Comparison

Hevy vs OpenWorkout

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hevy

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
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** Featured by Apple ** Join +10 million users! Hevy is the most intuitive workout tracker & planner in the world. No ads and free. Plan your weight lifting routines, log your workouts and track your exercise progress. Join a growing community and get started today - for free! WHAT USERS ARE SAYING • "Seriously the best workout tracker I've ever used. Simple. Free. Tons of graphs. Amazing quality videos" - Sam Ilelaboye • "Seeing what my friends and other athletes are working out at the gym has totally changed my experience. Now I can copy my friend's workouts and compare myself. It's super motivating" - Jaume • "Tracking my workouts with Hevy has taken my training to the next level, I'm getting stronger every week. Being able to plan my routines really helps me being efficient at the gym." - Carlos D. FEATURES • Track your lifts with an intuitive, simple to use interface. • Use the calendar to stay on top of your training schedule • Hundreds of exercises with free high-quality videos for you to focus on your form • Follow your friend's progress by following their lifts and copying their routines • Create your own custom exercises for your workouts • Set up your profile as a private profile or a public one • Mark sets as Warmup, Normal, Drop sets, Failure and Supersets • Customize automatic rest timers for each exercise • Analyze your workout sessions in detail with muscle group graphs • Calculation of One Rep Max for all strength exercises • Create an unlimited amount of routines • Analyze the progression of your lifts with beautiful full-screen graphs of volume, best weight & total reps • Copy your friends' workouts • Dark Mode • Hevy uses HealthKit and CareKit to export your Hevy workouts into the Health app, this feature can be turned on in the settings. APPLE WATCH • Live sync your Apple Watch workout with your phone • Use your Hevy routines on your Apple Watch • Easily track your weight lifting sets • Use Hevy Apple Watch Complications on your Watch Face • Keep track of your heart rate during your workout • Helpful timers for duration exercises • Mark sets as Warmup, Normal, Drop sets, or Failure • Watch workouts automatically save when reconnecting to iPhone iOS FEATURES • Use the latest iOS technology • Live activity on your lock screen • Dynamic island to never lose track of your workout • Widgets for quick access • Fully featured iPad app • iMessage stickers to lift Hevy DETAILS • https://www.hevyapp.com • https://www.instagram.com/hevyapp • https://www.facebook.com/hevyapp • https://www.twitter.com/hevyapp • hello@hevyapp.com HEVY PRO • Create unlimited routines • Get unlimited access to graph history • Create unlimited custom exercises • Track advanced measurements The Hevy Pro subscription automatically renews if you do not cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription’s expiration. You can manage your subscription and disable automatic renewal at any time by adjusting your Apple account settings. You have the right to withdraw from your initial subscription within 14 days of starting it. By purchasing, you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms & Conditions https://www.hevyapp.com/app-terms-conditions/ Download Hevy and take your training to the next level!

About

OpenWorkout

Log gym workouts, track progress, and plan routines with this modern strength training app. Features an exercise library with animations, community features, and detailed progress visualization. An optional AI personal trainer offers advanced insights.

Highlights
  • Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights
  • Autofill from previous workouts
  • Built-in rest timers
  • Exercise library with animations
  • Create custom workout routines
  • Track personal records and progress graphs
  • AI personal trainer (Pro feature)
Features
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OpenWorkout is a free gym workout tracker and weightlifting log designed for lifters who want a simple, modern way to track their training. No more notes, no more spreadsheets, no more overcomplicated fitness apps styled like it's 2010. Just a seamless strength training experience. TRACK YOUR GYM WORKOUTS • Log exercises, sets, reps, and weights with ease • Autofill from your previous workouts so you never re-enter data • Built in rest timers to keep your training on track EXERCISE LIBRARY WITH ANIMATIONS • Browse exercises with animated demonstrations and step-by-step instructions • Quickly find your recent exercises or discover popular movements from the community PLAN & PROGRAM YOUR TRAINING • Create custom workout routines from scratch • Repeat previous workouts with one tap • Build and save reusable workout templates for your training program DISCOVER & CONNECT WITH LIFTERS • Discover new workouts and athletes • Follow other lifters and share your workout progress • Give and receive props on workouts • Leave encouraging comments to motivate your gym community TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Track personal records, workout streaks and training volume • Visualize your exercise and workout history with detailed progress graphs • Earn achievement badges that celebrate your gym milestones OPENWORKOUT PRO • AI personal trainer for personalized workout advice, exercise suggestions and training analysis • AI powered workout generation tailored to your goals and training style • Unlimited access to exercise and workout graph history Terms of Service - https://openworkout.co/terms-of-service Privacy Policy - https://openworkout.co/privacy-policy * Any feedback? Contact us at https://openworkout.co/contact

Screenshots

Hevy4 screens
OpenWorkout4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hevy and OpenWorkout both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Hevy's written reviews are positive against 50% of OpenWorkout's. Hevy also leads on ratings volume (98K vs 1) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hevy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OpenWorkout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hevy against 5.0 for OpenWorkout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hevy has 98K ratings behind it against 1, 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 50% of OpenWorkout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hevy ships an update weekly, OpenWorkout every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hevy versus OpenWorkout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHevyOpenWorkout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (98K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings98K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHevy Studios S.L.Jackie Sun

Customer experience

Hevy

All ratings97,676 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews14,356 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.9%

OpenWorkout

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hevy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect volume calculations when editing workout dates
  • Syncing issues between mobile app and Apple Watch

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

OpenWorkout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hevy

Subscriptions3
  • Hevy Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Hevy Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Hevy Pro - Yearly$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hevy Pro - Lifetime$74.99
2 purchases

OpenWorkout

Subscriptions2
  • OpenWorkout Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • OpenWorkout Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hevy free?
Hevy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenWorkout free?
OpenWorkout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hevy or OpenWorkout?
OpenWorkout is rated higher. Hevy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while OpenWorkout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hevy or OpenWorkout have ads?
Neither Hevy nor OpenWorkout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hevy or OpenWorkout?
Hevy ships an update weekly, and OpenWorkout every 9 days. Most recently, Hevy was updated on October 19, 2026 and OpenWorkout on October 17, 2026.

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