# Hevy vs 5x5 Workout Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hevy at 102K against 5x5 Workout Tracker's 222. Hevy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). 5x5 Workout Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hevy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 5x5 Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hevy against 4.8 for 5x5 Workout Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hevy has 102K ratings behind it against 222, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Hevy's written reviews are positive against 92% of 5x5 Workout Tracker's.

Hevy ships an update weekly, 5x5 Workout Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hevy | 5x5 Workout Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews)** | [4.8 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-workout-tracker/id1519378548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 222 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 295 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) | [App Factory, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175925584) |

## What reviewers say

### Hevy

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #35 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps you track your weightlifting routines, log sets, and monitor progress with detailed stats and graphs. It offers a vast library of exercises with video guides and allows you to connect with friends for motivation. An optional premium version provides personalized coaching and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Log sets, reps, duration, and RPE, Automatic rest timers, Strength progression graphs, Exercise library with videos, Social feed and friend tracking, Offline workout logging, 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


### 5x5 Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-workout-tracker/id1519378548)

This app guides beginners through a proven weightlifting program focused on major barbell exercises. It tracks your progress, suggests weight increases, and provides explanation videos for each movement to build strength and confidence.

**Highlights:** Beginner weightlifting program, Progress tracking, Weight increase suggestions, Exercise explanation videos, Full-body workout structure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and no-frills design
- 👍 Great for tracking workouts
- 👍 Helps with progressive overload
- 👍 Good for 5x5 program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rest timer inconsistency
- 🐛 UI can be clunky
- 🐛 Plate calculator crashes
- 🐛 Workout B button inaccessible in analytics
- 🐛 App can be glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Rest timer does not work consistently
- App freezes and shuts down when clicking calculator button
- Weight Used/Total Lifted buttons overlap Workout B button in analytics tab
- App can be glitchy

**Requested features**

- Option to buy upgrades instead of subscription
- Include 55 lb plate options in calculator
- Fix Rest Timer functionality
- Automatically increase weights by 5 lb for next workout
- Option to delete history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hevy free?

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

### Is 5x5 Workout Tracker free?

5x5 Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hevy or 5x5 Workout Tracker?

Hevy is rated higher. Hevy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while 5x5 Workout Tracker averages 4.8 from 222 ratings.

### Do Hevy or 5x5 Workout Tracker have ads?

Neither Hevy nor 5x5 Workout Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hevy or 5x5 Workout Tracker?

Hevy ships an update weekly, and 5x5 Workout Tracker monthly. Most recently, Hevy was updated on November 8, 2026 and 5x5 Workout Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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