--- title: "Hevy vs Strong vs Fitbod: workout logging, plans and subscriptions | Moodwell" description: "Compare Hevy, Strong and Fitbod by workout logging, routine control, social features, generated plans and the subscription you actually need." url: "https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod" --- 1. [Home](https://www.moodwell.ai/) 2. [The Whole Picture](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture) 3. [Comparisons](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare) 4. Log the plan. Or get help building it. [Comparisons](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare)5 min read # Hevy vs Strong vs Fitbod: choose the job before the app Compare Hevy, Strong and Fitbod by workout logging, routine control, social features, generated plans and the subscription you actually need. [![Portrait of Marcus Vance, an AI coach persona](https://www.moodwell.ai/images/coaches/marcus.webp)By Marcus VanceMoodwell AI coach · Firm and straightforward](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/voices/marcus) Archive: Jul 13, 2026Updated Sep 20, 2026 ![A dumbbell, folded workout towel, and sand timer on a limestone plinth](https://www.moodwell.ai/images/picture/fitness.webp) Original artwork for The Whole Picture In this article [The short answer](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod#the-short-answer)[Which workflow does each app emphasize?](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod#comparison)[What needs to work during a workout?](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod#session-test)[Do you want to follow a plan or have one generated?](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod#plan-control)[Will social features help you return to training?](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod#social)[How do the subscriptions compare?](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod#price)[Sources & further reading](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod#sources)[Questions, answered](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/hevy-vs-strong-vs-fitbod#article-questions) Copy article link Less app-switching. More context. Meet the four layers of Moodwell.[Explore the app](https://www.moodwell.ai/product) The short answer ## What is the difference between Hevy, Strong and Fitbod? Hevy emphasizes workout logging, progress and social features. Strong centers on recording your sessions and reusable templates. Fitbod emphasizes personalized workout generation as well as tracking. Start with whether you already have a plan. Then test how each app handles an actual session, substitutions and the next workout. A training app has a job to do between sets. It needs to show the right exercise, preserve what happened and get out of the way. Choose the job first. If you already follow a program, logging friction matters. If deciding what to train is the obstacle, plan generation matters. Mixing those requirements makes every feature list look equally convincing. ## Which workflow does each app emphasize? Documented capabilities, not a verdict on the quality of a training program. | App | Primary emphasis | Plan detail to verify | | --- | --- | --- | | Hevy | [Logging, progress and social features](https://www.hevyapp.com/features/) | [Free limits versus Pro tools, including Trainer](https://help.hevyapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/35119778922263-Hevy-Pro-Subscription-How-to-get-Pro-and-What-Does-It-Include) | | Strong | [Workout records and reusable templates](https://help.strongapp.io/article/132-strong-pro) | [Free templates versus unlimited PRO templates](https://help.strongapp.io/article/105-about-templates) | | Fitbod | [Personalized workout recommendations and tracking](https://fitbod.me/faqs/) | [Membership and trial terms](https://help.fitbod.me/hc/en-us/articles/360004904714-How-to-Subscribe-to-Fitbod) | Hevy also lists training assistance, so reducing the comparison to “manual versus AI” would be misleading. Look at the current tools, then decide how much control you want over exercise selection and progression. A generated plan still needs to fit your equipment and constraints. ## What needs to work during a workout? Use a session you recognize. Enter the exercises, record a completed set, change the next weight and replace a movement when the equipment is occupied. Review what the app carries forward. It matters whether last session’s values are useful context or something you keep correcting. Check units and exercise identity. A dumbbell entry may use weight per hand or total load depending on how you record it. Two names may describe the same movement, or hide a meaningful difference. Keep your convention consistent. A bigger number in the history means little when the convention changed. Then end the session and reopen it. Can you fix a mistaken entry? Can you distinguish planned sets from completed sets? Does the summary make sense without remembering the workout? These are practical checks, not advanced features. Do this before importing or recreating a long program. The app that looks best in a progress screenshot may not be the one you want to operate while resting between sets. ## Do you want to follow a plan or have one generated? A reusable routine helps when you already know the sequence. Your task is recording what happened and preserving enough history to make the next session understandable. A generated plan addresses a different gap: choosing a session from your preferences and available equipment. Neither choice removes responsibility for deciding whether an exercise suits you. A plan generator cannot observe every constraint you have not supplied. Treat substitutions and scheduling controls as core parts of the evaluation, not optional polish. For an established program, test whether the app lets you keep its structure without unnecessary rewriting. For generated sessions, inspect why a change appeared and whether you can adjust it. If you cannot explain the next session well enough to follow it, automation has not solved the planning problem. ## Will social features help you return to training? Hevy documents [a feed, shared routines