# Hevy vs Simple Workout Log

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hevy at 101K against Simple Workout Log's 3. Hevy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). 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 Simple Workout Log sells 17 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 5.0 for Simple Workout Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hevy has 101K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Simple Workout Log's.

Hevy ships an update weekly, Simple Workout Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hevy | Simple Workout Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (101K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-weights/id6499166020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) | [EDGARS JAUDZEMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742608307) |

## What reviewers say

### Hevy

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #36 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


### Simple Workout Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-workout-log-weights/id6499166020)

This app helps you track your gym workouts, plan routines, and log sets quickly. It provides detailed statistics and history to monitor your strength progress and stay motivated. Designed for weightlifting, bodybuilding, and general strength training.

**Highlights:** Fast workout logging, Customizable workout plans, Exercise customization, Workout history and statistics, Imperial and Metric support, Auto-fill weights and reps

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly + Family | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Family | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Family | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual + Family | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual + Family | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual + Family | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime + Family | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hevy free?

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

### Is Simple Workout Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hevy or Simple Workout Log?

Simple Workout Log is rated higher. Hevy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 101K ratings, while Simple Workout Log averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hevy or Simple Workout Log have ads?

Neither Hevy nor Simple Workout Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hevy or Simple Workout Log?

Hevy ships an update weekly, and Simple Workout Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hevy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Simple Workout Log on October 23, 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.*