Head to head · from each app’s own words
Hevy120 of 188 features · 64%
Strong72 of 188 features · 38%
Hevy vs Strong
Of the 188 features the six apps on our feature map document about themselves, Hevy documents 120 and Strong documents 72. 65 are documented by both, 55 only by Hevy and 7 only by Strong. Hevy documents more in 11 of 14 categories, Strong in 2 (Exercise library & content; Health, body & recovery); 1 is 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 ↗
Strong72 of 188 features · 38%- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- Ratings
- 108,536
- Price
- Free
- Released
- Sep 15, 2011
- Last updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- Today’s chart
- #75 grossing
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 · Strong 14
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ | YesStrong allows you to record RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to accompany your rep recordings.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 ↗ | YesStart with an Empty WorkoutSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | YesDepending on the category of the exercise, you can choose between different metrics and Strong will compare it to the last time you performed that exercise.Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesStrong allows you to record RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to accompany your rep recordings.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 ↗ | YesAdd notes and progress pictures to your workoutsSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesAdd notes and progress pictures to your workoutsSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesYou can Reorder Exercises by Drag and Drop on the exercise name.Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | YesExercise Notes are notes intended for a particular exercise during a workoutSource ↗ |
| 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 multiple Exercise Types, including Assisted Bodyweight and Duration ExercisesSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesSupport for multiple Exercise Types, including Assisted Bodyweight and Duration ExercisesSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesYou can edit a past workout in Strong at any time.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 ↗ | YesStrong also allows you to record workouts performed in the past.Source ↗ |
| Offline loggingWorkouts can be logged and saved without a connection and sync later. | YesWatch workouts automatically save when reconnecting to iPhoneSource ↗ | Not documented |
| Kilograms and poundsChoose kilograms or pounds as the weight unit. | YesFrom here, you can set the preferred units for weight, distance and body measurementsSource ↗ | YesSupport for Imperial (lbs) and Metric (kg) weights, or a combination of bothSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesSupport for Imperial (lbs) and Metric (kg) weights, or a combination of bothSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
Sets, supersets & loading Hevy 11 · Strong 10
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ | YesBuilt in Auto Countdown Timer to help record rest breaksSource ↗ |
| Custom rest per exercise or setSet different rest durations per exercise or per set, remembered next time. | YesCustomize automatic rest timers for each exerciseSource ↗ | YesYou can change the default timer duration for any exercise via the More (...) Menu.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 ↗ | YesIn Strong Settings > Rest Timer, you can also change the Timer Sound Effect and other Timer behavior.Source ↗ |
| Warm-up set taggingMark sets as warm-ups (kept separate from working sets). | YesMark sets as Warmup, Normal, Drop sets, Failure and SupersetsSource ↗ | YesTag sets as Warm Up, Failure or Drop SetsSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesWarm Up Calculator tells you which weights to warm up withSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesTag sets as Warm Up, Failure or Drop SetsSource ↗ |
| Failure setsMark a set as taken to failure. | YesTo add a failure set, tap the set number, then select 'F - Failure set'Source ↗ | YesTag sets as Warm Up, Failure or Drop SetsSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesSupersets/Grouped ExercisesSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesA Superset is a way to group exercises and perform them in parallel. You may see this referred to as a Circuit for 3 or more exercises.Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesPlate Calculator for when the weights get highSource ↗ |
Templates, plans & calendar Hevy 7 · Strong 6
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Saved workout templatesSave reusable workouts and start a session from one. | YesCreate a routine by adding exercises, sets, and any other details.Source ↗ | YesAdd your own routines and easily choose between themSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | Yes(iPhone only) You can create folders and organise your templates via Drag and Drop.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 workouts as templates so you can perform them again in the future.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 ↗ | YesIf you performed a workout from a template, and you make changes to the original routine during a workout, you will be prompted to Update TemplateSource ↗ |
