotra uses an advanced algorithm to calculate readiness based on your exercises and weights. Your muscle recovery score updates daily.Source ↗ |
| Heart rate during workoutsHeart rate recorded and shown during or after a workout. | YesKeep track of your heart rate during your workoutSource ↗ | YesMotra still tracks heart rate, calories, and durationSource ↗ |
| Heart-rate zonesTime in heart-rate zones for a workout. | Not documented | YesYou can adjust the boundaries between zones by dragging the dividers in the chart.Source ↗ |
Cardio, sports & other activities Hevy 1 · Motra 1
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Cardio exercise loggingLog cardio with distance and/or time. | Yesdistance & duration (e.g., rowing), or weight & distance (e.g., suitcase carry).Source ↗ | YesYou can now customize how individual exercises are measured between reps, distance, and time on both the watch, and phone appSource ↗ |
Stats & progress Hevy 15 · Motra 11
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Personal recordsPersonal records are detected automatically, ideally flagged as they happen. | YesHeaviest weight: The heaviest weight you've ever lifted Best 1RM:Source ↗ | YesSet a new personal record on a specific exercise for weight, reps, or time.Source ↗ |
| Records by rep countA table of best (and predicted) weights for each rep count. | Yesit displays the heaviest weight you've lifted for that specific number of repetitions.Source ↗ | Yes"Predicted" is the estimated weight you can lift for the specified reps, helping you decide how much weight to use for sets.Source ↗ |
| Estimated one-rep maxEstimated 1RM calculated from logged sets. | YesCalculation of One Rep Max for all strength exercisesSource ↗ | YesThe first row in the predicted column essentially shows your estimated 1 rep max (1RM) for this exercise.Source ↗ |
| Per-exercise progress chartsCharts of an exercise's weight, 1RM, volume or reps over time. | YesAnalyze the progression of your lifts with beautiful full-screen graphs of volume, best weight & total repsSource ↗ | YesExercise Search in Trends: Quickly find specific exercises in the Trends tab with the new search bar.Source ↗ |
| Per-exercise historyA list of every past session of a given exercise. | YesIf you navigate to an exercise and tap the History tab, you will be able to see all of the workouts you have completed for this exerciseSource ↗ | YesExercise Search in Trends: Quickly find specific exercises in the Trends tab with the new search bar.Source ↗ |
| Training volume trackingTotal volume (weight x reps) calculated per workout and over time. | YesYou'll be able to see your time spent training, volume, and number of reps from week to week.Source ↗ | YesTotal Volume Lifted (TVL) is a measure of the weight (or volume) moved.Source ↗ |
| Workout frequency and duration trendsCharts of how often and how long you train over time. | YesYou'll be able to see your time spent training, volume, and number of reps from week to week.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Sets or volume per muscle groupStats breaking training down by muscle group. | YesThe muscle distribution chart allows you to see how you have divided your training volume between different muscles.Source ↗ | YesA spider/radar chart breaking down which muscle groups you targeted this week (set distribution).Source ↗ |
| Muscle heatmapA body diagram shading the muscles trained in a workout or period. | YesYou can see how many times you've worked out in the previous seven days and what muscles you've trained during this time on the body heat map.Source ↗ | YesMuscle group mannequin — a visual breakdown of primary and secondary muscles targetedSource ↗ |
| Strength score or levelA score or level rating your strength against standards or other users. | YesIt will also let you know what percentage of people in this group you are stronger than.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Weekly, monthly or yearly recapsPeriodic recap reports of your training. | YesThis section gives you a detailed report from the last completed month.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Real-world volume comparisonsTotal weight lifted expressed as a real-world comparison. | YesYou lifted a total of 12 610 kg. That's like lifting a truck!Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Training streaksA streak of consecutive days or weeks of training (or of meeting a weekly goal). | Yesone that shows your current active streak (how many weeks in a row you have completed a workout)Source ↗ | YesStreak customization: You can now set a custom weekly streak. Choose between a time based, weight-based, or workout-based streak, and set your goal.Source ↗ |
| Achievements, badges and levelsBadges, milestones or levels earned for training. | YesOrdinal number of your workout (e.g., 472nd)Source ↗ | YesAchievements are milestone banners that appear when you hit notable moments in your fitness journey.Source ↗ |
