Strong VS Hevy Workout Tracker | Which One Is Better?
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- Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2020
- Strong VS Hevy Workout Tracker | Which One Is Better?
In this video, Strong VS Hevy Workout Tracker | Which One Is Better, we compare both Hevy and Strong head-to-head to show one another’s strengths! These are both solid apps and are worth checking out! It is also worth noting that both offer a free version, while Strong may also offer a free trial of its premium version. By the end of this video, Strong VS Hevy Workout Tracker | Which One Is Better, my hope is that you will have all of the information you need to make a decision between which of these two apps is right for you! Feel free to comment below if you have any questions about either of these apps and be sure to check out the links to my full review of both apps as well as the tutorial series, I have created for both of them! Happy and safe lifting!
I am not affiliated with Strong or Hevy, nor have either of them approached me to review their product. The views and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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Quite literally, THE video I've been waiting for! 😃 The intro is rad and cool 😎
Glad you liked the groovy intro! lol. Hope you enjoy! 👊👊
I just now switched from Strong to Hevy and blown away with the features! Apple Watch Sync is really great and the photo logging your workouts is amazing! The exercise collection is very vast! Strong doesn’t even have farmers walk! I gonna sub for Hevy
That is awesome! You should also try their web app. It is nice for setting up your program on a bigger screen and then following it on your mobile devices.
Strong seems better, I don't care for the social media aspect of Hevy. It's bad enough we have twitter and facebook, tiktok, etc. Don't need it in a workout tracking app as well.
Some like incorporating a social media component to their fitness world while some don't. I get it, if the social media becomes a distraction and motivates you to do things that risk injury then it should be dropped, so you can focus on what is important, and that is your fitness and not what someone else thinks about your journey. For some however they need that motivation and accountability that a community of like minded fitness individuals bring. As for the apps themselves for tracking workouts and numbers, well they both have their strengths for sure, and you cannot go wrong with either one. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment! 👊🏻👊🏻
@@AJFaithFitness Is there an option to turn off the social media features completely in Hevy though? I'm still torn between Stong and Hevy. And do you think it's worth it to pay a one time price to own it rather than paying a subscription fee?
Unfortunately there is currently no way of turning off the social media component in Hevy. As for paying a one time fee vs the annual fee for the app... A one time fee for Hevy is currently 104.99 CAD, while the monthly one is 31.99 CAD. You would have to remain with this app for 3.2 years before you started to see a payoff from your investment. Now I would recommend subscribe to the app for a few months, see how you like it. If it's for you, go annually. If you can see yourself committing to this app for life, then go lifetime. As for Strong, its 139.99 CAD or 39.99 CAD per year. That one will take 3.5 years before you start getting payback from this large upfront investment. I personally would stick to an annual subscription, and at 31.99 or 39.99 per year, it's an affordable investment which also allows you flexibility to switch a few years down the line to something else. Again all depends on whether or not you are the type of person that can remain with the same app for 3 - 5 years at a time. Hope that helps.
The social aspect can be nonexistent. I can’t use strong because of the lack of exercises and organizing is ugly on strong. Hevy is 10 times better.
Thanks for the feedback Kyle 👊🏻👊🏻
Routine Folders/Plans are coming out on Hevy in the next couple weeks! Great video, AJ!
Thanks Desmond! That is exciting news, I cannot wait to see this new feature! 👊👊
Nice comparison review. Now I don't know which one to use since you've given them both good marks for different things! Nice going!
They are indeed both great apps Joe! Perhaps the review videos may help, links are at the end of the video! 😉
I like the side-by-side comparison. Simple yet detailed presentation! I’m going with Hevy. Thanks for making this video!
Thank you CJ. I am glad it was helpful! 👊👊
Are these free?
Hi Caleb, both apps offer a free version and a paid version. Hevy is the more functional out of the two when it comes to using the free version, and the cheaper option when deciding to upgrade to the paid version. Hope that helps! Feel free to download both and try the free versions of each for yourself. 👊🏻👊🏻
What is it that made you decide Hevy Vs Strong
Wow, after trying a range of apps I settled on these two and couldn't decide. Then I found this video, how awesome it is these very two!
Glad you found it helpful. I have a bunch of other videos on my channel on both of these apps, you may want to have a look in the event you are still having trouble deciding. Take care and happy lifting!
Hey AJ,
Happy day to you! I like the both of them! Awesome tutorial as usual, keep up the good work, stay safe
Thank you Laney! You stay safe as well!
