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Best Hevy Alternatives in 2026

Hevy is one of the best workout trackers around — a generous free tier, social features, and solid progression tools have made it the default for millions of lifters. But “default for everyone” also means it’s grown heavier over time. If you find yourself scrolling past features you don’t use just to log a set, you might be looking for a Hevy alternative. Here are the best ones in 2026, and who each suits.

Why switch from Hevy?

Common reasons lifters look elsewhere:

  • Too many features. You only want to log sets and see last week’s numbers — the feed and extras get in the way.
  • You want it faster. Fewer taps from “open app” to “set saved.”
  • No ads. Hevy’s free tier shows ads; you’d rather pay a little and see none.
  • No account or social feed. You’d rather keep training private than share it.

The best Hevy alternatives

1. LastLift — best for minimalists who want speed

LastLift strips the workout tracker down to its core job: show what you lifted last session, log the next set in about three seconds, done. One screen, no onboarding, no social feed, no account — just private iCloud sync and nothing else to get in the way. If Hevy feels like more app than you need, this is the opposite end of the spectrum. (See how it works.)

2. Strong — best polished all-rounder

Strong is fast, refined, and a long-time favourite. It shows your last session clearly and is great for building templates. The free tier is limited; Premium is $29.99/year. A safe, popular choice. (See our Strong alternatives guide.)

3. FitNotes — best free option (Android)

Free, dead simple, and trusted by a loyal community — Android-first (there’s a newer iOS port, FitNotes 2) and rarely updated. Perfect if you’re on Android and want no cost and no clutter.

4. Setgraph — best for progression charts

If the part of Hevy you liked was the analytics, Setgraph focuses on clean progression graphs while keeping logging quick, and adds an Apple Watch app.

Quick comparison

AppFree tierPaid priceBest for
LastLift14-day trial$3.99/mo, $29.99/yrSpeed + privacy, no clutter
HevyGenerous (ads)~$23.99/yr, lifetimeFree tier + social
StrongLimited$29.99/yrPolished all-rounder
FitNotesFreeNo-frills, Android
SetgraphFreemiumFree + in-appCharts & analytics

Prices reflect publicly listed tiers in 2026 and can change — check each app’s listing.

Which should you pick?

  • You want the simplest, fastest tracker on iPhone: LastLift.
  • You want a polished all-rounder: Strong.
  • You’re on Android and want free: FitNotes.
  • You love charts: Setgraph.

Hevy earns its popularity — but if your honest answer to “what do I actually use?” is “logging sets and checking last week,” a focused app will feel faster every session. Try LastLift free for 14 days.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a simpler app than Hevy?

Yes. LastLift is intentionally minimal — one screen for logging and seeing your last set — and Strong is a cleaner all-rounder. FitNotes is the simplest free option on Android.

Is Hevy actually free?

Hevy's free tier allows generous logging but shows ads on some features and caps routines and custom exercises. Hevy Pro removes those limits for around $23.99/year, with a lifetime option.

Which Hevy alternative has no social feed?

LastLift has no feed at all — it's a single logging screen with no account and no community. If the feed is the part of Hevy you scroll past, a focused logger will feel faster every session.

Why do some lifters find Hevy too heavy?

As Hevy added social feeds, programming and analytics, the path to simply logging a set got longer. Lifters who only want fast logging often prefer a stripped-down tracker.

Beat last week — on your iPhone

LastLift is the fastest way to log a gym set: see your last session, log the next in three seconds. 14-day free trial, no account.