PT Tracker vs Hevy: Complete Comparison
By PT Tracker 2 min read
All Comparisons
Overview
Hevy has built a loyal following as a workout logger with strong social features. The activity feed, follower system, and Apple Watch integration make it feel like Instagram for gym-goers.
PT Tracker takes a broader approach — workout logging plus nutrition tracking, CrossFit timers, AI coaching, fasting, and a gym finder, all in one app.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PT Tracker | Hevy |
|---|---|---|
| Workout logging | ✅ Unlimited free | ⚠️ Free with limits |
| Custom routines | ✅ Unlimited | ⚠️ Limited on free |
| Nutrition tracking | ✅ Full macros | ❌ None |
| CrossFit timers | ✅ AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata | ❌ None |
| AI coaching | ✅ Pro | ❌ None |
| Social activity feed | ⚠️ Groups & challenges | ✅ Full feed + followers |
| Apple Watch | 🔜 Coming soon | ✅ Yes |
| Fasting tracker | ✅ Multiple protocols | ❌ None |
| Gym finder | ✅ Free | ❌ None |
| Creator marketplace | ✅ Buy & sell plans | ❌ None |
| Rest timer | ✅ Overlay | ✅ Yes |
| Price (premium) | from £4.99/mo | $8.99/mo |
Where Hevy Wins
- Apple Watch app — Hevy has a polished watch companion for logging from your wrist
- Social activity feed — their Instagram-style feed with likes and comments is well-executed
- Established community — Hevy has built a large, active user base of lifters sharing workouts
Where PT Tracker Wins
- Nutrition tracking — log food, scan barcodes, track macros without needing MyFitnessPal
- CrossFit & functional fitness — AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and For Time timers built in
- AI coaching — get exercise alternatives, form cues, and programme adjustments
- Fasting tracker — 16:8, 18:6, OMAD, and custom protocols with streak tracking
- Gym finder — discover gyms, read reviews, book classes
- Creator marketplace — follow coaches and buy training programmes
- No workout limits on free — Hevy restricts routines on their free tier; PT Tracker doesn’t
The Verdict
Hevy is a strong choice if you want a social-first workout logger with Apple Watch support. But if you’re tired of juggling separate apps for nutrition, fasting, and workouts, PT Tracker bundles everything into one platform at a lower price point.
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