Loved the intro......another useful, detailed video AJ!👌👌
Thank you Henna! Glad you enjoyed it! The intro took a little bit of work... lol
In an effort to replace buggy and cluttered Jefit I tried both of these I actually tried all three at the same time and it looks like I'm settling with Hevy. It seems to have more exercises than Strong and the ability to create my own exercise like I had to do during my workout it's valuable. Hevy also seems like it's being developed very heavily from what it seems so it's got great potential and the community thing is a nice touch ( not critical for me)
Thank you for your comment! I used Jefit as well for a few years, and well I think your description is accurate. I am glad that the reviews have helped you with your decision. Hevy is indeed being developed heavily, and they are run by developers who care. If you have a question, or a feature suggestion they are always willing to hear you out. Also Hevy does have a far more extensive library than Strong. Strong is a solid app as well, however the development of Strong has appeared stagnant for me over the past few years, while Hevy is pushing hard with new features, and when they implement new features they aren't riddled with bugs as it appears with other apps. I think you will enjoy using this app Martin! 👊🏻👊🏻
@@AJFaithFitness one thing that Jefit does well it's having a huge library of workout plans I know Hevy has a few but nowhere even close I wish these apps would you let you import workout routines
One option Hevy does have, is it allows you to import anybody's routine within the app. So if you see a routine you like from a fellow user, you can add it to your own with one click. I agree Jefit has a massive library of workout routines, however one issue with that library is anyone can add to it. At one point JeFit would award points to those who uploaded a routine. This in turn created a lot junk routines to be added, just for the sake of getting points. If you can sift through that clutter, then I agree, there are some gems within that library. One day Hevy may just add to their own library, and hopefully there are fail safes in place to ensure that the database contains only quality routines rather than quantity or duplicates.
@@AJFaithFitness thanks for the reply AJ and thank you for introducing to Hevy. Good luck in your fitness journey.
Same to you Martin, and you are most welcome! Happy lifting. 👊🏻👊🏻
I use the plate calc on strong a lot and you can add custom movements to strong. The superset has been updated since this video, all you do is hold the movement, re-order it how you want, and link it for superset. Don't have to delete.
Thanks for the update. Strong is a indeed a solid choice and is one of my favourites. Glad they are still updating the app.
Hevy is SO GOOD on the apple watch, 10/10 recommend
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Luisa! I agree 100%, I use the apple watch version of the app as well. It is nice to be able to leave ones phone along with its distractions out of the gym. Thank you for your comment! 👊🏻👊🏻
Thank you very much for this excellent side by side comparison. Your own comments and music made this a very informative and easy to understand and enjoy video. I feel that, for me, Hevy has good app customer support and more anatomy fields to choose from. Both apps are very well presented, though, so either looks like a great help.
I am glad this was helpful for you and that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your feedback!!
Been using Hevy for a month , thanks for showing how to setup supersets for me . Guess I’m going to use the tutorial. One thing I noticed you didn’t cover was on Hevy when you finish the workout it shows you that graph that shows the split between legs , arms etc does strong have that feature? It’s been really useful with getting my full body split tweaked just right
Hi there Aaron. Strong does not have that feature unfortunately, and their muscle split is far less detailed than Hevy's is. I am not sure if you are an iOS user, however Gymaholic's body heat map is fantastic. It also has a built in muscle regeneration feature which provides you with recovery estimates. StrengthLog (iOS & Android) also has such a feature where it will show you a physical avatar with all muscles targeted on a workout and routine basis. If you are looking for a free experience though, then Hevy is probably your better bet for Gymaholic's free version in my opinion is pretty much useless. I do have reviews on both apps on my channel if you are interested. With that said, Hevy may just improve upon the feature as well as add features in the future. Between Gymaholic, Strong, Hevy & StrengthLog, Hevy and StrengthLog are the two apps which have their developers active within their communities, and are putting out new features frequently. Hope this helps, and feel free to reach out with any additional questions!! Happy and safe lifting!
@@AJFaithFitness hey man thanks for the hints n tips. You’ve got yourself a great niche here , your the fitness hero people don’t realise they need😊
Thank you for that Aaron! I really appreciate the kind words! Stay healthy my friend!
I switched from Strong to Hevy just before the new year. Was a great 50% deal on. Cost me £11.99 for the year. (Yes, I'm from the UK). They also have the ability to group workouts together now into programmes. I sent an email to Hevy today asking for them to develop warm up sets too.
