Comparison
WLog vs Strong, Hevy, Fitbod and JEFIT
What does WLog do better than Strong, Hevy, Fitbod and JEFIT?
- No cap on what you log or build, free. Unlimited workouts, routines and custom exercises. Strong's free plan allows 3 routines; Hevy's allows 4 routines and 7 custom exercises; Fitbod has no free plan. WLog's free limit is on reading back: history and charts older than the last two weeks need PRO.
- The weight goes up for you, free. Give each exercise an increment, for example +5 lb on squats. When every set hits its target reps, WLog raises the weight for next session; after three failed sessions in a row, it takes 10% off that lift. Hevy, Fitbod and JEFIT charge for their progression features, and we could not find one in Strong. How it works.
- Free Apple Watch and Wear OS apps that work without the phone. Pick a routine, log sets, change weight and reps with a swipe or the crown, run the rest timer and see heart rate from your wrist. Once your routines have synced, the watch runs the whole session without the phone nearby. Fitbod needs the iPhone to start and save an Apple Watch workout; JEFIT lists its Apple Watch app under Elite. What the watch apps do.
- Log a set without opening the app. On iPhone the current set and rest timer sit on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with a button that logs the next set (iOS 17 or later); on Android the same button is in a live workout notification. Both are free.
- One tap per set. Every row of the set table is pre-filled from your plan, your progression target or your last session, with last session's weight and reps beside it. Tap the check mark and the set is logged.
- Calories and protein next to your lifts, free. The Nutrition tab sets calorie and protein targets from your body weight and goal, higher on training days, with barcode scanning. We could not find food logging in the other four. How it works.
- Share it, ask AI for it, get coached on it. Share a program as a story card with a QR code, have ChatGPT or Claude build one that opens in WLog, and let your coach follow your training on a web panel that is free for coaches. WLog in ChatGPT and Claude.
- Programs from a photo, PDF or CSV. Snap a printed plan or drop in a screenshot, PDF, CSV export or pasted text and WLog builds the routine for you to edit. We could not find photo or PDF import in the other four apps. How AI import works.
- 1,000+ exercises, each with a video demo bundled in the app, so they play offline.
- Strength levels, PR tracking and a muscle map, free. Each lift gets a level from Beginner to Elite, scaled to your body weight and age.
- Progress photos that stay on your phone. Front, side and back photos with a side-by-side compare are stored on the device only and can be locked with Face ID or your screen lock.
- No ads, no account, 30+ languages. Start logging the moment you open the app.
How do WLog, Strong, Hevy, Fitbod and JEFIT compare?
| WLog | Strong | Hevy | Fitbod | JEFIT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Unlimited workouts, routines and custom exercises; automatic progression; Apple Watch and Wear OS apps; lock-screen logging; history and charts for the last two weeks (older needs PRO) | Unlimited workouts; 3 routines (templates) | Unlimited workouts; 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, 30-day / 3-month stats history | None: 7-day trial, then logging needs a subscription | Basic: free and custom routines, 1,400+ exercises, logging and history, community |
| Routines on the free plan | Unlimited | 3 | 4 | No free plan | Included (limit not listed) |
| Custom exercises on the free plan | Unlimited | Not listed | 7 | No free plan | Not listed |
| Automatic weight progression | Yes, free: per-exercise increments and automatic deloads | Not listed | Pro: Hevy Trainer suggestions (algorithmic) | Yes: AI-generated workouts every session | Elite: AI load progression |
| Program import from photo or PDF | Yes: photo, screenshot, PDF, CSV or pasted text | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calorie and macro tracking | Yes, free: barcode scan, protein targets | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Share a program by link | Yes: link or story card with QR | Share sheet | Yes, by link | Yes, by link | Not listed |
| ChatGPT / Claude connector | Yes: builds programs in ChatGPT and Claude | Not listed | Yes: ChatGPT and Claude | Not listed | Not listed |
| Coach platform | Yes, free for coaches | Not listed | Hevy Coach, from $25/mo | Not listed | Coach Mode, temporarily unavailable |
| Apple Watch app | Yes, free; runs a session without the iPhone nearby | Yes; logs with or without iPhone | Yes, free; saves when it reconnects to iPhone | Yes; starting and saving need the iPhone | Elite only |
| Ads on the free plan | No | No | No | No free plan | — |
| Price (US) | $4.99/mo or $24.99/yr (7-day trial on yearly) | $4.99/mo, $29.99/yr or $99.99 lifetime | $2.99/mo, $23.99/yr or $74.99 lifetime | $15.99/mo or $95.99/yr | $12.99/mo or $69.99/yr (Elite) |
| Wear OS app | Yes, free; runs a session without the phone nearby | Yes | Yes, free | Yes; workouts save on the phone | Yes |
| Web app | No | No | Yes | Onboarding and account only | — |
| Plate calculator | Total free; plate picture PRO | PRO | Yes | Yes | — |
| RPE / RIR | RPE and RIR | RPE | RPE | RIR (instead of RPE) | — |
| CSV export | No | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| CSV import | Routines from a CSV export; no history import | No | Strong CSV files (English) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Social feed | No | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Store ratings | 4.7★ App Store Türkiye · 4.8★ Google Play Türkiye | iOS 4.86 (108,521) · Android 4.3 (42,721) | iOS 4.92 (94,421) · Android 4.88 (270,237) | iOS 4.81 (285,697) · Android 4.46 (31,316) | iOS 4.76 (46,892) · Android 4.42 (89,835) |
Which workout tracker should you pick?
