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The best workout tracker apps in 2026
Seven gym apps compared on what actually matters: what the free version really includes, the price of the paid plan, Apple Watch support and the type of lifter each one suits.
Updated October 15, 2026 · Written by the STARK team. We make STARK, so we say it upfront; competitor details come from their App Store listings and public pricing.
Short answer: for a free app with no ads and its core features free, STARK (iPhone). For a big social community, Hevy. For a minimalist log, Strong. To have every session generated for you, Fitbod, the most expensive.
Quick comparison
| App | Free version | Paid plan | Apple Watch | Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARK | Free, no ads; core features free | €2.99/mo, €29.99/yr (Premium) | Yes | No (iPhone only) |
| Hevy | Unlimited logging; 4 routines and 7 custom exercises | ≈ $2.99/mo, $23.99/yr | Yes | Yes |
| Strong | Unlimited logging; 3 routines | ≈ $4.99/mo, $29.99/yr | Yes | Yes |
| Fitbod | Trial only, no permanent free plan | ≈ $15.99/mo, $95.99/yr | Yes | Yes |
| Jefit | Free with ads | ≈ $12.99/mo, $69.99/yr (Elite) | With Elite | Yes |
| Epilog | Unlimited logging; 4 templates, 21-day history | €4.99/mo, €24.99/yr (launch price) | First version | Yes |
| SP Training | Free, no ads; optional PRO | Optional PRO | Not stated | Yes |
Prices observed in October 2026: French App Store for STARK and Epilog, US App Store for the others. They vary by country and change often; check the listing in your store before subscribing.
How we compared them
- The real free version: what you can do without paying, beyond the trial.
- Speed of logging: how many taps it takes to note a set between two efforts.
- Programs: whether you can follow a structured plan (PPL, full body, 5×5) or only log.
- Progress tracking: volume, records and estimated 1RM per exercise.
- Apple Watch and Apple Health.
Our picks, app by app
1. STARK
Best for: Logging your sets fast, with ready-made programs.
Built around the gym session itself: your last weights are right there, the rest timer is one tap away, and the weekly muscle review shows what still needs work. It ships with 1,394 exercises, 30+ programs (PPL, upper/lower, full body, 5×5…), estimated 1RM tracking, Apple Health sync and set logging from the Apple Watch. The trade-off: it is iPhone-only for now.
2. Hevy
Best for: Social features and a large community.
The most popular logger in most rankings, with a social feed where you follow friends and copy their workouts. The free plan caps routines and custom exercises and keeps a limited stats history; Hevy Pro removes the caps.
3. Strong
Best for: A minimalist, proven log.
A long-standing, no-frills tracker: templates, records, rest timer and an Apple Watch app. The free version saves unlimited workouts but only three routines; Strong PRO unlocks the rest.
4. Fitbod
Best for: Letting the app generate every workout.
Fitbod builds each session for you from your equipment, history and muscle recovery. Useful if you never want to plan, less so if you already follow a program. It is the most expensive option here.
5. Jefit
Best for: A huge exercise database and community plans.
One of the oldest apps, with over 1,400 exercises and many community-shared routines. The free version shows ads; Elite removes them and adds expert plans and advanced tracking.
6. Epilog
Best for: A French log with tempo and circuit tracking.
A recent French workout log: sets with weight, reps, tempo and rest, circuits, HIIT and AMRAP, muscle-group charts and body measurements. The free plan keeps only the last 21 days of history and four session templates. Full STARK vs Epilog comparison.
7. SP Training
Best for: A personalised program in French.
A French app that builds a program from your constraints and goals, with a training log, a timer and 250+ exercises with video.
Which one should you choose?
- You are starting out: pick an app with ready-made programs and exercise instructions, such as STARK or SP Training, rather than an empty log.
- You already have your routine: any fast logger works; STARK, Hevy and Strong are the quickest to fill in.
- You train with friends: Hevy has the largest social network; STARK also has a friends feed.
- You are on Android: Hevy, Strong, Fitbod or Jefit.
Try STARK for your next workout
Free, no ads, for iPhone and Apple Watch. Pick a program or log your own routine in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free workout app?
If you want a free app with no ads, STARK covers logging, programs and Apple Watch on iPhone without a subscription for the core features. Hevy and Strong have usable free plans but limit how many routines you can save; Jefit is free with ads.
Which workout app works best with Apple Watch?
STARK, Hevy, Strong and Fitbod all offer an Apple Watch app. STARK lets you log sets and follow rest timers from the watch.
Do I need an app to make progress at the gym?
No, but you need a log. Progress comes from adding a rep or a little weight over time, and that is hard to manage from memory. An app makes the comparison with your last session instant.
Is STARK available on Android?
Not yet. STARK is available on iPhone, with Apple Watch support.