Thank you for your feedback Billy. Yeah when I made this video, the folders weren’t out yet. I think they released them the following week, lol. They actually do have warmup sets already in the app. The only difference between Hevy and Strong when it comes to warmup sets, is that in Hevy the warmup sets are included in your overall volume lifted, while on Strong, it is not included. You did get a great deal on Hevy! The developers are also really responsive and take community suggestions seriously. I think you will love the app and user experience! Take care, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
The main difference at 1:35 pretty much sold it for me. I shall download and install Hevy within the next 24 hours 💯
I get that! I wish Strong would split the muscle groups into greater detail... I will see you on Hevy 👊👊
Rusellaaaa!!! I am so excited you are coming over!
@@sjrp1330 😀 thank you! I am, too!! 😁
Great video, I think I’m going to use Hevy as the free version has all I need really!
Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed the video. Hevy is a solid app. Hope you enjoy it!
Great comparison video, thanks man!
No problem! Glad you like it!
We are new to lifting and social media was a big deal for us so we went with Hevy.
I get that 100%. When starting out, it's great to have a community to lean on for advice or direction. I am sure you won't be disappointed! If you are looking for another follower be sure to add me @ajfaithfitness. Best of luck on your lifting journey!
@@AJFaithFitness Thanks AJ, I just added you on Hevy. Love the Darth Vader look!! We are still building out our gym and excited to have The Hevy app and RUclips to help us on our journey. Hired a trainer for my wife to get her started too and we are having fun.
That is great! Building out my home gym was a fun part of the process! As you said, ran out of room. Now if I were to convert the garage into a gym, then the process could continue... Unfortunately the problem with that is the wife likes her car in the garage... Still trying to figure out a way around that obstacle, lol. Glad you like the Darth AJ look. 👊👊
great video!!! in fact im gonna go do a workout rn :D
Thanks Rosie! You got this workout in the bag!
Appreciate your review here! I wondering which of these two show progression better! I’m currently using one of these two but not the pro version. My issue may be just this but wanted to ask if you’ve looked at these tow from that perspective and your opinion. Thanks for your channel she perspective!
Going off of memory, both apps were very similar in the way it showed progression. Not sure I would say one was better than the other. I do believe comparing the free only versions though, that you get 3 months of charts with Hevy while Strong has nothing... Again going off of memory, and perhaps something has changed. Hevy also has a Web version which you can pull up in your web browser, that may also be useful while viewing your progress, while you are not limited to your phone. If I had to choose between the two, I would honestly go with Hevy, but if you hate social media, then perhaps Strong may be a better bet.
Great app comparison video AJ 👍
I have given you a plug in my next Garage build vid :)
Thank you Colin! That is too kind of you sir! 👊👊
@@AJFaithFitness Bahhh.......I learned from your critique, and that is important.
Great job!!!
Thanks you for the video.
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the video!
Strong is the first App I tried years ago, but its free version is very limited.
Tried few other options over the years but recently I checked Hevy and its soo good.
Developers are really good, they push new features very often.
And it's free version is pretty strong so I will stick with Hevy for a while.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I agree, Hevy has one of the best free versions out there, and a strong development team!
Do you use either of these apps? If so which one? What is your favourite feature? Comment below! 👊👊
AJ admits nothing, lol.
Awesome comparison, thanks!
Not a problem Eric! I am glad you found the video helpful. 👊🏻👊🏻
Heavy looking good with the ease of use.
Definitely a great app! They are one of the apps that I have seen the most engagement from their developers. They seem to care about their product, and their community, and this shows in their product.
Hey
I’ll take them both for 600 Alex! So sad to hear about the passing of Alex Trebek, he was from Canada. Awesome details,like them both, stay safe!
I was so sad to hear about Alex passing too!
Indeed Alex will be missed by all! You stay safe as well Laney, and I am glad you enjoyed the video! 👊👊
Sad indeed... Alex will truly be missed... whoever they replace him with on Jeopardy sure will have some big shoes to fill... I would almost rather they retire the show...
@@AJFaithFitness They can’t replace him!!!!!!
@@AJFaithFitness I feel the same way , I don’t think he can be replaced!
Really appreciate this! Hevy it is
That is awesome! I will see you there! Glad this was helpful in you coming to your decision👊👊
Do either of these apps allow you to select your available equipment? I have a home gym with a rack and dumbbells and a functional trainer but no machines like a full gym
Hey there Bart. In Strong you can sort exercises by Barbell, Dumbbell, Machine / Other, Weighted Bodyweight, Assisted Bodyweight, Reps Only, Cardio and Duration. This is in additional to sorting by muscle group if you so choose. In Hevy you can view exercises by All Equipment, None, Machine, Kettlebell, Barbell, Dumbbell, Resistance Band, Suspension Band, and Other. You can also specify muscle group as well, however in greater detail than Strong. In Strong you will have Back as a muscle group, as for Hevy will have Lats, Upper Back, Lower Back, Traps. I hope this answers your question. Both apps have a free version, and you should be able to see this level of detail for yourself by downloading the app, however the free version of Strong is quite stripped down compared to the free version of Hevy. Hope this helps! 👊🏻👊🏻
A lot of this is outdated now, descriptions of workouts are now in Hevy for instance.
