# GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker vs Hevy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hevy at freemium against GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker's subscription. Hevy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (101K vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Hevy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hevy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hevy has 101K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker's written reviews are positive against 98% of Hevy's.

GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Hevy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker | Hevy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gainsfire-workout-tracker/id1170920787/reviews) | **[4.9 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **101K** |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#28** |
| Size | 60 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raoul Schrievers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170920786) | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) |

## What reviewers say

### GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gainsfire-workout-tracker/id1170920787)

Log your weightlifting progress with this intuitive workout tracker. Easily record sets, weights, and routines, compare performance over time, and analyze your gains. Customize exercises and share plans with others.

**Highlights:** Create custom workout routines, Add exercises from catalog or custom, Log sets, weights, and reps, Compare performance with past workouts, Track body measurements, Share workout plans, Customizable rest timers

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Your contribution matters | $1.49 | per month |
| Tip the team | $2.99 | one-time |
| A good push | $4.99 | one-time |
| To infinity... | $9.99 | one-time |
| Professional S | $44.99 | one-time |
| Professional M | $79.99 | one-time |
| Professional L | $129.99 | one-time |


### Hevy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #33 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you plan weight lifting routines, log workouts, and track your progress with detailed graphs and exercise videos. Connect with friends, copy their routines, and analyze your performance to get stronger.

**Highlights:** Intuitive workout tracking interface, Weight lifting routine planner, Hundreds of exercises with videos, Social features to follow friends, Detailed progress graphs, Customizable rest timers, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hevy Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Hevy Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Hevy Pro - Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Hevy Pro - Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📊 Comprehensive workout tracking
- 💪 Helps with consistency and progress
- 🔍 Extensive exercise library with visuals
- 🤝 Social features to connect with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 🔢 Difficulty editing existing custom exercises
- 🕰️ Inconsistent rest timer functionality
- 🔀 Challenges with rearranging workouts mid-session
- 📊 Lack of advanced data analysis and reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect volume calculations when editing workout dates
- Syncing issues between mobile app and Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Ability to add notes to individual exercises
- Option to track drop sets and other advanced set types
- Improved barbell weight calculation and tracking
- Weekly/monthly workout summary and muscle group analysis
- Seamless integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker free?

GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hevy free?

Hevy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker or Hevy?

Hevy is rated higher. GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hevy averages 4.9 from 101K ratings.

### Do GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker or Hevy have ads?

Neither GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker nor Hevy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker or Hevy?

GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hevy weekly. Most recently, GAINSFIRE Workout Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hevy on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*