Comparison

Boostcamp vs Hvy

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

Head to head
About

Boostcamp

This app offers a vast library of structured strength training and muscle-building programs, including popular routines like nSuns and Reddit PPL. It provides tools for tracking workouts, monitoring progress, and even building custom plans. The app is designed to eliminate guesswork and provide proven methods for achieving fitness goals.

Highlights
  • 130+ expert-designed programs
  • 10,000+ community-shared routines
  • Full workout logging with RPE/1RM
  • Auto-progression for weights
  • Muscle volume tracking
  • Custom program builder
Features
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Trusted by over 1,300,000 lifters. 300M+ workouts logged. 4.8 stars. Boostcamp is a free workout tracker and gym logger with 11,000+ programs and an AI coach that builds a custom plan from your goal, schedule, and equipment. Log every set. Run nSuns, GZCLP, 5/3/1, Reddit PPL, PHUL, PHAT, or 130+ coach programs. No spreadsheet. Garage Gym Reviews named Boostcamp the Best Workout App Overall in 2026. "I primarily train for strength and hypertrophy, and Boostcamp is the best app I’ve ever used. I love all the data it provides, and there are so many great programs to choose from within the workout library." – Matt Dustin, CSCS, PN1-NC, Garage Gym Reviews Featured in Fortune’s 2026 trainer-approved Boostcamp review. "Boostcamp has all the features of Strong and Hevy, but what puts Boostcamp decidedly #1 is that it features a library of programs from some of the most recognizable figures in fitness." – Alex Bromley, Professional Strongman "Boostcamp puts all of Reddit's best free workouts in one slick app...give Boostcamp a try." – Lifehacker WHAT YOU GET • Workout Tracker – Log sets, reps, and weight with RPE, RIR, and e1RM. Auto-progression sets your next weights. Rest timer, plate calculator, supersets, drop sets, warmup templates, form videos, and mid-set exercise swaps that keep your numbers. PRs flag in-session. Weekly Sunday reports and year-end Wrapped. Offline. Live Activities put your set and rest timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Syncs bodyweight with Apple Health. • AI Coach – Short questionnaire, then a customized multi-week program you log in the same tracker. Or pick a named coach program and start today. Fork any program, or build your own with no cap. • 11,000+ Programs – 130+ coach-designed plans with progressions, periodization, and deloads, plus a huge community library. Filter by goal, level, and days per week. The library is free. No ads. • Analytics – Volume, muscle-group engagement, PRs, and training history. Pro adds Strength Score (0–100 across the big lifts) and a per-muscle volume heatmap. POPULAR PROGRAMS nSuns 5/3/1, GZCLP, 5/3/1 BBB, 5/3/1 for Beginners, Building the Monolith, Candito 6 Week, TSA, Bullmastiff, Greyskull LP, PHUL, PHAT, Reddit PPL, KONG, MASS IMPACT, Jacked and Tan 2.0, Strong Curves, Alberto Nuñez Upper Lower, Eric Helms Intermediate Bodybuilding, Greg Nuckols Beginner, Reddit Bodyweight Fitness RR, and thousands more. COACHES Dr. Eric Helms, Alex Bromley, Cody Lefever (GZCL), Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Alberto Nuñez, Bryce Lewis, Greg Nuckols, Jonnie Candito, Bald Omni-Man, Natural Hypertrophy, Basement Bodybuilding, Brandon Campbell (PHUL), Dr. Swole, Matt Vena, Menno Henselmans, Justina Ercole, Tiffany Ma, Rebecca Rouse, and 50+ more. Competitive athletes and researchers, not random influencers. WHO IT'S FOR Beginners who want a plan and a gym logger. Intermediate lifters done with spreadsheets. Anyone who wants an AI coach plus a real tracker. Men and women. Full gym, garage gym, or dumbbells at home. 2–6 days per week. ABOUT Boostcamp started by putting Reddit’s best programs into a workout tracker that works. 1.3M+ lifters now log training, follow 11,000+ programs, and build custom plans with an AI coach. Free to start. No ads. Questions? support@boostcamp.app

About

Hvy

Features
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Hvy 1.0 is currently in early access. The most intuitive workout and exercise tracker for any fitness routine Hvy is the simplest and most intuitive workout tracker, designed to help you get better results from your workouts. Whether you want to gain strength or just stay healthy, join the community that’s turning to Hvy to stay on track in the gym. Whether you’re following a classic barbell routine or a custom program of your own, Hvy helps you log every exercise and set with minimal fuss. Unlike other fitness apps, Hvy stays out of your way so you can stay focused on your workout. Hvy is optimized for progressive barbell routines like Starting Strength or StrongLifts 5x5, but it adapts to any method you choose FEATURES: • The easiest interface for logging workouts on your phone or smartwatch • A growing library of cardio and strength exercises, plus the option to add your own • Create and switch between multiple custom routines instantly • Animated exercise instructions and helpful workout tips • Advanced statistics to track personal records, total volume lifted, and one rep max progress • Auto Countdown Timer to manage rest intervals • Support for multiple exercise types, including bodyweight, assisted, and duration-based training • Tag sets as warm-up, failure, or drop sets • Supersets or grouped exercises for flexible workout structures • Graphs for volume and one rep max progression • Automatic data backup via cloud sync • Body measurement tracking with support for compatible health apps • Warm-up calculator to guide you through preparing for heavy sets • Plate calculator for higher weights • Flexible unit settings (lbs, kg, or both) • Add personal notes and progress photos to your workout history • Share workouts or routines via text or email in CSV format The free version of Hvy saves unlimited workouts but is limited to 3 custom routines. Upgrade to Hvy Pro for unlimited routines and additional advanced features. Hvy will automatically charge your account at the end of your subscription or free trial period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of your current period. Subscriptions renew at the original price. You can turn off auto-renew at any time and retain full access until the end of your current period, but we cannot issue a refund for unused subscription time. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. If you have previously purchased any unlocks, you can restore them in the app for full access to all Hvy Pro features. Prices may vary by region. Family Sharing is not supported for in-app purchases or subscriptions. Hvy Terms of Service: https://funforest.notion.site/Terms-and-Conditions-199832063e3880a29d13c1d2bbfafb7f?pvs=4 Hvy Privacy Policy: https://funforest.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-199832063e3880b8892de4efcf1cb554?pvs=4 Note : we are using Apple’s standard end user license agreement (EULA) to all countries or regions.

Screenshots

Boostcamp4 screens
Hvy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hvy at none against Boostcamp's shown. Boostcamp's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Boostcamp sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Hvy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Boostcamp versus Hvy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoostcampHvy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#141 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size293 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBPM Health Co.Ahammed Zabith P

Bugs and requests

Boostcamp

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Workouts not saving properly
  • Inability to reorder exercises
  • Crashing and loading issues
  • Inconsistent exercise tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode for workouts
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More customization options
  • Improved exercise video demonstrations
  • Ability to create and share custom programs

Hvy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Boostcamp

Subscriptions13
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Boostcamp Pro$14.991 Month
  • Limited-Time Offer14 Days trial$48.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time7
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Lunch$4.99
  • Access to Coach's Program$9.99
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  • Program Donation$19.99
  • Access to Coach's Program$24.99
  • Access to Coach's Program$39.99
  • Access to Coach's Program$49.99
2 purchases

Hvy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription.$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Boostcamp free?
Boostcamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hvy free?
Hvy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Boostcamp or Hvy have ads?
Boostcamp shows ads; Hvy does not.

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