Yes, this video is a few years old, agreed. Hevy have made many improvements and have released many features since.
Hevy has been updated to include the features you mentioned are missing. They also added the option to not share your profile and workout data with the community. I am not affiliated with Hevy in any way. I'm just a fan and avid user.
That is awesome. Thanks for the update!
What a simple to follow but well explained video. Nice production bro
I appreciate that, thank you! I am glad you liked it!
Hi AJ, really helpful video, thank you!
I've been using Strong because it has an option to input RPE (which I use to input RIR) for every single set. I input RPE every time alongside reps and weight because otherwise I'd be tempted to push to failure every time. Does Hevy also have the option to input RPE for each set?
Hi there Jayashri. I thought Hevy had a way to track RPE, but after just looking it over I cannot find it. So either I completely missed it, or its hidden somewhere. I am actually working on an app review for StrengthLog at the moment, and this app you can log both RPE and RIR. You may want to keep your eyes open for this review. Other apps I have reviewed on the channel that have RPE are Gymaholic, Alpha Progression and as you already mentioned it Strong. Hope this helps, but at the current time I do not believe Hevy has this feature yet.
@@AJFaithFitness Thanks for your reply! Yeah not having RPE/RIR tracking is a dealbreaker for me (although I guess I could put it in the notes for each set). I'll have a look at the other options you've mentioned!
Really wish gravitus had an option for Android, I think that would be my choice if it did.
Thank you for the suggestions!
You are most welcome Jayashri! Not sure if you had a look at my StrengthLog review however wanted to let you know its now out. Take care and happy lifting!
@@AJFaithFitness Hey thanks a lot!
No problem! Take care! 👊🏻👊🏻
have these two and jefit, I love the rpe feature and jefit doesn't have it, but jefit has 1rm suggestions for increasing weight and progression that's something I didn't know how much I loved until I tried strong and heavy again
I have not used Jefit in years, but that used to be my go to app for a few years. Unfortunately there was a period of time where the app on iOS was really buggy after a server upgrade, and then they had their data breach which leaked some of their users personal info... I personally have not went back, but perhaps these concerns have been addressed? Sounds like a solid feature of JeFit's though. Strong and Hevy have a more manual approach, while Ai tools like Fitbod or Alpha Progression basically handles all progression for the user and tells you what to do. They are expensive though, but might be worth checking out? Both also have trials.
Strong is the best, using it for 4 years now.
Strong is a solid app, I have used it for several years myself, as well as Hevy. I would definitely consider Strong a market leader in this space. Thanks for sharing your feedback Denis! 👊👊
I use Hevy currently and I have had no issues or glitches. I haven’t used Strong, but the lack of the social component is sort of a deal breaker for me.
Thanks for sharing your perspective SJR! Yeah, the social component is something that seemed to be on their radar at Strong, however I I have seen nothing materialize from that....
@@AJFaithFitness its the contrary. For me social media component is a red flag. We already are spammed with BS Tikok and Instagram, please dont add that my workout app ! It would just be distraction
I have been on both sides of that fence personally. At some times I liked having the social media component, and at others not so much. Where I find value is creating a network of friends who share the same passion for fitness as you do, and that you can lean on for motivation or to answer questions along the way. Simply liking posts I am not so sure if that is valuable, Fitness is about growing as a person, and not about just showing off. So depending on how you use social media, this may be a good feature or a negative one and there is no right or wrong answer here.
Great video! I'm interested in tracking cardio in the Hevy App. Is this possible? I downloaded the app recently on my iPhone and use it on my Apple Watch. I do have the yearly premium subscription, but can't figure out how to track my miles and timing when running (both outdoors via gps) and/or even indoors on a treadmill. Please help. Hope this is available or else this app is useless for my complete workout needs.
Hey there. Unfortunately lots of these workout loggers are a weight lifting app first, and focus on cardio as an after thought. Most apps I have seen in this genre allows you to log time for cardio, and that is about it really. If you are using a fitness tracker, such as a Fitbit or an Apple Watch, I find the stock apps on these devices do a far better job of tracking cardio workouts (time, intervals, mapped gps, etc). I heard apps like Strava and Map my run, Nike run club, may also do what you are looking for, although I have no experience using either of these apps.
