# Hevy vs Working Sets

The clearest difference is chart position: Hevy at #30 against Working Sets's unranked. Hevy also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Working Sets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hevy ships an update weekly, Working Sets every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hevy | Working Sets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 290 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) | [Karl Koch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518887592) |

## What reviewers say

### Hevy

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

**Currently charting:** #30 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


### Working Sets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-sets/id6479754855)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Working Sets Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Working Sets Yearly Premium | $22.99 | per year |
| Tip 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hevy free?

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

### Is Working Sets free?

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

### Do Hevy or Working Sets have ads?

Neither Hevy nor Working Sets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hevy or Working Sets?

Hevy ships an update weekly, and Working Sets every 8 days. Most recently, Hevy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Working Sets 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.*