Choose WLog if…
- You run your own routine or a known program and want the next weight worked out after every session.
- You want unlimited routines and custom exercises without paying.
- You want a free Apple Watch or Wear OS app that can run a session without your phone.
- You want to log sets from the lock screen without opening the app.
- You want to track calories and protein in the same app as your workouts.
- You want to turn a photo, PDF, screenshot or CSV export of a program into a routine.
Choose Strong if…
- You prefer to choose every weight yourself.
- You want CSV export or a lifetime plan.
Choose Hevy if…
- You want a social feed.
- You want to log in a web browser.
Choose Fitbod if…
- You want every workout generated for you and are fine paying $15.99/month or $95.99/year for it.
Choose JEFIT if…
- You want a 1,400+ exercise library and a community with groups and messages, and are fine paying for Elite.
Where are the other apps ahead of WLog?
- Data export and history import: Strong and Hevy export CSV, and Hevy imports Strong files. WLog has no data export, and its CSV import rebuilds routines, not past workouts.
- A web app: Hevy runs in a web browser. WLog runs on iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and Wear OS, with no web app.
- Larger rating bases: each has tens of thousands of US ratings. WLog's ratings come mostly from Türkiye.
- A longer free history window: Hevy's free plan keeps 30-day or 3-month stats history. WLog's free plan shows history and charts for the last two weeks; older sessions are kept and open with PRO.
- Lower prices: Strong ($29.99/year) and Hevy ($23.99/year) cost less than WLog PRO ($4.99/mo or $24.99/yr), and both sell lifetime access. WLog costs less than JEFIT Elite and Fitbod.
Where are the detailed comparisons?
- WLog vs Strong Unlimited free routines and automatic progression vs a 3-routine free plan.
- WLog vs Hevy Unlimited free routines and free progression vs 4 routines and 7 custom exercises.
- WLog vs Fitbod Run your own program free vs AI-generated workouts with no free plan.
- WLog vs JEFIT Free progression and watch app vs both behind Elite.
- Best workout tracker apps in 2026 The best pick for each use case, with prices and one con each.
Who makes WLog?
WLog is made by an independent developer who ships from user feedback. In 2022, App Store reviewers asked for Apple Watch and Apple Health support; both have shipped, and the Apple Watch and Wear OS apps are free.
WLog has 10,000+ downloads across the App Store and Google Play. WLog is rated 4.7★ on the App Store and 4.8★ on Google Play in Türkiye, where most of its users are.
Frequently asked questions
Which workout tracker has the best free plan?
WLog's free plan has no limit on routines or custom exercises and includes automatic weight progression, deloads and the Apple Watch and Wear OS apps, with no ads. Hevy's free plan caps routines at 4 and custom exercises at 7, Strong's caps routines at 3, and Fitbod has no free plan. What WLog's free plan limits is how far back you can read: history and charts older than the last two weeks need PRO.
Which workout app increases the weight automatically?
WLog does it on the free plan: set an increment per exercise and the weight goes up after you hit your reps, with automatic deloads when a lift stalls. Fitbod generates each workout with AI (paid), Hevy Trainer gives suggestions on Hevy Pro, and JEFIT has AI load progression on Elite. We could not find automatic progression on Strong's App Store page or help center.
Can I move my workout history from Strong or Hevy to WLog?
Your routines, yes: export your workouts from Strong or Hevy as a CSV file and drop it into AI import, and WLog rebuilds your routines from it. A screenshot or pasted text works too. Past workout history does not transfer: the import builds routines, not past sessions.
Which of these apps has a free Apple Watch app?
WLog and Hevy both have free Apple Watch apps. WLog's runs a whole session without the iPhone nearby once your routines have synced; Hevy's saves the workout when the watch reconnects to the iPhone. Strong's watch app logs with or without the iPhone. Fitbod needs the iPhone to start and save a workout, and JEFIT lists its watch app under Elite.
Which of these apps has a Wear OS app?
All five. WLog's and Hevy's are free, and WLog's runs a whole session without the phone nearby once your routines have synced. Strong and JEFIT list Wear OS apps, and Fitbod's saves workouts on the phone.
Are these prices the same in every country?
No. The table shows US list prices from each app's App Store page or help center on September 26, 2026. Prices differ by country, and stores may show offers or older plans to some users.
Try WLog free
Unlimited routines, automatic weight increases and the Apple Watch and Wear OS apps, free. No ads, no account needed.