| Calories burnedActive calories recorded or estimated for workouts. | Yesthe workout will get sent to Apple Health with a rough estimate of how many calories were burned in the workoutSource ↗ | YesMotra leverages Apple Health to measure and track your calories during a workout.Source ↗ |
Social & competition Hevy 13 · Motra 7
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Friends or followersAdd friends or follow other users. | YesFollow your friend's progress by following their lifts and copying their routinesSource ↗ | YesTap the Follow button to send a follow (or follow request if the account is private).Source ↗ |
| Activity feedA feed of the workouts of people you follow or are friends with. | YesFollow your friend's progress by following their lifts and copying their routinesSource ↗ | YesThe Feed is the social hub of Motra.Source ↗ |
| Community or discover feedA feed or community space beyond your own friends. | YesDiscover Workouts from people you do not follow.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Likes and commentsReact to and comment on others' workouts. | YesOn workout posts, you can like the workout, leave a comment, or reply to other comments.Source ↗ | YesA comment sheet slides up. Type your comment and submit.Source ↗ |
| Customisable profileA user profile with name, photo or bio. | YesA user's profile brings together their workout history, routines, weekly activity, photos, and videos.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Privacy controlsControl who can see your activity (private account, per-workout or per-item visibility, hiding from public feeds). | YesSet up your profile as a private profile or a public oneSource ↗ | YesAny workout can be edited to change the visibility between Visible and Hidden, depending on if you want your workout to be seen by others.Source ↗ |
| Block and reportBlock users and report users or content. | YesFrom here, you can view your blocked users and choose to unblock them if needed.Source ↗ | YesIf someone is making you uncomfortable or you’d rather they not see your workouts or profile, you can block this user.Source ↗ |
| Browse a friend's trainingBrowse a friend's workout history or schedule. | YesA user's profile brings together their workout history, routines, weekly activity, photos, and videos.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Compare with a friendCompare your stats or lifts side by side with a specific friend. | YesTap this Compare option and you will be able to see who is stronger in the given exercise and a comparison of your PRs for the exercise.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| LeaderboardsRankings among friends or group members. | YesThe Leaderboard lets you see how you compare to the users you follow for a specific exercise.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Friend activity notificationsNotifications when friends work out. | YesWorkout Notifications - get a push notification each time the user saves a workoutSource ↗ | YesPosts & Streaks -- Notifies you when friends complete a workout or hit a streak milestone.Source ↗ |
| Tag a workout's gym or locationAttach the gym or location to a workout. | YesTag your GYM on your workouts - let everyone see where the work gets done!Source ↗ | YesImproved privacy settings: You can now customize if you want your workout location to be public or privateSource ↗ |
| Connect your personal trainerLink to your own personal trainer, who assigns programs and sees your data. | YesAccepting your coach's invitation will generate a new Coach tab inside Hevy.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Sharing, import/export & integrations Hevy 9 · Motra 6
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Shareable workout imagesGenerate shareable image cards of workouts or stats. | YesChoose a dark, light, or transparent background, then share the design or save it as an image.Source ↗ | YesThe Share Workout screen opens with multiple customizable card templates.Source ↗ |
| Share to Instagram StoriesPost a workout card directly to Instagram Stories. | YesNavigate to the screen you want to share, tap Stories , and share.Source ↗ | Yestap the Instagram icon to share directly to Instagram Stories (if Instagram is installed).Source ↗ |
| Workout web linksShare a workout as a web link viewable without the app. | YesWorkouts and routines can be shared with people who do not currently use Hevy.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Share workouts or templates with othersSend a template, routine, split or workout to someone who can save and do it. | YesShare a routine Workout > Three dots beside the routine > Share RoutineSource ↗ | YesPublic templates can be shared with other Motra users:Source ↗ |
| Import history from another appImport your workout history from another tracker's export. | YesIn Hevy you can import a direct export CSV from the Strong app.Source ↗ | YesSeamlessly bring your workout history into Motra using the Data Import feature. Files in .csv, .xlsx, and .xls formats are accepted.Source ↗ |
