Comparison

Heave vs Ghost

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

Head to head
About

Heave

Features
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Heave is a smart workout log that makes tracking your training as fast as taking simple notes. **How it works:** - Type in your workout Just type your exercises and sets freely, without dealing with complicated forms. - Heave recognizes your input Heave analyzes your notes and automatically detects exercises, weights, and reps. - Save your training Your workouts are neatly structured and saved clearly in your history. - Track your progress View your workout history and see how your performance is developing. - Understand muscle groups Heave maps exercises to specific muscle groups, helping you better evaluate and structure your training. **Why Heave?** - Log faster instead of dealing with complicated apps - Quick entry, just like using a notes app - Less effort during your workout - Clear overview of your workouts, exercises, and progress - Ideal for strength training, progressive overload, and regular workout routines - Smart workout reminders Heave helps you consistently log your training, visualize your progress, and train smarter. (requires in-app subscription) https://heave-app.vercel.app/terms.html

About

Ghost

This app helps you build AI-powered training programs tailored to your schedule and goals. It also provides quick calorie and macro estimates for your meals by analyzing photos or text input. Train and track nutrition consistently in one place.

Highlights
  • AI-driven training program creation
  • Weekly workout plans
  • Workout logging
  • Meal photo calorie estimation
  • Nutrition tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Stop guessing what to train or how your meals fit. Ghost builds your training around your real week and turns a meal photo into a clear calorie and macro estimate. Train, log, and stay consistent in one focused iPhone app. TRAIN AROUND REAL LIFE • Build an AI training program around your goals, schedule, experience, and equipment • Follow a clear weekly plan and know what to do next • Log workouts without a bloated gym app getting in the way • Use Apple Health activity context when you choose to connect it UNDERSTAND YOUR MEALS FASTER • Take a meal photo with the camera or choose one from your library • Get an AI estimate for calories, protein, carbs, and fat • Speak or type what you ate when that is easier • Keep daily nutrition progress and food consistency visible FREE WORKOUTS. OPTIONAL PREMIUM. Workouts stay free. Get started with limited free AI program creation and meal estimates. Ghost Premium gives you more AI program creation and meal estimates. Check the current price, billing period, and any eligible trial in the app before subscribing. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Ghost is for people who want less guessing and more momentum—one rhythm for training and nutrition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Heave4 screens
Ghost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ghost at none against Heave's shown. Ghost also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Heave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ghost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heave ships an update every 4 days, Ghost every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Heave versus Ghost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeaveGhost
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJustus GrotheOsama Elshayeb

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Heave

Subscriptions2
  • Heave Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Heave Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
3 purchases

Ghost

Subscriptions3
  • Ghost Fitness monthly membership3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Ghost Premium3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Ghost Premium3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Heave free?
Heave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost free?
Ghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Heave or Ghost have ads?
Heave shows ads; Ghost does not.
Which is updated more often, Heave or Ghost?
Heave ships an update every 4 days, and Ghost every 2 days. Most recently, Heave was updated on October 5, 2026 and Ghost on October 19, 2026.

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