# iCardio Workout Tracker vs Hevy

iCardio Workout Tracker and Hevy both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Hevy's written reviews are positive against 63% of iCardio Workout Tracker's. Hevy also leads on ratings volume (102K vs 3.4K) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCardio Workout Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hevy sells 4 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 — 4.8 for iCardio Workout Tracker against 4.9 for Hevy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hevy has 102K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of iCardio Workout Tracker's written reviews are positive against 98% of Hevy's.

iCardio Workout Tracker ships an update every 11 days, Hevy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCardio Workout Tracker | Hevy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icardio-workout-tracker/id314841648/reviews) | **[4.9 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevy-workout-tracker-gym-log/id1458862350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **102K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 86 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Fitdigits Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126857444) | [Hevy Studios S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458862349) |

## What reviewers say

### iCardio Workout Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icardio-workout-tracker/id314841648)

This app helps you understand and improve your fitness by tracking your heart rate during workouts. It offers real-time feedback, GPS mapping, and integrates with other health apps and devices for comprehensive wellness tracking.

**Highlights:** Heart rate zone tracking, GPS route mapping, Voice coaching, Apple Health integration, Customizable workout screens, LiveTracking for sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Star | $29.99 | per year |
| Plus | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💡 Customizable screens
- 🚀 Reliable connection
- 👍 Motivating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and sync issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔒 Subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Sensor connection problems

**Reported bugs**

- Garmin ANT+ connectivity issues
- Incorrect calorie/distance tracking
- Unreliable heart rate monitoring

**Requested features**

- Lap/split time tracking
- Multi-user profiles
- Treadmill/elliptical integration
- More customization options
- Improved Apple Watch integration


### Hevy

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #37 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCardio Workout Tracker free?

iCardio Workout Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hevy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCardio Workout Tracker or Hevy?

Hevy is rated higher. iCardio Workout Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Hevy averages 4.9 from 102K ratings.

### Do iCardio Workout Tracker or Hevy have ads?

Neither iCardio Workout Tracker nor Hevy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCardio Workout Tracker or Hevy?

iCardio Workout Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and Hevy weekly. Most recently, iCardio Workout Tracker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hevy on November 6, 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.*