Fitbod vs Hevy: Generated Workouts or Social Tracking?
Fitbod and Hevy solve different problems. Fitbod decides what you train: its algorithm generates each workout based on recovery and available equipment. Hevy assumes you know what to train and gives you the best possible logbook plus a large social community. Which one fits depends on where you need help.
Gepubliceerd: 2026-07-23
In één oogopslag
| Fitbod | Hevy | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS & Android | iOS, Android, Apple Watch, Wear OS, web |
| Pricing model | Subscription-based (no permanent free tier advertised) | Freemium: free tier with a paid Hevy Pro subscription |
| Workout generation | Yes — 'science-backed, proprietary algorithm' generating workouts that update dynamically based on performance, recovery and available equipment (their wording) | No workout generation — you build or copy routines yourself |
| Tracking | Workout logging with form guidance and expert demonstrations | Workout logging with warmup/drop/failure set types, rest timers, exercise notes |
| Analytics | Performance metrics over time; recovery status per muscle group | Exercise charts, personal records, one-rep max calculations |
| AI features | Algorithmic recommendations; no chat coach listed | No AI coach on the consumer app (Hevy Coach is a separate platform for personal trainers) |
| Social | No social feed listed | Follow athletes, like/comment on workouts, share routines |
| Programs & routines | Generated workouts rather than a program library | Routine planner; routines shared by the community |
| Their own numbers | 15M+ downloads, 120M+ workouts logged, 4.8★ (250k+ reviews), Apple Editor's Choice — per fitbod.me, July 2026 | 15+ million athletes; 4.9★ App Store (305k+ ratings) and Google Play (242k+ ratings) — per hevyapp.com, July 2026 |
Competitor information is based on the vendors' own public websites, last checked July 2026. Spotted something outdated? Let us know via the contact page and we'll correct it.
The core difference: who writes the plan
Fitbod's pitch is its proprietary algorithm: it composes workouts dynamically, weighing which muscles are recovered and what equipment you have. You open the app and a session is waiting.
Hevy starts from the opposite end: you bring or build the routine, and Hevy makes executing and analyzing it exceptionally smooth — with a social feed on top. Fitbod has no comparable community; Hevy has no comparable generation.
Consistency versus variation
Because Fitbod re-composes workouts dynamically, sessions can vary considerably — good for variety, harder if you want to build strength on the same lifts week after week. With Hevy, consistency is entirely up to you and your routine.
Pricing models differ too: Hevy has a free tier with an optional Pro upgrade, while Fitbod advertises no permanent free tier — it is subscription-based.
De conclusie
Pick Fitbod if you want to outsource programming completely and enjoy varied sessions. Pick Hevy if you have a program you believe in and want top-tier logging with a community. If you want a generated plan that stays consistent enough to measure strength progress on, that is a third category.
Gebouwd voor vooruitgang
A third option: GrabGains
Both apps above assume you already know what to train. GrabGains starts one step earlier: it generates a personalized program from your goal, experience, equipment and schedule — and then tracks it with a logbook detailed enough to satisfy Hevy users. On top of that sits an AI coach that reviews your weeks and answers questions about your own training.
- Personalized program generator (goal, equipment, split, session length)
- Full tracking: sets, time, distance and loaded carries, rest timer with iOS Live Activities
- Progress charts, muscle heatmap, estimated 1RM and PR detection
- AI coach chat plus automatic weekly and monthly training reviews
- Social feed, leaderboards, badges and streaks
Veelgestelde vragen
Does Hevy generate workouts like Fitbod?
No. Hevy is a tracker and routine builder — you create or copy routines yourself. Fitbod generates each workout algorithmically based on your recovery and equipment.
Is Fitbod free?
Fitbod is subscription-based and does not advertise a permanent free tier on its website. Hevy offers a free tier with a paid Pro upgrade. Check the app stores for current pricing.
Which app keeps workouts more consistent week to week?
Hevy — because you define the routine, it only changes when you change it. Fitbod re-composes sessions dynamically. GrabGains sits in between: it generates the plan but keeps it deterministic, so the same profile produces a consistent weekly structure you can progress on.