GymAdapt: Hevy-style logging plus a plan that adjusts your weights
GymAdapt logs sets as fast as any tracker, and it also writes your plan for your goal, days and equipment, shows a video for every lift and tells you when to add weight. Unlimited workouts on the free plan. Free to $24.99 a year. Get GymAdapt free on the App Store →
Hevy earned its place: unlimited free logging, a friendly social feed and a low Pro price. But it is a logger first. You bring the plan, you decide when to go heavier, and the free plan stops at 4 routines and 3 months of charts. These are the alternatives worth trying, grouped by what you want instead.
Hevy alternatives compared
| App | Better than Hevy at | Free | Paid (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Speed and simplicity | Unlimited logs, 3 routines | $4.99/mo · $29.99/yr · $99.99 once |
| GymAdapt (ours) | Writing the plan and setting your weights | Unlimited workouts + AI plan | $4.99/mo · $24.99/yr |
| Boostcamp | Famous coach programs (5/3/1, GZCLP, PPL) | Full program library + tracker | $59.99/yr (Pro) |
| Fitbod | Auto-generated workouts every session | 7-day trial | $15.99/mo · $95.99/yr |
| JEFIT | Huge exercise database and community plans | Yes, with ads | $12.99/mo · $69.99/yr |
| Alpha Progression | Hypertrophy plans with set-by-set targets | Limited | Paid Pro |
| A spreadsheet | Total control, zero cost | Free | Free |
Prices checked October 2026 from App Store listings and the apps' own pages. Your App Store shows your local price.
The 7 best apps like Hevy
1. GymAdapt (our app)
Free: An AI-built plan for your goal, days, equipment and injuries; unlimited workouts; a video for every lift; full logging; 3 new AI plans and 5 coach messages a week; the first 30 days of adaptive weights.
Paid: Pro is $4.99/month or $24.99/year (7-day free trial). Code TRYFREE01 gives a month of Pro free.
2. Strong
Free: Unlimited logging, 3 routines.
Paid: PRO $4.99/month, $29.99/year or $99.99 lifetime.
3. Boostcamp
Free: The full programs library and tracker, ad-free.
Paid: Pro $59.99/year (7-day trial) or $14.99/month adds exclusive programs and muscle-volume stats.
4. Fitbod
Free: A 7-day free trial; no permanent free tier.
Paid: $15.99/month or $95.99/year.
5. JEFIT
Free: Free with ads.
Paid: Elite $12.99/month or $69.99/year.
6. Alpha Progression
Free: A limited free version.
Paid: Pro subscription for full plans.
7. Google Sheets / a notebook
Free: Free.
Paid: Free, but no reminders, charts or rest timer.
Which Hevy alternative fits your reason for switching?
- "I hit the 4-routine limit." Strong will not help (3 routines free). GymAdapt and Boostcamp give you a full multi-day plan for free.
- "I don't know what to do in the gym." GymAdapt or Fitbod write the session for you. GymAdapt is free; Fitbod is $95.99 a year.
- "I want to follow a proven program." Boostcamp has the classics built in.
- "I want the app to tell me when to add weight." GymAdapt does it on every lift; Hevy only does inside Hevy Trainer (Pro). See how GymAdapt sets your weights →
- "I just want less clutter." Strong.
Should you just pay for Hevy Pro instead?
If your only problem is the routine cap or chart history, Hevy Pro at $23.99 a year is good value. Hevy Pro also includes Hevy Trainer, an algorithm-built program that raises your weight when you hit the top of your rep range on every set. It is worth trying before you switch. If you want a plan built around your equipment and injuries, videos for every lift and an AI coach you can ask, compare it with GymAdapt's free plan. See also Hevy vs Strong and Hevy vs Fitbod.
Can you move your Hevy history?
Hevy lets you export your workouts as a CSV from settings, and most apps read exported data in some form. You do not strictly need it to switch: GymAdapt asks for a few current lifts and sets your starting weights from them, so you can start your new plan the same day.
GymAdapt is free to start. Want Pro free for a month?
The free version gives you an AI-built plan and unlimited workouts. Code TRYFREE01 adds a full month of Pro: weights that adjust from what you log and unlimited coach chats.
Redeem the free month → Opens the App Store with the code filled in. iPhone only. GymAdapt is free to $24.99 a year: after the free month, Pro renews unless you cancel in Settings, and the free version stays yours either way.Questions people ask
What is the best free alternative to Hevy?
For logging, Strong (3 free routines). For a full plan with no routine cap, GymAdapt or Boostcamp, both free. GymAdapt also sets your next weight (our app, iPhone only).
Is Strong better than Hevy?
Strong is simpler and calmer; Hevy has a bigger free tier, cheaper Pro and a social feed. Most people prefer Hevy unless they want minimalism.
What app is like Hevy but plans your workouts?
GymAdapt (free to $24.99 a year) and Fitbod ($95.99 a year) both write your workouts. Hevy Pro also has Hevy Trainer.
Why do people leave Hevy?
The 4-routine and 3-month chart limits on the free plan, wanting a plan written for them, or wanting the app to choose their weights.
How much is Hevy Pro?
$2.99 a month, $23.99 a year or $74.99 lifetime in the US (October 2026).
A coach, not just a counter, free to start
GymAdapt builds your plan and raises your weights from what you log. Free to start; code TRYFREE01 adds a month of Pro.
Get GymAdapt on the App Store → Free to start. Pro is $4.99 a month or $24.99 a year (7-day free trial), or $79.99 once for lifetime. iPhone only. In English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Japanese.