# Hevy vs OpenWorkout

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 (#34 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 OpenWorkout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hevy | OpenWorkout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openworkout-workout-tracker/id6748417464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 290 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) | [Jackie Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825722186) |

## 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


### OpenWorkout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openworkout-workout-tracker/id6748417464)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenWorkout Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| OpenWorkout Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*