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Go Gymvs Hevy.

Hevy is a well-regarded workout tracker, particularly popular with barbell lifters. Go Gym covers workout logging too - but also adds food tracking, habits, and weight so you are not running a separate app for each. Here is an honest look at how the two compare.

At a glance2026
FeatureGo GymHevy
Exercise libraryGrowingLarge
Social workout sharingPlannedYes
Food & calorie trackingIncludedNot included
Habit trackerIncludedNot included

Based on publicly available product information as of 2026.

Full table

Side by side

How the two apps compare.

Based on publicly available product information as of 2026. Go Gym is in active development and some features are rolling out - details subject to change.

Go Gym vs Hevy: feature by feature
FeatureGo GymHevy
Workout loggingIncludedCore focus
Workout planner & templatesYesYes (limited on free)
Exercise libraryGrowingLarge
Rest timersYesYes
Workout programsYes (some free)Pro tier
Social workout sharingPlannedYes
Food & calorie trackingIncludedNot included
Barcode scanningFreeNot included
Habit trackerIncludedNot included
Weight & progress trackerIncludedBasic
UK focusUK-firstUS-first
Competitor information sourced from publicly available product pages. Check Hevy directly for current pricing and features.

Strengths

Where each app is stronger.

Where Go Gym has the edge

What Go Gym does differently.

  • Food and calorie tracking included

    Hevy is a dedicated workout tracker. It does not track what you eat. Go Gym adds barcode-scan food logging, calorie and macro tracking, and a daily nutrition summary alongside your workout log.

  • Habit tracker built in

    Consistency in the gym is built on daily habits - sleep, hydration, protein, step counts. Go Gym lets you track those habits with daily check-ins and streaks, in the same app as your training.

  • One app for the full picture

    With Hevy, you still need a food app, a habits app, and a weight tracker. Go Gym brings all four into one login and one weekly review, so you can see how training, food, and habits interact.

The honest picture

Where Hevy still leads.

Hevy has invested deeply in the workout logging experience. Its exercise library is large, it has a polished UI, and it has built a genuine community of lifters who share workouts and follow each other. If you care about that social layer - seeing what other people are lifting, sharing your sessions - Hevy has it and Go Gym does not yet.

Hevy's exercise library is also more established. Go Gym's library is growing but may not yet have every exercise or variation you are used to. You can add custom exercises as a workaround, but the out-of-the-box breadth is currently in Hevy's favour.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is Go Gym a good Hevy alternative for UK users?

Go Gym is a solid choice if you want workout tracking combined with food, habits, and weight in one app. If you purely want a workout logger with a large exercise library and social sharing, Hevy is excellent at that specific job. The difference is scope: Go Gym is all-in-one, Hevy is workout-first.

Does Go Gym have the same exercise library as Hevy?

Hevy has a large, well-established exercise library built up over several years. Go Gym's library is growing. You can add custom exercises in both apps, so any gaps can be filled as you go.

Can I track calories in Hevy?

No. Hevy is a dedicated workout tracker and does not include food logging or calorie counting. Go Gym covers both workout logging and food tracking in one place.

Does Go Gym have social features like Hevy?

Hevy has social workout sharing built in - you can share sessions and follow other lifters. Go Gym's social features are on the roadmap but not yet live. If a training community is your priority right now, Hevy currently has an edge there.

Which is better for powerlifters or barbell training?

Hevy has a strong following among powerlifters and barbell athletes, partly due to its exercise library and the social layer. Go Gym supports barbell training with the same core logging features - sets, reps, weight, templates - and adds food and habit tracking on top. If powerlifting community features matter a lot, Hevy has more of that right now.

Explore Go Gym

Learn more about what Go Gym does.

Workout tracker

Plan sessions, log sets and reps, review your training history.

Download

One app. Every rep, meal and weigh-in.

Download Go Gym free on iPhone and Android.

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  • Free to use
  • No subscription required
  • All trackers included
  • UK-first, GDPR-native