| Ready-made single workoutsA library of pre-built single sessions to start from. | YesAt home Travel Dumbbells only Band Cardio & HIIT Gym BodyweightSource ↗ | YesStrong includes some default templates as examples to refer to.Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesNew: Calendar home screen widget for tracking monthly workouts and weekly streaksSource ↗ |
Automatic programming Hevy 8 · Strong 0
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| Gym equipment profilesSaved gym/equipment profiles restrict recommended exercises to what you have. | YesYou can now choose more granular equipments for trainer programs!Source ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 · Strong 0
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
Exercise library & content Hevy 5 · Strong 6
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in exercise libraryA built-in catalogue of exercises (size as stated by the app). | YesHevy's library has 400+ high-quality exercises.Source ↗ | YesStrong includes over 200 built in exercises in the Exercise Library, including Instructions and Videos.Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesDetailed exercise instructions with a growing library of animated videosSource ↗ |
| Written exercise instructionsStep-by-step written instructions for exercises. | YesStep-by-step instructions on proper setup and executionSource ↗ | YesDetailed exercise instructions with a growing library of animated videosSource ↗ |
| Exercise search and filtersSearch the exercise library and filter it by muscle or equipment. | YesHevy's library has 400+ high-quality exercises.Source ↗ | YesYou can search through the library using the search bar.Source ↗ |
| Custom exercisesCreate your own exercises. | YesCreate your own custom exercises for your workoutsSource ↗ | YesA comprehensive range of cardio and strength exercises - and add your own too!Source ↗ |
| Hide, merge or reset exercise dataHide unwanted library exercises, merge one exercise's history into another, or reset history from a date. | Not documented | Yesyou can transfer exercise data from one exercise to another as long as they are in the same category.Source ↗ |
Apple Watch & wearables Hevy 9 · Strong 5
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ | YesThe majority of the features you use in Strong, such as Warm-up Sets, Timers and editing weight and rep information for an exercise are also available on Apple Watch.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 ↗ | YesFully-featured Apple Watch app to log workouts with or without your iPhoneSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| Live phone-watch syncThe same workout is mirrored live on phone and watch. | YesLive sync your Apple Watch workout with your phoneSource ↗ | YesLive Sync allows you to track the same workout on iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time.Source ↗ |
| Edit workout structure on the watchAdd or delete sets, or add, swap or reorder exercises, from the watch. | Not documented | YesWhile viewing a set, Long Press to bring up a menu where you can Add a new set or Delete the current set.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 scroll down on the set screen to change the Type of a Set and its RPE.Source ↗ |
| Watch complicationsApp complications or widgets on the watch face. | YesUse Hevy Apple Watch Complications on your Watch FaceSource ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 |
| 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 · Strong 7
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ | YesView Workouts outside of Strong (including Activity Rings if using Apple Watch)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 ↗ | YesTrack your bodyweight and body fat % inside of StrongSource ↗ |
| Body weight logLog body weight over time with a trend. | YesHevy allows you to log weight, body fat, and 14 circumference measurements.Source ↗ | YesWeight - Your body weight. Values can be synced with Apple Health.Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesBody Measurements are only available in Strong PRO. Neck Shoulders Chest Left Bicep Right Bicep Left Forearm Right Forearm Upper Abs Waist Lower Abs Hips Left Thigh Right Thigh Left Calf Right CalfSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesAdd notes and progress pictures to your workoutsSource ↗ |
| Calorie and macro loggingLog food calories or macronutrients. | Not documented | YesCaloric Intake - Your caloric intake as Dietary Calories (kCal). Values can be synced with Apple Health.Source ↗ |
| Heart rate during workoutsHeart rate recorded and shown during or after a workout. | YesKeep track of your heart rate during your workoutSource ↗ | YesDuring a workout, you can also track your heart rate and calorie information.Source ↗ |
Cardio, sports & other activities Hevy 1 · Strong 1
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Cardio exercise loggingLog cardio with distance and/or time. | Yesdistance & duration (e.g., rowing), or weight & distance (e.g., suitcase carry).Source ↗ | YesYou can choose from Volume (Total Volume, Volume Increase or Weight/Rep) Reps (Total Reps or Reps/Set); Time (Total Time or Average Time) or Distance (Total Distance).Source ↗ |
Stats & progress Hevy 15 · Strong 9
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Personal recordsPersonal records are detected automatically, ideally flagged as they happen. | YesHeaviest weight: The heaviest weight you've ever lifted Best 1RM:Source ↗ | YesAdvanced Statistics show your personal records and progression and even calculate your one rep max and total weight lifted!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 ↗ | YesThe Records Table shows your real world best performances for a given lift, alongside the "predicted" or theoretical best lift for each rep value.Source ↗ |