I've tried both and I'm going with heavy, thanks
You are welcome! Glad I was able to help. 👊🏻👊🏻
Don't like how these (and pretty much all other apps) have too many standard over customizable features (exercises, data input). This means these apps can track our workouts, and sell that data to third parties. I want an app where I can name, number and organize my own exercises, with a built in stopwatch... Basically, that's all we need.
We don't need a full list of existing apps, and carb trackers, and all these other fancy features. I really don't see the added benefit. Thanks for the video though! God bless
Some people prefer a pen and paper and that works for them. Some like to track every detail of their fitness journey in a sophisticated app. Some app developers sell your data some do not. This is the world we live in now, and the key is to find what works for you and what you are comfortable with, and it can be as simple or as complicated as one chooses. If the tool in question helps you in achieving your fitness goals, great. If it does not, then I agree, the tool needs to change in order to cater to the user.
Its actually unfortunate how this video was made 3 years ago when I started using Strong and the iOS app looks better here than my android app does today.
3 years ago... boy time flies. I agree with you, it is unfortunate that both apps do not appear to offer the same feature set.
I think it's very important to note that although Strong is amazing on iOS, it is not true on Android. The team seemed to have just given up on the Android counterpart. Simple deal breaker functions like folders are not present on Android version. So instead of seeing what you have shown, all it will be on Android is just a giant compilation of all your routines with no folders/categories.
I have heard of the differences between the iOS and Android versions of the app, although I have only used the iOS version myself. That is unfortunate that its not the same product and experience, yet the subscription cost is the same... Interesting 🤔
@@AJFaithFitness I also didn't know until I switched over to Android recently and found out, and then I researched and it seems the company had stopped all development two years ago, yet they continue to put out fake updates to increase update version number with no actual fixes
I have noticed that not much innovation has occurred over the past few years with Strong as well. It is a shame really. Especially since the Android version is not up to part with the iOS one. This should be made a priority so that both apps are essentially the same and offer the same feature set... If they do not, then the price should also reflect that and that information should be transparent up front.
3:23 they added Workout groups in Hevy now.
That is true, they did shortly after I released this video. Hevy have also released several new features since.
Hey, cool review and greetings from germany. I also think Hevy and Strong are two very viable options. Sadly for Strong, its not possible to group workouts as a plan. Anyway, imo Alpha Progression offers a bit more features than Hevy, then again its also quiet expensive.
You are able to create and sort your workouts into folder on the iOS version of the app. Are you on Android? I hear that the feature sets between both Strong apps are not identical. In this case, I think Hevy puts forward the same app for both platforms, but not 100%. Alpha Progression strengths comes from their Ai and workouts/routines generator (in my opinion), and its simplicity is also a nice touch. I do wish it had an Apple Watch variant though, as I prefer to run workouts from the wrist. Out of the 3, Alpha Progression is the most expensive for sure.
@@AJFaithFitness wow, I didnt know the versions between android and iOS vary. Yes I reviewed android. Thank you for your response!
I found it surprising as well, I am on iOS. When I get questions about features I clearly have access to, it got me thinking and this is when I found out the apps were different. Unfortunately there are many apps like this which offer different app experiences, for different devices, and some don't sync between different ecosystems either. I know Fitbod used to be like that (maybe still is). If you switch from Android to iOS with Fitbod, the data was not transferable. Strong however, as I understand it is transferable and will sync through the cloud (at least I think so, but I could be wrong as I do not use Android).
It'd be nice if we could search certain routines for specific purposes... like power vs. strength etc
Agreed, that would be awesome! Perhaps a future feature to come?
Hi AJ! I dont know if u already respond this but which one has a better free version?
Hey Alejo! I would have to say Hevy has the better free version out of the two. It’s one of the most complete I have seen. Aside for a limitation of total saved routines (4 at a time), limit on custom exercises you can create, and the graph history is only 3 months I think, other than that the app is nearly fully functional. Strong on the other hand I feel is less functional and hide some of their key features behind a paywall including all chart data, body measurements tracking, limited workout templates and a few more features are locked away. Hevy also has a web version in beta while strong does not. I have also noticed Hevy is more involved in the community and roll out new features and updates regularly. To get honest I don’t remember the last time strong released a new feature. Feels like over a year…. Hevy has changed much within a year. Give it a shot I am sure you won’t be disappointed 👊🏻👊🏻
I really like Hevy. But I noticed it said you can only record the last 12 weeks of data on the free version. I love looking at my progression so it seems like the pro version is kinda mandatory for me. Does Strong restrict how far back it holds data in the free version?
