Hevy alternative
A Hevy alternative that tracks your runs too.
Everything you expect from a gym logger — sets, reps, PRs, 1RM — plus GPS running in the same app, without a subscription wall.
Side by side
The honest comparison
| Feature | Activ.run | Hevy / Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Gym / strength logging | Built in | Built in |
| Sets, reps, PRs, history | Free | Free |
| Custom exercises | Free | Free |
| Estimated 1RM & volume | Free | Free |
| GPS run tracking | Built in | Not a focus |
| Heart-rate zones | Free | Limited |
| Garmin / FIT import | Yes | Limited |
| One app for gym + running | Yes | No |
| Price for full features | Free core | Free + paid tiers |
Gym parity, plus more
Same gym log, plus your runs
You don't trade away gym features to switch — sets, reps, PRs, custom exercises, and estimated 1RM are all here. What you gain is GPS run tracking in the same history, instead of a separate running app.
- Full gym log — sets, reps, PRs, 1RM, volume
- GPS runs with pace and heart-rate zones
- One app for the whole training week
Fair is fair
What you give up, honestly
Hevy and Strong have large, dedicated communities and years of polish focused entirely on lifting. If your training is gym-only and you live in their ecosystem, they're a great fit. Activ.run's bet is different: that most lifters also run, and would rather track both in one place than pay for and juggle two apps.
Hevy-switch FAQ
Common questions
Is Activ.run a good Hevy alternative?
If you want everything Hevy does for the gym — sets, reps, PRs, history — plus run tracking in the same app, yes. Activ.run covers strength logging and adds GPS running that gym-only apps don't.
Does it track running too?
Yes. That's the main difference. Alongside gym logging you get GPS runs, live pace, heart-rate zones, and Garmin sync — in one app.
Can I log custom exercises and supersets?
Yes. Add custom exercises with their own history and notes, and structure your sessions the way you train.
Is it free?
The core is free — gym logging and run tracking both. There's no subscription wall on the everyday features.
Where to next
Two pillars, one app
Your gym log, plus your runs.
One app for lifting and running — no subscription wall. Free on Google Play.