| Data exportExport your workout data to a file. | YesHevy exports data in a format that can be opened in spreadsheet programs such as Google Sheets, Microsoft ExcelSource ↗ | YesEasily export your workout history to a CSV file using the Data Export feature.Source ↗ |
| Cloud account syncData is stored in an account and synced across devices. | YesYour information on Hevy is stored to your profile on our servers, not to your deviceSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Strava exportPush finished workouts to Strava. | YesHevy can be integrated with Strava so that your completed Hevy workouts are automatically sent to StravaSource ↗ | YesOnce connected, your Motra workouts — including calories, exercises, and muscle groups — will automatically sync to Strava.Source ↗ |
| Health Connect (Android)Sync with Android Health Connect. | YesOnce this is done, Health Connect will act as a "middle-man" and send data it receives from Hevy to MyFitnessPalSource ↗ | Not documented |
Platforms, widgets & system Hevy 10 · Motra 6
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Android appAvailable on Android via Google Play. | YesHevy is a free workout tracker for iOS and Android.Source ↗ | No |
| Native iPad appA native iPad build (universal app listed for iPad on the App Store). | YesCompatibility: iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later. iPad Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later. Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. Apple Watch Requires watchOS 8.0 or later.Source ↗ | No |
| Web app or dashboardUse your account's training data in a web browser. | YesUse Hevy on the desktop and get a big screen view of your routines, exercise progress, and see your friend's workouts!Source ↗ | Not documented |
| Apple Vision Pro compatibilityListed as compatible with Apple Vision on the App Store. | YesCompatibility: iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later. iPad Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later. Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. Apple Watch Requires watchOS 8.0 or later.Source ↗ | YesCompatibility: iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. Apple Watch Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.Source ↗ |
| Languages other than EnglishThe app is localised into languages other than English. | YesEnglish, Arabic, Catalan, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, TurkishSource ↗ | YesEnglish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, UkrainianSource ↗ |
| Home and Lock Screen widgetsiPhone Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets. | YesWidgets for quick accessSource ↗ | YesMotra offers a collection of Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, a Control Center shortcut, and a Live ActivitySource ↗ |
| Live Activity and Dynamic IslandThe live workout appears on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. | YesDynamic island to never lose track of your workoutSource ↗ | YesWhen you start a workout in Motra, a Live Activity automatically appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (on supported iPhones).Source ↗ |
| Log sets from the Lock ScreenComplete sets from the Live Activity without unlocking. | Yesmark set as completed without unlocking your phone or opening the app.Source ↗ | YesLog Next Set button -- tap the checkmark directly from the Live Activity or Dynamic Island to log your next set without opening the app.Source ↗ |
| Control Center controlA Control Center button for the app. | Not documented | YesA Motra button you can add to Control Center for one-tap access to the app.Source ↗ |
| iMessage stickersA sticker pack for Messages. | YesiMessage stickers to lift HevySource ↗ | Not documented |
| No advertisingThe app shows no ads. | YesNo ads and free.Source ↗ | Not documented |
Personalisation, account & support Hevy 6 · Motra 4
| Feature | Hevy | Motra |
|---|---|---|
| Dark modeA dark appearance. | YesDark ModeSource ↗ | Not documented |
| First day of week settingChoose the day the week starts. | YesFirst Day of the Week This will set the day of the week the calendar begins.Source ↗ | YesYour week starts on the day you have configured in Settings > Personalize > Start Week On.Source ↗ |
| Notification controls and inboxPer-type notification toggles, or an in-app notification inbox. | YesUse the notification settings to choose which Hevy notifications you would like to receive.Source ↗ | YesEach type has its own toggle so you can turn it on or off independently.Source ↗ |
| Sign in with Apple or GoogleSign in with Apple or Google accounts. | YesYou can sign in to Hevy using your email address or username and password.Source ↗ | YesSign in with your Motra account (Google, Apple, or email)Source ↗ |
| In-app account deletionDelete your account and data from inside the app. | YesDeleting your account is simple to do in the Hevy app.Source ↗ | YesYou can delete your data at any time.Source ↗ |
| In-app support and feedbackContact the team, report bugs or request features from inside the app. | YesSettings > Contact Us > Feature request/Bug Report/ Get HelpSource ↗ | Not documented |
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