# Hevy vs Workout Notebook

Hevy and Workout Notebook both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Hevy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Workout Notebook's. Hevy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (94K vs 5). Workout Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hevy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Workout Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Workout Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hevy has 94K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Workout Notebook's.

Hevy ships an update weekly, Workout Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hevy | Workout Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notebook/id1554826522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 275 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) | [Tetsuma Yaguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554826524) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Workout Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-notebook/id1554826522)

Record your workouts and track progress with personalized training menus and detailed body metrics. Visualize your fitness journey with customizable graphs and add notes for comprehensive health tracking.

**Highlights:** Personalized training menu design, Save and reuse menu templates, Workout calendar and history, Body record tracking (weight, fat %, calories), Dual graph visualization of progress, Memos for detailed training and lifestyle notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Services (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Half-year) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Service (1-year) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hevy free?

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

### Is Workout Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hevy or Workout Notebook?

Hevy is rated higher. Hevy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Workout Notebook averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Hevy or Workout Notebook have ads?

Workout Notebook shows ads; Hevy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hevy or Workout Notebook?

Hevy ships an update weekly, and Workout Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hevy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Workout Notebook on September 7, 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.*