Strong vs Hevy
Strong and Hevy are the two most-downloaded strength-training trackers on iOS. Both log lifts cleanly. Both sync to Apple Health. The differences are about everything that isn't the lift screen, social feed, programs, exports, free-tier limits. Here's a neutral breakdown, then we'll show you the third option most lifters end up at.
| Criterion | Strong | Hevy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free-tier limits | 3 routines, unlimited workouts | Unlimited routines + workouts | Hevy |
| Social feed | None | Full feed + likes | Hevy |
| Programs library | Pro tier only | Free, large community library | Hevy |
| Logging speed | Industry-leading | Fast, slightly more taps | Strong |
| Apple Watch app | Polished | Decent | Strong |
| Cardio + nutrition | Neither | Neither | Tie |
| Anatomy heatmap | , | Basic muscle highlight | Hevy |
| Price (paid tier) | $4.99/mo Pro | $5/mo Pro | Tie |
Which one should you pick?
Hevy wins the free tier + social. Strong wins the watch + logging-speed polish. If you only lift, pick Hevy. If you also run, eat, sleep, and want one app for all of it, Ascend covers strength + cardio + nutrition + anatomy heatmap + AI coach in a single climb, free for the core, NZ$12.99/mo for Club.
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The app is free. Club adds the coach, leagues and analytics.
Core tracking stays free forever, the climb, streaks, logging and your league tiers. Club is for when you want the full coach, worldwide competition and the depth, at about the price of one coffee a month.
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| Free | Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking, the climb and streaks | ||
| Per-set logging, PR detection, wearables | ||
| Muscle-league tiers | ||
| The AI coach | nudges | Full conversation |
| Worldwide leagues and challenges | , | |
| PR projections and deep analytics | , | |
| Unlimited crews | , | |
| Themes, export and higher AI limits | , |