I have not used the free version of Strong in a while, as I recall it though the charts or graphs were either very limiting, or non existent in the free version. You may want to double check that. I found that Hevy's free version overall was superior to Strongs, but again that is a few years ago, and things may have changed.
It's been more than 12 weeks and I still have my workouts
I think the 12 weeks pertain to the graph data available (a pro feature) while all your workouts will still be available and present. Thanks Alex for sharing this!
For me heavy is the best.
Thanks for your feedback. That seems to be the majority of people’s preference. For an app that has been out for a little over a year to beat out one that has been out for a long time speaks volumes. Take care buddy 👊🏻👊🏻
Does heavy allow you to look at a calender where it shows you which days you've worked out? Like strong does
It sure does. All workouts are highlighted on the calendar, and you tap the date and workout pops up.
Thanks bro
You are welcome 👊🏻👊🏻
Does hevy show the graphs on the home page like strong?
I do not believe so. You have your profile tab where you can see all your graphs and your workouts while your home page is more of a social media feed. Hope this makes sense.
strong gang wya 🏋️
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I tried both..and then Liftin happened. That one trumps these heavy contenders.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will have to have a look.
I don't get this. How o you make a multiple-week workout? Maybe I am blind, but I can¨t find where I set up the ammount of weeks I want my program to run?
Hi Michael, both of these apps can set a standard workout template which you repeat week after week. Unfortunately you cannot set multiple week workouts, unless you create a different routine for every week. Apps like Alpha Progression and Strength Log both have this feature of setting the amount of weeks to run a given program for, and both I believe have free versions as well as previous versions. I have reviews on both of these apps on my channel, and should be somewhere in the last 10 videos or so. Hope that helps!
Apparently, android does not have the routine folders option for Strong.
That is interesting. Figured both apps would be nearly the same. Hevy now has the routines folder option as well, amongst many other updates. Thanks for sharing! 👊🏻👊🏻
It should be noted that Strong is no longer supported by the developer.
It feels that way doesn't it? I read somewhere a few weeks ago that a version 6.0 is in the works, and that may just be why 5.0 has not received any attention as of late.
Do they count reps automatically and rate each rep?
Hi DJ, no they do not. You would have to log the total amount of reps manually after each set.
Honestly the social component is a negative to me lol, youtube comments fill that void
I totally get it. It's a double edged sword. On one hand, you can meet new people, compete with them and have fun, ask for advice and grow in a group. On the other hand you can meet toxic individuals who bring you down, and the competition becomes the primary focus rather than a fun component added for motivational purposes. Not to mention those who care about what others think... In my opinion, if social media acts as a detractor or a negative on your fitness journey, then pull it and go with something that is more private and works best for you.
Heavy it is!
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I like both. I want to support the developers but imo... they are a bit pricey.
I get it Bill. It is difficult to support all of those subscriptions we sign up for now days. With that said, we must evaluate the value a particular tool has in our life, and weigh its worth accordingly.
@@AJFaithFitness I will keep an aye out for sale prices and live with the free version until then I guess
Hevy seems to have sales from time to time. Not a bad idea. Take care and happy lifting Bill!
Is there an app for android that will work on a watch like Hevy on Apple Watch?? I’d like to switch to S23 Ultra but Apple has me stuck in their ecosystem. 😢
In all honesty, I am stuck deep in the apple ecosystem myself.... Other than my scanner, I have not used a device which uses android, lol. This seems to be an area which developers are lacking, and they tend to focus on the apple watch rather than the various versions of android wear devices. I just did a search of some of my go to apps, and seems like all of them are lacking an android wear version...
Well, then again strong may be best for me, because I’m not that good, so I’ll keep my workouts private
It's not about being good or being bad, its about being the best you! You rock Laney, don't you dare let anyone tell you any different! 👊🏻👊🏻
2 years later, still the same? 👀
I would say Hevy have implemented many new features since this video, while Strong... They are pretty much the same 🫣
Did you go back to Strong or stick with Hevy?
Actually I am using Gymaholic as my current workout tracker of choice. My reasons are that I feel Gymaholic just pops on iOS, have an excellent Apple Watch app and it is private. Strong is a good choice if you need something that is available outside of the apple ecosystem which is also private, while Hevy I feel is the better product when compared to Strong. If you do not like the social media component which Hevy offers, then Strong is the better bet. If you like the social media component of sharing your workouts and interacting with a community, or you just don't care either way, then Hevy is the better product, in my opinion.
