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Best Workout Tracker Apps in 2026: 11 Gym Log Apps Compared
Eleven gym log apps ranked by use case: simplest logging, best free tier, best charts, best Apple Watch app, and best for following a program. Prices and free tiers checked September 2026.
Updated September 8, 2026 · Facts checked September 8, 2026
What this roundup covers
A workout tracker has one job: get the set into the log fast, then show you whether the number went up. They differ on what the free tier withholds, whether your history can leave when you do, and whether the app writes your program or stays out of the way. This roundup covers the eleven apps people shortlist in 2026, including our own Gript workout tracker, ranked on the same terms as the rest. Here is an honest look at all eleven, with facts taken from each app’s own help center and App Store listing.
The short answer
- Best overall
HevyUnlimited free logging, 26 programs, a social feed, every platform including web, and Pro at $23.99 a year. It lacks only a free trial and long charts without Pro.
- Simplest logging
StrongFourteen years of refinement on one screen and nothing else on it. Previous sets sit inline, the keyboard never gets in the way, and the Watch app runs a workout on its own.
- Best charts and progress tracking
Gript19 chart templates, a front and back body map, a balance radar, and free body measurements. 12 weeks of history free, the rest with Pro.
- Best if you want a program written for you
FitbodFitbod builds each session from your recovery, equipment, and goal, with 1,000+ exercise videos. No free tier after the trial, and awkward if you already have a program.
- Best for following a spreadsheet program
BoostcampnSuns, GZCLP, 5/3/1, Reddit PPL and 130+ coach programs built with their progressions, free. Gript can do the same for a program in no library by importing the text.
- Best for Apple Watch
SmartGymA standalone Watch app that generates a workout on the wrist, plus iPad and Mac apps. Apple named it Apple Watch App of the Year.
- Best free tierHevy
Unlimited logging, 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, a free plate calculator, 3 months of charts, and the Monthly Report, all without paying, on Android too.
How Hevy stands out
For one app on every device, Hevy provides:
- The biggest free tier. Unlimited logging, 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, a plate calculator, 3 months of charts, and the Monthly Report.
- Every platform. iOS, Android, Apple Watch, Wear OS, iPad, and web, plus 26 programs and community routines.
- The cheapest Pro here. $2.99 a month, $23.99 a year, or $74.99 lifetime, no free trial, and the feed cannot be removed.
How Strong stands out
For the fewest taps between sets, Strong provides:
- The least cluttered workout screen. Set types, RPE, supersets, auto rest timer, Live Activity, and previous sets inline.
- Standalone Watch app, free CSV export. Your history is never hostage to a subscription, though Strong imports nothing.
- Every chart is PRO. $4.99 a month, $29.99 a year, or $99.99 lifetime, with a free trial, for volume, estimated 1RM, and max weight.
How Gript stands out
For charts rather than a feed, on iPhone, Gript provides:
- 19 chart templates. Nine per exercise plus a training load heatmap, a muscle balance radar, and a body map; 12 weeks free, longer ranges Pro.
- Import from 13 apps. Hevy, Strong, Fitbod, JEFIT, StrengthLog, or a screenshot of any program, via exercise matching; body measurements and CSV export are free.
- iOS only, and no social. No Android yet (the waitlist is here), no web, no feed, and 6 programs to Hevy’s 26; $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year.
How Fitbod stands out
For being told what to do at the gym, Fitbod provides:
- A workout built for today. Each session is built from your recovery, equipment, and goal, with 1,000+ exercises on video.
- The largest audience here. 283,542 US ratings at 4.81 and an Apple Editor’s Choice award, on iOS, Watch, Mac, and Android.
- No free tier. $12.99 or $15.99 a month, $79.99 or $95.99 a year after the trial; it fights a fixed program. Gript imports Fitbod.
How JEFIT stands out
For the widest exercise library, JEFIT provides:
- 1,400+ exercises with HD video. The largest library here, with 12 million claimed users and shared community routines.
- Analytics and an Adaptive Plan. Volume, weekly sets per muscle, a muscle map, a recovery chart, and a weekly-adjusting AI program, mostly Elite.
- The busiest workout screen. More controls than any other logger here; Elite is $12.99 a month or $69.99 a year. Gript imports JEFIT.
How MacroFactor Workouts stands out
For advanced lifters paying from day one, MacroFactor Workouts provides:
- The deepest set logging. RIR, partial reps, myoreps, different left and right weights, and a plate calculator built around your plates.
- Auto-progressing programs. Jeff Nippard’s routines or your own, progressed day to day, by the Stronger By Science team.
- No free tier, no Watch app. A 7-day trial, then $11.99 a month, $47.99 a half year, or $71.99 a year, separate from MacroFactor nutrition.
How Alpha Progression stands out
For the next weight handed to you, Alpha Progression provides:
- A recommendation before every set. Weight and reps from your previous workouts and today’s fatigue, plus a plan generator (Pro).
- A generous free tier. Unlimited logging with no account, all 795 exercise videos, your own plans, records, and CSV export.
- Charts are Pro; iPhone only. No Apple Watch or iPad app; $12.99 a month or $79.99 a year, with a 14-day trial on yearly.
