Comparison

Hvy vs The Sect

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

Head to head
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.

About

The Sect

Features
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Welcome to The Sect app—your direct line to the box, your PRs, and the community that pushes you to be better every single day. This is where your training lives, your progress is tracked, and your goals become reality. Book your classes with ease and never miss a WOD. Whether you're hitting the daily programming or jumping into a specialty session, reserve your spot in seconds and show up ready to work. Check the schedule, plan your week, and make sure you're in the mix when it counts. Log every lift, track every PR, and watch your numbers climb. The Sect app keeps a complete record of your performance—your benchmark times, your max lifts, your progress over weeks and months. See how far you've come and know exactly where you're headed next. Compete on the leaderboards, stack up against your teammates, and let the fire of friendly competition fuel your grind. This is more than an app—it's your training partner, your accountability tool, and your connection to The Sect community. Download now and take your training to the next level.

Screenshots

Hvy4 screens
The Sect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Sect at none against Hvy's 2. On price, ads, 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. Hvy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. The Sect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hvy versus The Sect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHvyThe Sect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhammed Zabith PTHE SECT, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hvy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription.$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$9.991 Year
None

The Sect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hvy free?
Hvy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Sect free?
The Sect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hvy or The Sect have ads?
Neither Hvy nor The Sect shows ads.

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