Hevy vs Alpha Progression

Hevy9.4Visit Alpha Progression8.6Visit

Higher score Hevy #1 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Hevy

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Alpha Progression #6 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 1 features Visit site

• Hevy fits best

  Polished logging with coaching support

• Alpha Progression fits best

  Adaptive tracking for serious gym trainees

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Side by side

Feature	Hevy 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Alpha Progression 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software	#6 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software
Best for	Polished logging with coaching support	Adaptive tracking for serious gym trainees
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$79.99/user/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Community
Integrations	3 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Hevy 1/1 · Alpha Progression 1/1
Wearable sync	✓	✓
Specs
Workout programming	Adaptive	Adaptive
Progress tracking	Analytics	Analytics
Exercise library	Extensive	Extensive
Coach tools	Client_review	Client_review
Mobile platforms	Ios_android	Ios_android
Our review
Pros	Tracks sets, reps, weights, RPE, supersets, drops, and failure work Combines records, charts, measurements, photos, and muscle-group reports Adds adaptive programs, coach review, chat, and Apple Watch or Wear OS syncing	Set-specific recommendations for weight and repetitions 795-exercise video library with filtering Periodization, deloads, and multiple gym profiles
Cons	The Free plan allows up to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises Graph history and advanced measurements require a Pro tier Wearable syncing centers on Apple Watch and Wear OS	Focused on strength training rather than broader fitness Advanced programming features require Pro Available only on iOS and Android
Our verdict	Hevy is a workout tracker and planner for strength-training users on iOS, Android, and the web. It supports detailed logging for sets, reps, weights, warm-ups, drop sets, failure work, and supersets, alongside routine templates and custom… Read the review →	Alpha Progression is a mobile workout tracker and planning app for strength training and muscle building. It supports beginners and experienced lifters with workout logging for weight, repetitions, RIR, notes, and rest periods. Users can… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Hevy — where it wins

  • Tracks sets, reps, weights, RPE, supersets, drops, and failure work
  • Combines records, charts, measurements, photos, and muscle-group reports
  • Adds adaptive programs, coach review, chat, and Apple Watch or Wear OS syncing

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan allows up to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises
  • Graph history and advanced measurements require a Pro tier
  • Wearable syncing centers on Apple Watch and Wear OS

• Alpha Progression — where it wins

  • Set-specific recommendations for weight and repetitions
  • 795-exercise video library with filtering
  • Periodization, deloads, and multiple gym profiles

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on strength training rather than broader fitness
  • Advanced programming features require Pro
  • Available only on iOS and Android

• Hevy9.4/10 · Free plan

  A polished strength-training log with adaptive coaching, progress analytics, and wearable syncing.

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• Alpha Progression8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A focused strength tracker with adaptive programming, analytics, and a useful free tier.

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