# Hevy vs Weight Lifting

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hevy at 98% against Weight Lifting's 67%. Hevy also leads on ratings volume (101K vs 34) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Weight Lifting's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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 Weight Lifting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 34, 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 67% of Weight Lifting's.

Hevy ships an update weekly, Weight Lifting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hevy | Weight Lifting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews)** | [4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-lifting-tracker/id6444267909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 292 MB | 29 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) | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) |

## What reviewers say

### Hevy

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #29 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


### Weight Lifting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-lifting-tracker/id6444267909)

Log your gym workouts and track strength gains with a digital calendar. Plan routines, input exercises, sets, reps, and weight, and visualize your progress over time. Ideal for all fitness levels aiming to achieve their goals.

**Highlights:** Gym log calendar, Workout planning, Strength gain tracking, Exercise, set, rep, weight input, Progress visualization, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock All 1 Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hevy free?

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

### Is Weight Lifting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hevy or Weight Lifting?

Hevy is rated higher. Hevy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Weight Lifting averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do Hevy or Weight Lifting have ads?

Neither Hevy nor Weight Lifting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hevy or Weight Lifting?

Hevy ships an update weekly, and Weight Lifting every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hevy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Weight Lifting on October 15, 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.*