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Musclo vs Hevy
Hevy is one of the best workout loggers there is. Musclo is a coach. Here's which one a beginner actually needs.
| Musclo | Hevy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per year (USD) | $39.99 | $23.99 |
| Free version | Plan + 2 form checks/week | Yes |
| Builds your workout for you | Yes | Rule-based (Hevy Trainer, Pro) |
| AI coach you can talk to | Yes | No |
| Live camera form check | Yes | No |
| Identifies gym machines from a photo | Yes | No |
| Human coach | No | No |
| Apple Watch app | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
Prices and features checked 13 November 2026 from the apps' own sites and App Store listings. Prices are USD and can differ by country.
What Hevy does well
- Very affordable, with a genuinely usable free tier and a lifetime option.
- Fast, clean logging with a social feed and a standalone Apple Watch app; rated 4.9 from about 103,000 US ratings.
Where Hevy falls short for beginners
- It's mainly a logger: a beginner still needs to know which exercises, how much weight and good technique.
- No form feedback, no machine help and no coach you can ask.
Why people switch to Musclo
- You don't need to know what to do: Musclo builds each session and suggests the weight.
- Live form check tells you when your knees cave or your back rounds.
- Coach chat and machine scan for the moments you're stuck in the gym.
Who should pick which
Pick Hevy if you already follow a program and want the cheapest, smoothest way to log it with friends. Pick Musclo if you need the program, the weights and the form corrections themselves.
FAQ
Is Musclo a good Hevy alternative?
Hevy is cheaper and is the better pure logbook, especially if you like the social side. Musclo is the better choice for a beginner who doesn't yet know what to do or whether their form is right.
How much does Hevy cost?
As of November 2026 Hevy Pro is $2.99 a month, $23.99 a year or $74.99 lifetime on the US App Store, and the free tier is usable without paying.
Which app is better for a complete beginner?
Musclo for your first months, because it tells you what to do and checks how you do it. Many lifters move to a simple logger like Hevy once they're confident.