Comparison · Updated August 2026
FitForge vs StrengthLog: which workout app should you use in 2026?
StrengthLog is one of the most polished workout trackers on iOS and Android, with a clean interface and a generous free tier. FitForge is broader — workout + meal in one, with a built-in program. Honest comparison below.
Quick verdict
Pick StrengthLog if you want a polished, well-designed workout tracker that works on iPhone and Android with a generous free tier. It's the closest "free Hevy replacement" on either platform. 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, with a web app that works on any device.
Side-by-side feature comparison
| Feature | FitForge | StrengthLog |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in program | ✅ 7-day program, 3 levels | ❌ No programs — tracker only |
| Exercise library | 30+ exercises with cues | ✅ Large library, no videos |
| Set/rep/weight logging | ✅ Yes | ✅ Polished, with plates calculator |
| Rest timer | ❌ Not yet | ✅ Built-in |
| Progress charts | ⚠️ Basic (workout count, streak) | ✅ Volume, PRs, body part breakdowns |
| 7-day meal plan | ✅ Aligned to training day | ❌ No meals |
| Macro tracking | ✅ Per-day targets, rotates by training day | ❌ No nutrition |
| Progress photos | ✅ Private cloud storage | ⚠️ Limited on free |
| Body measurements | ✅ Multiple metrics | ✅ Multiple metrics |
| Streak tracking | ✅ Yes, with monthly freeze | ❌ No streak gamification |
| Friends + leaderboard | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Limited social features |
| Web app (any device) | ✅ PWA, works in any browser | ❌ iOS/Android only |
| Apple Watch / Wear OS | ✅ Glanceable workout view (browser-based) | ✅ Yes |
| Cost | Free forever · Pro $9.99/mo or $79/yr (analytics) | Free with most features; Premium adds advanced analytics |
Where FitForge wins
- Built-in program. StrengthLog gives you a tracker; you bring your own program. FitForge gives you the actual program — 7 days, structured, beginner/intermediate/advanced, just open and train.
- Meals matched to training. FitForge is the only one of the two with a meal plan that knows what day you're training — carbs up on heavy lift days, down on rest days.
- Web app, any device. StrengthLog is iOS/Android only. FitForge works in any browser, including the watch view for Apple Watch and Wear OS.
- Streaks + friends. StrengthLog has no streak gamification. FitForge does, with a monthly freeze so you don't lose a 30-day streak from one missed day.
Where StrengthLog wins
- Polished logging experience. StrengthLog's interface is widely regarded as one of the cleanest workout trackers on mobile. Set/rep/weight logging is fast and low-friction.
- Progress charts. Volume by muscle group, lift history, 1RM over time, and PR detection. FitForge has nothing close to this yet.
- Track record. StrengthLog has been around for years and has a substantial user base on both iOS and Android.
Who should switch?
If your entire workout-tracking need is set/rep/weight on mobile and the polished logging experience is the reason you use StrengthLog, stay — StrengthLog does that better than anyone.
If you're using StrengthLog for workouts + a separate app for meal tracking + a separate app for streaks, FitForge is worth a week. The logging is less polished than StrengthLog, but if you want everything in one place, the consolidation is real.
Pricing comparison
- FitForge Free: Full tracking, 7-day program, 7-day meal plan, friends, photos, streaks.
- FitForge Pro: $9.99/month or $79/year. Unlimited saved routines + analytics.
- StrengthLog Free: Most logging features, large exercise library.
- StrengthLog Premium: Advanced analytics, training notes, additional features.
This comparison is maintained by the FitForge team. We try to keep it accurate. Last reviewed August 2026.
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