# LIBRO vs Hevy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hevy at 98% against LIBRO's 4%. Hevy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). LIBRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hevy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LIBRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hevy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hevy has 94K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of LIBRO's written reviews are positive against 98% of Hevy's.

LIBRO ships an update every 7 months, Hevy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIBRO | Hevy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libro/id1322524427/reviews) | **[4.9 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **94K** |
| Positive reviews | 4.0% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 10 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nutritics Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322524426) | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) |

## What reviewers say

### LIBRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libro/id1322524427)

This AI-powered health assistant helps you track diet, exercise, and lifestyle goals with features like voice logging and a barcode scanner. It offers personalized suggestions and meal planning tools. Access is currently by invitation only from an accredited nutrition professional.

**Highlights:** AI-powered health tracking, Voice logging, Barcode scanner, Personalized suggestions, Diet and activity logging, Meal planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hevy

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #43 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 LIBRO free?

LIBRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hevy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LIBRO or Hevy?

Hevy is rated higher. LIBRO averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hevy averages 4.9 from 94K ratings.

### Do LIBRO or Hevy have ads?

Neither LIBRO nor Hevy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LIBRO or Hevy?

LIBRO ships an update every 7 months, and Hevy weekly. Most recently, LIBRO was updated on September 19, 2026 and Hevy on September 25, 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.*