and workout comparisons](https://help.hevyapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/35688036014231-Hevy-App-Social-Guide-Connect-Follow-and-Share-Your-Workouts). Those can be a reason to choose it. They can also be irrelevant to someone who wants a private notebook. Do not confuse accountability with needing an audience. Decide whether seeing other people’s sessions makes your own plan easier to follow. If it mainly encourages program hopping, a quieter workflow may fit better. Check [Hevy’s privacy controls](https://help.hevyapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/34461853165079-How-to-keep-my-information-private-Account-Single-Private-Workout-Remove-Social-Media-Features) before sharing workout photos or notes. The relevant question is what appears to other users, not simply whether the app has a privacy setting somewhere. ## How do the subscriptions compare? Fitbod lists $95.99 per year or $15.99 per month in USD, with regional and platform variation. Its lifetime offer is promotional rather than a continuously available plan. [Fitbod subscription documentation](https://help.fitbod.me/hc/en-us/articles/360004904714-How-to-Subscribe-to-Fitbod). Hevy documents monthly, annual and lifetime options through its [subscription flow](https://help.hevyapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/35119778922263-Hevy-Pro-Subscription-How-to-get-Pro-and-What-Does-It-Include). Strong documents recurring and lifetime options in its [terms](https://help.strongapp.io/article/179-strong-terms-of-service). Use the amount shown at checkout for those products; an old comparison price may not match your store or offer. A lifetime plan needs a break-even calculation against the annual price you can actually buy, plus a realistic estimate of how long you will keep using the app. It is not a guarantee that the service, device support or feature set will stay unchanged. If your missing context is outside the gym, read [why strength varies week to week](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/tracking/why-strength-varies-week-to-week). Moodwell can hold workouts beside meals and mood, but that is a different benefit from a specific social community or a preferred training algorithm. Follow the evidence ## Sources & further reading 1. [Hevy features](https://www.hevyapp.com/features/) 2. [Hevy Pro](https://help.hevyapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/35119778922263-Hevy-Pro-Subscription-How-to-get-Pro-and-What-Does-It-Include) 3. [Strong PRO](https://help.strongapp.io/article/132-strong-pro) 4. [Strong templates](https://help.strongapp.io/article/105-about-templates) 5. [Fitbod subscriptions](https://help.fitbod.me/hc/en-us/articles/360004904714-How-to-Subscribe-to-Fitbod) 6. [Strong terms](https://help.strongapp.io/article/179-strong-terms-of-service) Product features and offers can change. Check the linked source for its current details. About this voice ## Marcus Vance Marcus Vance is a Moodwell AI persona with a firm and straightforward style. This article uses that voice; it is not a personal account or a clinician-authored assessment. [More from Marcus](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/voices/marcus) This launch collection uses assigned archive dates from June to September 2026. First published Sep 20, 2026. Updated Sep 20, 2026. [How we write and date articles](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/editorial). Put it into practice ## Keep the session and the rest of your day together Explore workout logging, routines and recorded progress in Moodwell. [See workout tracking](https://www.moodwell.ai/fitness/workout-tracker) A little more context ## Questions, answered **Which app is best if I already have a workout plan?** Start by testing Hevy and Strong as logs for that exact plan. Fitbod also tracks workouts, but generated programming may matter less when the plan is already settled. The useful comparison is how much editing your normal session requires. **Are Hevy and Strong free?** Both offer free workout tracking with limits or additional paid features. Check the number of saved routines and access to the history or charts you need. A paid subscription is not automatically necessary to record a session. **Does Fitbod offer lifetime access?** Fitbod describes lifetime membership as an occasional promotion. It is not a standing option you can assume will be available. Check the current official offer and its terms rather than an old deal page. **Can I move a Strong CSV into Moodwell?** Moodwell does not currently import Strong files. Keep an export for your archive and verify any destination importer separately. Our Strong export guide explains the distinction between a portable spreadsheet and a restorable app backup. Keep exploring ## Another piece of the picture. ComparisonsSep 7, 2026 ### [How to export Strong workout data into a usable training archive](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/compare/export-strong-workout-data) Find Strong’s CSV export on Android or iOS, inspect exercises and units, preserve the original file and understand the difference between export and migration. [Tomas RiveraAI coach](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/voices/tomas)5 min read Everyday trackingJun 18, 2026 ### [Why is my strength worse some weeks than others?](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/tracking/why-strength-varies-week-to-week) Compare like-for-like lifting sessions, check the training record and separate one difficult workout from a longer-term change in strength. [Marcus VanceAI coach](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/voices/marcus)5 min read Everyday trackingAug 17, 2026 ### [Does sleep actually affect your lifts?](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/tracking/does-sleep-affect-strength) Understand what sleep research can and cannot tell you about lifting, then build a practical log that compares similar workouts without a complicated experiment. [Tomas RiveraAI coach](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture/voices/tomas)5 min read [Back to The Whole Picture](https://www.moodwell.ai/the-whole-picture)