How Boostcamp stands out
For a named spreadsheet program, pre-built, Boostcamp provides:
- 11,000+ programs, free. nSuns 5/3/1, GZCLP, Greyskull LP, Reddit PPL, and 130+ coach programs by Eric Helms, Greg Nuckols, and Cody Lefever, progressions included.
- A complete tracker. RPE, RIR, e1RM, auto-progression, plate calculator, Live Activities, offline, and an AI coach for multi-week plans.
- No Apple Watch app. Analytics are thin without Pro, listed at $11.99 to $79.99 by offer.
How Caliber stands out
For accountability from a person, Caliber provides:
- A free tracker with 800+ exercises. Unlimited logging, tutorial video, Apple Health sync, and Workout Circles, group chats that share your PRs automatically.
- Coaching on top. Caliber Plus adds 120+ plans, a Strength Score, and Strength Balance at $12 a month or $72 a year; Premium Coaching adds a human trainer, priced separately.
- Basics gated behind Plus. Custom exercises, supersets, and progress photos cost extra; no Apple Watch or iPad app.
How SmartGym stands out
For leaving the phone in the locker, SmartGym provides:
- A standalone Apple Watch app. It tracks heart rate and rings, starts with Siri, and generates a workout on the wrist.
- iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The Smart Trainer builds sessions from your equipment, muscles, and time, or offers 130+ pre-made workouts.
- The tightest free tier. 2 routines, 3 workouts, and 2 measurements; Premium+ is $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year. No Android, no import.
How Liftoff stands out
For a streak and a leaderboard, Liftoff provides:
- A ranked game. Each posted exercise earns a rank from your 1RM and body weight, feeding Lift Points, seasons, and quests.
- A real tracker underneath. Warm-up and drop sets, rest timers, previous sets inline, and custom exercises; 94,152 US ratings at 4.83 in three years.
- The game is the product. A streak breaks after three days without a post; no Apple Watch app, export and import undocumented, and Pro runs $3.99 to $79.99.
Common questions
Which workout app has the best free tier?
Hevy: unlimited logging, 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, a plate calculator, 3 months of charts, and the Monthly Report. Strong, Gript, Boostcamp, Caliber, Alpha Progression, and StrengthLog also log unlimited workouts free. Fitbod and MacroFactor Workouts have only a trial; SmartGym caps free at 2 routines and 3 workouts.
Can I import my history from Strong or Hevy into another app?
Hevy imports a Strong CSV. Strong does not import from other apps. Gript imports both, plus Fitbod, JEFIT, StrengthLog, and eight more formats, and matches exercise names before saving. Export from Hevy and Strong is free. See importing from Hevy and importing from Strong.
Which workout tracker apps have an Apple Watch app?
Hevy, Strong, Gript, Fitbod, JEFIT, SmartGym, and StrengthLog. SmartGym and Strong run a workout standalone on the Watch; Gript, Hevy, and StrengthLog are iPhone companions. MacroFactor Workouts, Alpha Progression, Boostcamp, Caliber, and Liftoff have no Watch app as of September 2026.
Which workout tracker is best on Android?
Hevy: Android, Wear OS, and the web, with the same free tier as iOS. Strong, Fitbod, JEFIT, MacroFactor Workouts, Alpha Progression, Boostcamp, Caliber, Liftoff, and StrengthLog are also on Android. Gript is not on Android yet; there is a waitlist and it is in development.
Final verdict: which one should you choose?
Ranking is by use case, not a single score. Hevy is the safe default, Strong the quietest, Fitbod writes the plan, and Gript shows you the most about your training. Export a CSV monthly, and if you are moving, see switching from Hevy or switching from Strong.
Download Gript free and bring your history with you. If it does not earn its place, your data exports in one tap.
I have tried pretty much every workout tracker out there — Hevy, Strong and many others — and Gript has quickly become my favorite. The UI and overall design are easily the best on the market.
Side by side
| Feature | Hevy | Strong | Gript | Fitbod | JEFIT | MacroFactor Workouts | Alpha Progression | Boostcamp | Caliber | SmartGym | Liftoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress and charts | |||||||||||
| Chart history on the free tier | 3 months | None (exercise charts are Pro) | 12 weeks | None (subscription only) | Full | None (no free tier) | None (charts are Pro) | Full | Full | All time | Not verified |
| Your data | |||||||||||
| Import from other apps | Strong CSV | No | 13 apps | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Not verified |
| CSV export | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Logging | |||||||||||
| Unlimited free logging | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Not verified |
| Programs and coaching | |||||||||||
| Progression suggestions | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Not verified |
| Workout generator | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Not verified |
| Social | |||||||||||
| Feed, friends, leaderboards | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Platforms | |||||||||||
| Apple Watch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Coming soon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Price | |||||||||||
| Yearly | $23.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $95.99 | $69.99 | $71.99 | $79.99 | $59.99 | $72.00 | $59.99 | $79.99 |
| Free trial | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not verified | Yes | Yes |
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Official links
- HevyWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play
- StrongWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play
- FitbodWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play
- JEFITWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play
- MacroFactor WorkoutsWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play
- Alpha ProgressionWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play
- BoostcampWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play
- CaliberWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play
- SmartGymWebsiteApp Store
- LiftoffWebsiteApp StoreGoogle Play