Does heavy app has hitt workouts too or just lifting ones?
Hi Marco, the few workouts that Hevy has are geared towards lifting. As for programming Hiit related routines, Hevy or Strong would not be good apps to do this in. A dedicated Hiit timer would do a better job. There are plenty on the Apple App Store, and I am sure the same is the case for the Google Play Store. I used to use one called "Hiit" a few years ago, I cannot seem to find it anymore though. I may just find a few myself and do some quick reviews of them for the channel. Stay tuned.
Check this video at 4:08, it will give you an idea of what I am talking about when it comes to Hiit timers.
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@@AJFaithFitness got I thank u. Rigjt now iam trying out fitbod and jefit.
@@futbol1972 You are welcome. I would suggest thoroughly testing JeFit before making this your full time app. I used it a few years ago as my primary app and it was really buggy, slow, clunky, and the customer service was not very good. I was using it for iOS, and heard of many users complaining about the service, and at one point many walked out on the service, and a few went over to Hevy. They also had a data leak shortly after I left the service which leaked some of its users personal data to people who should not have it. My spam email messages have increased significantly since, not to mention unauthorized login attempts on some of my personal accounts. This could be coincidence, or my data leaked somewhere else, who knows. Just found it interesting that shortly after receiving the email from JeFit about the leak, that these sort of things started happening. For all those reasons I won't go back to JeFit. With that said it has been 2 years since I have used it, and maybe things are better now. Again, test thoroughly before commiting.
@@AJFaithFitness thank u. I tried out fitbod for 6 days and I like it for lifting but not good for hitt, functional trainning. I subscribed for a month to give it a chance to see if I like it
The folder feature is not available for strong on Android, and when I asked about this all I got was "it is on our radar".
That is interesting. I would have thought that the iOS and Android versions would sport a similar feature set. From my experience though, Strong does appear to be slow when it comes to releasing new features on their app. Hevy has since released folders for their app, you may want to give it a look. They have also released a slick web version too.
@@AJFaithFitness Nope, I have an iPad and an Android phone and they have different features and are maintained by different groups.
Hevy is having a half-off sale until the 28th of June making it only 11.99 for a year. I am thinking of getting it if they now have folders AND a web version. Thank you for the response because I did not know Hevy had updated theirs.
You are welcome! 11.99 for a year is a steal. I am sure you will like it. The web version is still in beta, but it has come a long way since they started with it. It is stable and packed with features. Happy lifting 👊🏻👊🏻
@@jonniep thinking of getting it but I only have bands
@@AquaLady153 Bands work just fine, and this app will help you track your progress regardless of which equipment you have at your disposal. You can even track bodyweight only exercises, or simple cardio such as walking. If unsure give the free version a crack first, I am sure you will find it a useful and motivating app.
Some of the pros of Strong are not and have never been available in the Android Version, e.g. the grouping-function. There have been no major updates to Strong for the last 2 years, that tells me that the app is kind of legacy. I really liked it because of its simplicity, but I don't pay for a sinking ship, which led me to hevy. Despite the social thing, that I don't need, it has all and even more of the Strong features now, a big community and very responsive developers. You can even import the Strong-data history. If I had to choose, I'd go with hevy now.
Thank you for your feedback Markus, and I would tend to agree with you. Even the iOS version of Strong has been stagnant with no real innovation for well over a year, aside for the regular bug fixes. Part of the selling point of a subscription, is getting the most up to date version of the software as well as regular feature updates. In Strongs case, there are no new feature updates... Hevy has done a lot of great work and have released so many features and added functionality! The web app for example is awesome, to be able to edit your workouts on the big screen. Strong said they were working on this a few years ago, but like you said... it seems they have went to sleep and have given up on developing the app.
If i upgrade on paid version can i track my previous progress
If you mean can you enter previous workouts in the past? Or just track overall progress in general? Hevy's free version should allow you to do either as well as the paid version, and as for Strong I think the same is true. All the stats and charts however, not to mention how many workout templates you can save, that is where the pay wall will hit you. Hopefully I understood the question correctly.
Thanks bro
No problem!
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Whats the pro/premium price difference?
Strong is $8 CAD more then Hevy per year, and the one time payment price is $20 more I think for Strong.
Can you record rpe on heavy?
Nothing at the moment, however Strong does have a dedicated area to log RPE.
Do either have a space to mark set RPE?
I thought both had it, but after looking at Hevy I couldn't see it anywhere. Strong does have the ability to log RPE though. Hope that helps!
