Alpha Progression
8.4
Hevy
8.4Alpha Progression vs Hevy
Alpha Progression and Hevy are freemium strength-training apps founded in 2019. Alpha Progression is based in Eschborn, Germany; Hevy is based in Calonge i Sant Antoni, Spain. Both offer workout logging, planning, progress tracking and adaptive programming on iOS and Android.
This comparison suits someone choosing between guided progression, a broader device and web reach, free-tier limits, social tools, or coach features. It also covers each app's paid plans, integrations, privacy details and support.
| Alpha Progression | Hevy | |
|---|---|---|
| Wrist score | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Works with a watch | Yes | Yes |
| Watch families named | Apple Watch, Wear OS | Apple Watch, Wear OS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $6.67/mo | $2/mo |
| Platforms | Android, iPhone | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $12.99/user/mo | — |
| Workout programming | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| Progress tracking | Analytics | Analytics |
| Exercise library | Extensive | Extensive |
| Coach tools | Client review | Client review |
| Wearable sync | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile platforms | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
Alpha Progression
Choose Alpha Progression if you want structured strength programming and detailed lifting logs on a phone. Its free tier is useful for recording sessions and browsing a large exercise video library, while Pro supplies adaptive plans, set-by-set guidance and deeper analytics. The tradeoff is clear for watch users: the software offers phone notifications rather than a dedicated Apple Watch or Wear OS workout app. Check the free feature list and yearly trial conditions before subscribing, especially if you need charts or plan generation.
- Unlimited free workout logging with sets, reps, RIR, notes and rest periods.
- 795 exercises include instructional videos from certified trainers.
- Pro generates editable plans and recommends weights and repetitions.
Hevy
Hevy suits lifters seeking an organized log, routine planning, progress records, and community accountability on phones, browsers, and supported watches. Its free tier works for a small routine collection, though regular trainers can reach the limits. Pro becomes relevant for unlimited routines, extended graph history, measurement tracking, or Hevy Trainer. Review the default public-profile choice if you prefer less sharing, and remember that API use is reserved for Pro accounts.
- Records sets, rest, notes, routines, and user-created exercises
- Apple Watch and Wear OS support includes offline workout recording
- Provides records, estimated one-rep max, volume, and exercise history
Round by round
Paid plans and free limits
Both apps have free plans and trials. Alpha Progression's free tier allows unlimited workout logging, 795 exercises with video, body measurements and CSV export, but excludes plan generation, recommendations, charts and advanced tools. Pro costs $12.99 monthly or $79.99 yearly, with a 14-day yearly trial for eligible new customers. Hevy's free tier limits users to four routines, seven custom exercises, three months of graph history and limited measurements. Hevy Pro costs $2.99 monthly, $23.99 yearly or $74.99 once, and removes those caps while adding Hevy Trainer. Hevy wins on published paid prices and lifetime access.
Hevy takes this round
Platforms and device reach
Alpha Progression is a native iOS and Android app. It has no web-based workout logger and no dedicated Apple Watch or Wear OS workout app; iOS uses Live Activities and Android uses live notifications. Hevy offers iOS, Android and a web app for routines, progress analysis and friends' workouts. It also supports Apple Watch and Wear OS workout logging, routine synchronization and offline watch workouts. Both support mobile use, but Hevy covers browser and dedicated watch experiences while Alpha Progression does not. Hevy wins this round for the wider documented platform and wearable support.
Hevy takes this round
Training and progress features
Alpha Progression combines editable plan and workout generation with progression recommendations for each working set. Pro plans use goals, experience, schedule, equipment, duration, available weights and muscle priorities, and add charts, periodization, deloads, RIR, calculators and exercise evaluations. Hevy supports routine planning, logging, warmup, drop and failure sets, notes, timers, charts, personal records, estimated one-rep max and muscle analytics. Hevy Trainer adds personalized programs, progressive-overload recommendations and suggested weights and repetitions. Both cover planning and progression, but Alpha Progression documents a deeper set of plan inputs and training tools. Alpha Progression wins.
Alpha Progression takes this round
Integrations and data exchange
Alpha Progression can optionally connect with Apple HealthKit and Android Health Connect for workouts, calories burned, bodyweight and body-fat percentage. It supports CSV export of plans, workout history, custom exercises and body measurements, and signed-in users can sync across iOS and Android. Hevy offers Strava sharing, spreadsheet-compatible exports and a public OpenAPI REST API covering workouts, routines, exercise templates, folders, history, measurements and user information. The API is restricted to Hevy Pro users and may change or be abandoned. Hevy wins because its documented integrations include Strava and a public API in addition to exports.
Hevy takes this round
Privacy and account controls
Alpha Progression identifies Alpha Progression GmbH as its GDPR controller. Its policy says health and fitness data is not used for advertising or marketing, Health Connect data is not transferred off the device, and HealthKit data is not shared with third parties. Users may delete accounts, subject to legally required retention. Hevy accounts are public by default, although users can enable private profiles and limit social features. Hevy describes access, correction, deletion, portability, consent withdrawal and objection rights, and Google Play reports no third-party sharing and encryption in transit. Alpha Progression wins for its specific health-data restrictions.
Alpha Progression takes this round
Support and help resources
Alpha Progression lists [email protected] for support and invites questions on Reddit or Facebook. Its FAQ says full refunds are available on request, with App Store buyers directed to Apple first. Hevy directs customer-service questions to [email protected] and maintains a searchable help centre with setup guides, feature explanations, troubleshooting, integrations, imports, exports and subscription instructions. Both publish a direct support email, but Hevy documents a broader help resource for setup and problem solving. Hevy wins this round on the stated support documentation.
Hevy takes this round
API and developer access
Alpha Progression's facts describe a proprietary product and prohibit scripts that impair app functionality. Hevy publishes an OpenAPI 3.0 REST API for workouts, routines, exercise templates, folders, exercise history, body measurements and user information. Access is currently restricted to Hevy Pro users, and the documentation warns that the structure may change or be abandoned. Hevy also lists no official SDK, open-source licence or self-hosting package. Hevy wins because it documents a public API alongside its other developer-access details.
Hevy takes this round
Pick Alpha Progression if
- You want editable plans built around goals, equipment and schedule.
- You want working-set weight and rep recommendations.
- You need unlimited free workout logging and 795 video exercises.
Pick Hevy if
- You want Apple Watch, Wear OS or browser access.
- You want social workout sharing and Strava integration.
- You want lower paid prices or a lifetime plan.
The short of it
Alpha Progression suits lifters who want structured, editable programming and working-set guidance, with a large video exercise library and unlimited free logging. Hevy suits people who value lower prices, browser access, Apple Watch or Wear OS workouts, social features and Strava sharing. Alpha Progression has more documented privacy limits for health data. Hevy offers a documented public API alongside a searchable help centre. The choice turns on whether training guidance or device, community and price coverage matters more.
What buyers ask
Which app costs less?
Hevy costs $2.99 monthly, $23.99 yearly or $74.99 once for Pro. Alpha Progression Pro costs $12.99 monthly or $79.99 yearly.
Do both have free plans?
Yes. Alpha Progression's free tier includes unlimited logging but excludes plan generation, recommendations and charts. Hevy's free tier caps routines, custom exercises, graph history and measurements.
Which supports Apple Watch?
Hevy supports Apple Watch and Wear OS workout tracking, routine syncing and offline workouts. Alpha Progression has no dedicated Apple Watch or Wear OS workout app.
Can I use either app on the web?
Hevy has a web app for creating routines, analyzing progress and viewing friends' workouts. Alpha Progression is a native iOS and Android app without a web workout logger.
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