Comparison
RepStack vs Hevy: social tracker or offline progression?
Hevy is strong when you want a polished tracker with community, routines, and approachable analytics. It is a good fit if the social layer keeps you consistent.
RepStack is built for the lifter who cares less about a feed and more about walking in with exact targets, training offline, and keeping progression rules transparent.
| Feature | RepStack | Hevy | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core job | Progression-first workout logging | Tracking plus social/community layer | Tie |
| Free routine limit | Unlimited routines and programs | Free version lists a 4-routine limit | RepStack |
| Custom exercises | Custom exercises plus 873 built-ins | Free version lists 7 custom exercises | RepStack |
| History depth | 30-day free history, full history on Pro | Free stats history includes 3 months | Hevy |
| Progression guidance | Double-progression targets and deloads | Tracking and analytics, trainer features on Pro | RepStack |
| Best fit | Repeat lifters who want exact targets | Lifters who want community and broad tracking | Tie |
Where RepStack wins
- RepStack’s core product promise is what to lift next, not just what you lifted last time.
- Offline-first logging keeps the workout screen useful when the gym connection is bad.
- The 873-exercise database gives each movement muscle and equipment metadata for cleaner history.
Where Hevy wins
- Hevy has stronger social and community gravity.
- Hevy’s free stats history window is generous for casual tracking.
- Hevy supports a broad routine and program library for users who want discovery inside the app.
The social layer changes the product
Hevy’s social features are useful if public accountability helps you train. For some lifters, that is the difference between skipping and showing up.
For others, it is extra surface area. RepStack keeps the center of gravity on the workout prescription: last time, today’s target, and what changes if you hit or miss.
Routine and custom exercise limits
Hevy’s help center lists 4 free routines and 7 free custom exercises, with unlimited versions in Pro. That is workable for casual training but tight for lifters running multiple blocks.
RepStack avoids making saved routines the paywall pressure point. The app earns the upgrade through progression, import, projections, and deeper history.
Sources
Checked against official pages where possible.
FAQ
Fast answers
Is RepStack better than Hevy?
RepStack is better for offline progression guidance. Hevy is better if community features and social tracking are central to your routine.
Does RepStack have a social feed like Hevy?
No. RepStack is intentionally focused on logging, progression, PRs, imports, and strength analytics rather than a public training feed.
RepStack for iPhone
Use the tracker that gives you the next target
RepStack keeps your program, logs the work, and calculates what to chase next.