@@AJFaithFitness Thanks for checking AJ
You are welcome!
Hey there, I just noticed today that Hevy has RPE. Looks like you are now good with either option! Happy lifting!
An updated video? It's been 2 years??
Thank you for the suggestion Em! I will add it to the list 😉
@@AJFaithFitness Thanks, can't wait!
Hevy does not show a history of personal bests with the dates? That seems like a huge oversight...
I thought this was present in the exercise history, however if you are looking for a screen which shows just your PR's with dates, then yeah, I think in Hevy some digging is required.
@@AJFaithFitness I dug but didn't find any PRs. Still, I like the app better than Lyfta, Liftosaur, Strengthlog, or wger when it comes to setting up routines or the segmentation of the app itself. Fast N Fitness can be similarly intuitively setup but lacks the visual tuning to make it a better experience. But Hevy losing data after three months if you don't pay and not having PRs... I'm still looking for an alternative app that has a good selection of excersices, that lets me setup a practical amount of routines and doesn't lose history (ideally allowing to export/import data to keep it all as a offline backup) - that's either free or even part of FOSS.
Just to confirm, the data is not lost after 3 months, you just cannot see it (I think is how it works). So if you were to pay, the data would be visible at any point in time. However yes, it is off putting. My primary reason for not using free versions of premium apps is that developpers do a great job of reminding you what you are missing out on, and at the end you feel compelled to pay. Or you get an interface littered in adds, which is another pet peeve of mine. This applies to any subscription based app that offers both a free and premium tier.
@@AJFaithFitness Thanks for the head up. I thought I had replied to your previous reply but apparently I didn't. Anyways, I get the sentiment and also pay for certain apps in order to not have to see the apps if I use them a lot - but I don't see how a price in the range they (and others) are asking for can be justified generally but also with the budget I have. Yes there's a one time payment option as well but I had bad luck in the past where a dev simply shut down the app and then published it again with first a slightly different name and eventually the original name again, just so they could enforce a new payment method. Of course not all devs are the same but I've learnt my lesson and with how the app works it's a more or less one time development that's created to have a constant flow of income for them but I'm not paying that much for a piece of software that doesn't something I have to have to out of necessity. Sure, it's not as ridiculously much as the RP hypertrophy app but still, make it 20 bucks once and you still earn enough with a good product that keeps selling. Make money via numer of sales not subscriptions. Also, setup a "tip" option and there will be enough users still chipping some extra every now and then if they're happy.
But I know, that's just my point of view. Not to mention there's free foss apps that do the same even though in a much less polished way, which is the only reason why I'm looking for an alternative. (As I'm already mentioning it, it's called "Fast N Fitness", exercises have to be set up manually, naturally programs as well and it could use a huge UI overhaul. But there are no limitations regarding anything I think and, well, it's foss software.)
@@AJFaithFitness I stand corrected, Hevy DOES show personal records - it's just not obvious where. Found them by accident while looking for other exercises: I you go into one exercise directly, not just the routine but tapping into one exercise and scroll down a bit then there's "Personal Records" for "Heaviest Weight", "Best 1RM", "Best Set Volume" and "Best Session Volume". Not sure how far back these personal bests go with how the free version of the app only shows data of the past three months though (and I only have it for a few weeks - I think it would take a very long time to figure out). But at least some PR are actually there.
I was hoping for PRs per Muscle rather than exercise but I guess that for most people makes more sense than what I wanted. And if once does an extremely isolated exercise for just one muscle I guess that's a way to have a PR per muscle.
Hevy is more my style, looks cleaner and has more basic exercises
It's a solid choice and a great app!
@AJFaithFitness ya, I just think strong looks a bit bland and I don't like the diagrams, it doesn't show you what muscles each exercise works
That is a nice feature in Hevy! Hevy has put in a lot more work to releasing new features, while Strong has been far slower to release updates. With that said, Strong is apparently working on a new version (6.0), and I am curious what that will look like.
So I found a premium apk for Strong, so I guess Strong is is
Hope you enjoy the new app!
I remember i i use strong and i love it!
Cannot go wrong with this app!
I switched from Strong to Hevy just before the new year. Was a great 50% deal on. Cost me £11.99 for the year. (Yes, I'm from the UK). They also have the ability to group workouts together now into programmes. I sent an email to Hevy today asking for them to develop warm up sets too.
I thought Hevy had warmup sets already. If you tap on the set type you should be able to change it to warm up or drop sets. I also thought they had a built in warmup calculator, but I may be wrong. Let me know what Hevy responds with, as I am now curious 🙂