| Estimated one-rep maxEstimated 1RM calculated from logged sets. | YesCalculation of One Rep Max for all strength exercisesSource ↗ | YesAdvanced Statistics show your personal records and progression and even calculate your one rep max and total weight lifted!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 ↗ | YesView a variety of charts for each exercise. The available charts differ based on the exercise type.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 ↗ | YesFrom here you can see every workout where you performed the exercise.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 ↗ | YesAdvanced Statistics show your personal records and progression and even calculate your one rep max and total weight lifted!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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 |
| Customisable dashboardChoose which stats, charts or cards appear on a dashboard or home screen. | Not documented | YesStrong's profile screen allows you to build a dashboard of metrics and widgets that are relevant to you and your training.Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesNew: Calendar home screen widget for tracking monthly workouts and weekly streaksSource ↗ |
| Achievements, badges and levelsBadges, milestones or levels earned for training. | YesOrdinal number of your workout (e.g., 472nd)Source ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | YesDuring a workout, you can also track your heart rate and calorie information.Source ↗ |
Social & competition Hevy 13 · Strong 0
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Friends or followersAdd friends or follow other users. | YesFollow your friend's progress by following their lifts and copying their routinesSource ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 · Strong 4
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| Share to Instagram StoriesPost a workout card directly to Instagram Stories. | YesNavigate to the screen you want to share, tap Stories , and share.Source ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | YesShare sheet makes sharing routines and workouts with friends easier than ever!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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | YesExport all of your data to Notes or Email in CSV formatSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | YesAutomatically back up your data with Cloud Sync!Source ↗ |
| Strava exportPush finished workouts to Strava. | YesHevy can be integrated with Strava so that your completed Hevy workouts are automatically sent to StravaSource ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | YesIf you enable Health Connect integration, you will be able to read and/or write health and fitness information from Health Connect according to the permissions you provide.Source ↗ |
Platforms, widgets & system Hevy 10 · Strong 5
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Android appAvailable on Android via Google Play. | YesHevy is a free workout tracker for iOS and Android.Source ↗ | YesStrong is available on iPhone, Android, and Apple Watch.Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | No |
| 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 ↗ | No |
| 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, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional ChineseSource ↗ |
| Home and Lock Screen widgetsiPhone Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets. | YesWidgets for quick accessSource ↗ | YesOn iPhone, you can also set the Workouts per Week Widget as a home screen widget!Source ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | PartlyNew: Live Activity and Dynamic Island support for rest timersSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| Siri and ShortcutsControl the app with Siri or the Shortcuts app. | Not documented | YesSupersets, Custom Exercises, CSV Export, Apple Health, Warm-up Calculator, Siri Shortcuts, 3rd Party Integrations, Dark Mode, RPE, Advanced Charts, Body Part Measurements, Workout Sharing, Custom Timers and more.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 ↗ | YesAnd no ads, ever.Source ↗ |
Personalisation, account & support Hevy 6 · Strong 5
| Feature | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Dark modeA dark appearance. | YesDark ModeSource ↗ | YesSupersets, Custom Exercises, CSV Export, Apple Health, Warm-up Calculator, Siri Shortcuts, 3rd Party Integrations, Dark Mode, RPE, Advanced Charts, Body Part Measurements, Workout Sharing, Custom Timers and more.Source ↗ |
| Colour themes and accent coloursChoose colour themes or an accent colour. | Not documented | YesWith Strong PRO, you'll get: Unlimited Workout Templates Record Body Part Measurements Access to all Charts Plate Calculator Warm Up Calculator Custom Icons (iPhone) and ThemesSource ↗ |
| Alternate app iconsChoose an alternate app icon. | Not documented | YesCustom Icons (iPhone) and ThemesSource ↗ |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | Not documented |
| 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 ↗ | YesStrong offers Sign in with Apple for a smoother sign up experience for new users.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 Strong Account yourself.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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