GymPsycho vs Hevy
Looking for a Hevy alternative in 2026? GymPsycho is the privacy-first hypertrophy tracker for iOS and Android with no account, multi-gym support, and on-device AI for plans, weights, and per-muscle MEV/MAV/MRV volume. Hevy stays cloud-first and social. Here's an honest, feature-by-feature comparison.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GymPsycho | Hevy |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Gym Support | ✓ Separate PRs per gym (Pro) | ✗ Single gym only |
| PR Reset | ✓ Per exercise, per gym | ✗ Not available |
| Training Maturity | ✓ 6-tier progression (Free) | ✗ Not available |
| Plan Generator | ✓ Personalized plans in 60s (Free) | ✗ Not available |
| AI Weight Suggestions | ✓ On-device AI (Pro) | ✗ Manual only |
| Plateau Detection | ✓ Automatic alerts (Pro) | ✗ Not available |
| Volume per Muscle | ✓ MEV/MAV/MRV science (Pro) | ✓ Sets per muscle + charts |
| Apple Watch & Wear OS | ✓ Full app + standalone Wear OS (Pixel/Galaxy Watch) | ✓ Full app + WearOS |
| Exercise Database | 417 with animated demos (+ unlimited custom) | 300+ (+ custom) |
| Account Required | ✓ No account | ✗ Account required |
| Privacy | ✓ 100% on-device | ✗ Cloud servers |
| Social Features | No (by design) | ✓ Feed, followers, leaderboards |
| PDF Reports | ✓ Pro reports (Pro) | ✗ Monthly summaries only |
| Live Activity | ✓ Lock Screen + Dynamic Island | ✓ Available |
| Offline Mode | ✓ 100% offline | ✓ Offline (syncs later) |
| Data Import | ✓ Import from Hevy, Strong & Alpha Progression (Free) | ✗ No import |
| Free Tier | ✓ Free forever (unlimited plans, 1 gym) | ✓ Generous free plan |
| Platform | iOS + Android | iOS + Android + Web |
| Price (Pro) | $6.99/month or $49.99/year | $8.99/month or $59.99/year |
Where GymPsycho Wins
- Multi-Gym Architecture: Separate PRs, exercises, and weight units per gym. Hevy only supports a single gym context.
- PR Reset: Reset your PR baseline when context changes — new equipment, new technique, return from injury. Unique to GymPsycho.
- Training Intelligence: On-device AI with Progress Check per muscle group, weight suggestions, plateau detection, and deload recommendations. No cloud, no data sharing.
- Science-Based Volume — from real training, not just a plan: GymPsycho maps the sets you've actually completed over recent weeks, per muscle group, against scientific landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) — so it judges your real training, not a plan on paper. It also counts secondary muscles the scientifically correct way: a bench press set is a full set for chest but a half set for shoulders and triceps. Hevy shows sets-per-muscle charts without these benchmarks.
- Total Privacy: No account, no tracking, no analytics. Hevy requires an account and stores data on their servers.
- PDF Reports: Professional workout reports you can share with a coach or keep for records. Hevy offers in-app monthly summaries but no exportable reports.
- Data Import: Switching from Hevy? Import your complete training history with one tap. Smart exercise matching gives you AI insights from day one.
Where Hevy Wins
- Social community: Share workouts, follow friends, leaderboards, and workout discovery. Great if community motivates you.
- Web app: Hevy also works in the browser. GymPsycho is mobile-only (iOS + Android) — both apps support Apple Watch and Wear OS for wrist-based logging.
- Larger exercise library: Hevy has 300+ built-in exercises with video demonstrations. Both support unlimited custom exercises.
- Massive user base: 10M+ users with a 4.9-star rating. Established ecosystem with shared routines.
In one line: GymPsycho wins on privacy, multi-gym tracking, on-device AI, and price ($49.99/yr vs $59.99/yr); Hevy wins on social features, web app, and community size.
Bottom line: Both apps are available on iOS and Android with a free tier. GymPsycho Pro ($49.99/year) is actually cheaper than Hevy Pro ($59.99/year) — and delivers features Hevy doesn't have: multi-gym PRs, PR Reset, on-device AI intelligence, one-tap data import from Hevy, and zero-account privacy. With a flexible $6.99/month option, plus a 14-day free trial on both plans, it's easy to try. If you train at multiple locations, need scientific volume benchmarks, or refuse to create accounts — GymPsycho is worth it. Already using Hevy? Import your data and get AI-powered suggestions from day one. If you want social features, a web app, or the largest community, Hevy is a solid choice.
Already using Hevy? Switch in under 60 seconds.
Export your data from Hevy, import it into GymPsycho with one tap. Your exercises are auto-matched to our 417-exercise library, PRs are detected instantly, and AI suggestions kick in from your very first workout. Zero data loss, zero setup, zero hassle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GymPsycho a good Hevy alternative?
Yes — GymPsycho is a strong alternative for lifters who want hypertrophy-first features Hevy lacks: Multi-Gym architecture with separate PRs per location, on-device AI weight suggestions and plateau detection (no cloud), per-muscle MEV/MAV/MRV volume landmarks, PR Reset for context changes, and zero-account privacy. GymPsycho Pro is $49.99/year vs Hevy Pro at $59.99/year. If you primarily want social feeds and a web app, Hevy is the better choice.
Can I import my Hevy training history into GymPsycho?
Yes. GymPsycho imports your complete Hevy training history via CSV export in one tap — free for everyone. Sessions, exercises, and plans are matched automatically against the 417-exercise GymPsycho library so progress tracking works from day one. Zero data loss.
Does Hevy support multi-gym tracking like GymPsycho?
No. Hevy uses a single-gym model with one weight unit globally. GymPsycho Pro keeps separate PRs, exercises, and weight units (kg/lbs) per gym location — so a 140 kg bench at your home gym does not conflict with a 145 kg bench at your commercial gym.
Is GymPsycho cheaper than Hevy?
Yes. GymPsycho Pro is $6.99/month or $49.99/year. Hevy Pro is $8.99/month or $59.99/year. Both apps offer generous free tiers. GymPsycho includes a 14-day free trial on all Pro plans, no credit card required.
Does GymPsycho have AI weight suggestions that Hevy lacks?
Yes. GymPsycho Pro's on-device AI suggests your next-set weight from your training history, last performance, and RIR/RPE, rounding to your gym's available plates. Hevy is manual-logging only with no weight recommendations or plan generation.
Is GymPsycho or Hevy better for hypertrophy?
GymPsycho is the more hypertrophy-focused of the two: it maps the sets you've actually completed per muscle group against scientific volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) and counts secondary muscles fractionally. Hevy shows sets-per-muscle charts without these benchmarks. Hevy wins if a social community matters more to you than volume science.