# Hevy vs Gymlify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hevy at 98% against Gymlify's 0%. Hevy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (101K vs 7). Gymlify's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hevy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gymlify sells 3 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hevy has 101K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Hevy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gymlify's.

Hevy ships an update weekly, Gymlify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hevy | Gymlify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews)** | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymlify-workout-tracker/id1549049585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 292 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) | [Arkadiusz Piasecki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549049587) |

## What reviewers say

### Hevy

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #34 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


### Gymlify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymlify-workout-tracker/id1549049585)

This app helps users track workouts, build custom plans, and monitor fitness progress with a large exercise library and detailed statistics. It supports both gym and home training, offering offline access and body measurement tracking.

**Highlights:** 300+ exercises with visuals, Custom workout plan builder, Workout history and statistics, Body measurements tracking, Offline access, Create custom exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gymlify PRO - 1 miesiąc | $2.99 | per month |
| Gymlify PRO | $7.49 | per year |
| Gymlify Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hevy free?

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

### Is Gymlify free?

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

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

Hevy is rated higher. Hevy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Gymlify averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Hevy or Gymlify have ads?

Gymlify shows ads; Hevy does not.

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

Hevy ships an update weekly, and Gymlify every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hevy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gymlify on October 24, 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.*