What Strong does well
Strong is covered in its own comparison with GYM RPG; the apps below are the other options we have checked.
GYM RPG
Best for: People who stay consistent with a game and a party.
Free tier: Unlimited logging, 3 saved plans, 1 XP-rewarded workout per day. Paid: Pro: $7.99/mo, $49.99/yr (US App Store, Oct 2026).
GYM RPG adds a game layer on top of logging: XP, muscle stats, a skill tree and party boss fights.
Hevy
Best for: People who want a straightforward log.
Free tier: Unlimited logging, 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, 3 months of history. Paid: Pro: about $24/yr or $75 lifetime; monthly price varies by source.
See the full GYM RPG vs Hevy comparison on the Hevy page.
Fitbod
Best for: People who want the app to decide each workout.
Free tier: No clear permanent free plan; sources disagree on trial length. Paid: About $13-16/mo, $80-96/yr (US App Store).
See the full GYM RPG vs Fitbod comparison on the Fitbod page.
Jefit
Best for: People who want a big library and community routines.
Free tier: Ad-supported logging, 1,400+ exercises, community routines. Paid: Elite: about $12.99/mo, $69.99/yr.
See the full GYM RPG vs Jefit comparison on the Jefit page.
How to choose a Strong alternative
- Pick Strong or Hevy for a plain, fast log without a game layer.
- Pick Fitbod if you want the app to generate each workout for you.
- Pick GYM RPG if you stay consistent with XP, streaks and a party.
- Pick Jefit if you want a large exercise library and community routines.
GYM RPG, Hevy, Fitbod and Jefit at a glance
| App | Best for | Free tier | Paid plan | Game layer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GYM RPG | People who stay consistent with a game and a party | Unlimited logging, 3 saved plans, 1 XP-rewarded workout per day | Pro: $7.99/mo, $49.99/yr (US App Store, Oct 2026) | XP, 8 muscle stats, skill tree, party boss, quests |
| Hevy | People who want a straightforward log | Unlimited logging, 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, 3 months of history | Pro: about $24/yr or $75 lifetime; monthly price varies by source | No RPG layer (Pro has a leaderboard) |
| Fitbod | People who want the app to decide each workout | No clear permanent free plan; sources disagree on trial length | About $13-16/mo, $80-96/yr (US App Store) | No RPG layer found |
| Jefit | People who want a big library and community routines | Ad-supported logging, 1,400+ exercises, community routines | Elite: about $12.99/mo, $69.99/yr | No RPG layer found |