Comparison · Updated July 2026
FitForge vs Hevy: which workout app should you use in 2026?
Hevy is one of the best workout trackers, especially for strength training. FitForge is broader — workout + meal in one. Honest comparison below.
Quick verdict
Pick Hevy if you want the best strength-training workout tracker with routines, progress charts, and a clean interface. It's the closest thing to Strong that isn't Strong. Pick FitForge if you want a workout app that also gives you the program itself AND a 7-day meal plan matched to what you're training.
Side-by-side feature comparison
| Feature | FitForge | Hevy |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in program | ✅ 7-day program, 3 levels | ❌ No programs, routines only |
| Exercise library | 30+ exercises with cues | ✅ 300+ exercises, videos |
| Set/rep/weight logging | ✅ Yes | ✅ Polished, with plates calculator |
| Routines | ✅ Pro: unlimited | ✅ Unlimited on free |
| Rest timer | ❌ Not yet | ✅ Yes, configurable |
| Progress charts | ⚠️ Basic (workout count, streak) | ✅ 1RM, volume, body part breakdowns |
| 7-day meal plan | ✅ Aligned to training day | ❌ No meals |
| Macro tracking | ✅ Per-day targets | ❌ No nutrition |
| Progress photos | ✅ Private cloud storage | ⚠️ Local only on free |
| Body measurements | ✅ Multiple metrics | ✅ Multiple metrics |
| Streak tracking | ✅ Yes, with monthly freeze | ❌ No streak gamification |
| Friends + leaderboard | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Friends feed only |
| Web app (any device) | ✅ PWA, works in any browser | ❌ iOS/Android only |
| Apple Watch | ❌ Web only | ✅ Yes |
Where FitForge wins
- Built-in program. Hevy gives you a routine builder. FitForge gives you the actual program — 7 days, structured, beginner/intermediate/advanced, just open and train.
- Meals matched to training. Same as the Strong comparison: FitForge is the only one of the three with a meal plan that knows what day you're training.
- Streaks + friends. Hevy has no streak gamification. FitForge does, with a monthly freeze so you don't lose a 30-day streak from one missed day.
- Web app. Hevy is iOS/Android only. FitForge works in any browser.
Where Hevy wins
- Workout tracking polish. Hevy's exercise library is 10x larger (300+ vs 30+), the set/rep logging has a plate calculator, and the rest timer is configurable. For pure strength training, Hevy is the better tool.
- Progress charts. 1RM over time, volume by muscle group, PRs auto-detected. FitForge has nothing close to this yet.
- Apple Watch. Native watchOS app. FitForge is web-only.
- Free tier. Hevy's free tier is more generous than Strong's. FitForge and Hevy free are similar in scope.
Who should switch?
If you're using Hevy for workouts + a separate app for meal tracking + a separate app for streaks, FitForge is worth a week. The workout tracking is less deep than Hevy's, but if you want everything in one place, the consolidation is real.
Pricing comparison
- FitForge Free: Full tracking, 7-day meal plan, friends, photos, streaks.
- FitForge Pro: $9.99/month or $79/year. Unlimited saved routines + analytics.
- Hevy Free: 3 routines, basic tracking, no photos on cloud.
- Hevy Pro: $9.99/month or $34.99/year. Unlimited routines, photos, advanced charts.
This comparison is maintained by the FitForge team. We try to keep it accurate. Last reviewed July 2026.
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