TotalBodyIQ, Hevy, Strong and Fitbod all help you train with a phone in the gym, but they are built for different jobs and charge for different things: logging, routines and community, or adaptive planning. TotalBodyIQ puts strength and GPS cardio in one app for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with body maps, muscle balance and readiness free for the long term, and optional Pro for Smart planning, Generator options and saved workouts. Hevy and Strong are established loggers with ongoing free plans and paid upgrades, each with different limits. Fitbod centres on adaptive workouts: a seven-day trial, then a subscription to keep logging new workouts. Choose by the job you need every week.
Snapshot: who each app is for
- TotalBodyIQ: iPhone lifters (and hybrid athletes) who want free maps, balance and readiness, with optional load-driven Smart planning and GPS cardio in one app
- Hevy: lifters who want a mature free logger with routines, guidance and muscle distribution views, plus Pro for deeper trainer/history tools
- Strong: lifters who want a classic, fast log with free routines/workouts and Pro for charts and deeper analysis
- Fitbod: lifters who want planner-first adaptive workouts and accept trial-then-paid access for ongoing generation/logging
Comparison table
Selected features, not a complete list. Competitor details checked against each app’s help pages and UK App Store listing on 10/10/2026. Plans change, so check the App Store before you buy. Ratings and review counts are left out on purpose.
| Feature | TotalBodyIQ | Hevy | Strong | Fitbod |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free strength logging | Yes, long term | Yes; free plan has four routines, seven custom exercises and three months of graph history | Yes, unlimited workouts; free plan has three custom routines | Seven-day trial, then a subscription to log new workouts |
| Maps / distribution / readiness | Body maps, balance, readiness, weekly load free | Muscle distribution view (body and chart) on free | Logging and routines on free; charts and progress stats with PRO | Recovery tracking and adaptive planning; full access needs a subscription after the trial |
| Adaptive / Smart planning | Optional Pro Smart, active after three logged sessions | Hevy Trainer with Pro | Not listed; you build your own routines | Core product; subscription after the trial |
| Cardio / GPS | Free GPS run/walk/cycle + HR zones | Logs cardio; GPS route tracking not listed | Logs cardio exercises; GPS route tracking not listed | Cardio exercises and Strava sync; GPS route tracking not listed |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android | iPhone, Apple Watch, Android | iPhone, Apple Watch, Android |
| Pricing model | Free; optional Pro £4.99 a month, £34.99 a year, or £39.99 lifetime (founding price to 31/12/2026, then £79.99); 14-day trial on eligible subscriptions | Free; Pro by subscription or one-off lifetime purchase | Free; PRO by subscription or one-off lifetime purchase | Seven-day trial, then a monthly or yearly subscription |
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TotalBodyIQ in detail
Free (long term): strength logging & history; Balanced / My Plan / programmes; a full-body Workout Generator session; 700+ exercises with coaching; body maps & muscle load; muscle balance; readiness; weekly load; GPS run/walk/cycle; HR zones; Apple Health.
Pro: Smart load-driven training; Workout Generator options; saved workouts and your own programmes; Stats & Badges; Progression Tracker; Progress Photos. Maps / balance / readiness / weekly load / history stay free.
UK prices: £4.99 monthly, £34.99 annually, £39.99 lifetime at the founding price until 31/12/2026 (then £79.99); 14-day trial on eligible monthly and annual subscriptions.
Product pages: Homepage · Pro · Smart planning · Coaching · Free vs Pro
Hevy
- Free: unlimited workout logging, four saved routines, seven custom exercises, three months of graph history, exercise guidance and muscle distribution views
- Pro: Hevy Trainer, unlimited routines and custom exercises, all-time graph history, set counts per muscle group and a warm-up calculator
Hevy may suit you if you want a mature logger with a large community and can work within the free routine and history limits. It does not list a readiness score or GPS route tracking.
Strong
- Free: unlimited saved workouts, three custom routines, exercise instructions and demonstrations
- Pro: unlimited routines, charts, measurements, calculators
Strong may suit you if you want a classic, logging-first experience and do not need map-style insights.
Fitbod
- Seven-day trial
- After the trial, logging new workouts and generating workouts from your history need a subscription; past workouts stay viewable
Fitbod may suit you if adaptive generation is the main job and you accept a subscription for ongoing use. TotalBodyIQ keeps body insights free and makes Smart optional. Different monetisation, different job mix.
Strava and Nike Training Club
Strava and Nike Training Club also appear in the comparison on our homepage. Strava is built around GPS activities and community, and now shows muscle maps for strength workouts. Nike Training Club offers guided workouts, free for Nike Members. Neither is a like-for-like gym logger, so they are not in the table above.
Decision guide
- Want free maps + readiness + GPS with strength → start with TotalBodyIQ
- Want a mature logger ecosystem / community features → compare Hevy and Strong
- Want planner-first adaptive workouts → Fitbod (paid after trial) vs TotalBodyIQ Pro Smart
- Want balance education first → muscle balance explained then try free Body Metrics
Checking prices
App Store prices vary by country and tax, and Apple’s purchase screen shows the exact price before you pay. Choose annual or lifetime only after you have tried what Free already includes. Manage or cancel Apple subscriptions in account Settings → Subscriptions.