Updated July 2026
If you just want to log sets, reps, and weight without a paywall getting in the way, most workout tracker apps make you hit a limit fast: a capped number of routines, a locked exercise library, or an account wall before you even start. Here's how four popular free options actually compare, based on their current public pricing and free-tier limits.
| App | Account required | Free tier limits | Premium price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymbro | No | Core logging, routines, and exercise library are free | N/A |
| Hevy | Yes | 4 routines, 3 months of history, has ads | $2.99/mo, $23.99/yr, or $74.99 lifetime |
| Strong | Yes | Unlimited logging, capped at 3 saved templates | $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr |
| Jefit | Yes | 1,400+ exercises, custom routines, full logging | Elite: $12.99/mo or $69.99/yr |
Pricing and limits are publicly listed by each app as of July 2026 and may change — check hevyapp.com, strong.app, and jefit.com for current details.
Gymbro is built around one idea: you shouldn't need to create an account to track a workout. Open the app and start logging sets, reps, and weight immediately — everything works offline, and there's a 300+ exercise library plus custom and pre-made routines (Push/Pull/Legs, Full Body, Upper/Lower) with no paywall on the essentials. Best for lifters who want a fast, no-signup logger without worrying about hitting a routine cap.
Hevy pairs solid logging with a social layer — you can follow other lifters and share workouts. The free tier is generous for casual use but caps you at 4 saved routines and 3 months of workout history, and shows ads. Best for lifters who want a community feed alongside their tracking.
Strong is a minimalist, fast logger with no ads on any tier. Logging itself is unlimited for free, but you can only save 3 workout templates before Strong Pro is required — a real constraint if you rotate through more than a few routines. Best for lifters who mostly run one or two programs at a time.
Jefit leans hardest into analytics: one-rep-max projections, muscle-group volume tracking, and detailed training graphs, backed by a library of 1,400+ exercises. That depth comes at the highest premium price of the four. Best for data-driven lifters who want deep progress analytics and don't mind paying for it.
No account, no ads on core features, works fully offline.