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Strong is a fast, simple gym log. Its free version saves unlimited workouts but is limited to 3 custom routines, so people look elsewhere for more free routines, planned progression, structured programs, or food tracking in the same app. Each pick below is matched to one of those reasons, using official listings.
Product facts last checked October 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Published by Forma · Editorial responsibility: Aymane Belarbi, founder
Short answer: Choose Forma if you want food, macros and an AI coach in the same app as your gym log. Choose Hevy for a free tracker and planner, Alpha Progression or Fitbod if you want the app to plan your sets, Boostcamp for free structured programs, StrengthLog for a free log with programs, and MacroFactor Workouts for auto-progression with a nutrition sister app.
Disclosure: Forma publishes this page and is one of the 7 apps reviewed, so it is not an independent ranking. Forma is listed first for the use case it is built for; every other app is matched to the need it serves best. No app paid for inclusion, and store links are direct, not affiliate links.
At a glance
| App | Best for | Free option | Paid price (U.S.) | French interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forma | Gym log, nutrition and an AI coach in one app | Free tier | $7.99/mo, $39.99/yr or $99.99 lifetime | Yes |
| Hevy | A free tracker and planner | Free | $2.99/mo, $23.99/yr or $74.99 lifetime | Yes |
| Alpha Progression | Weight and rep targets for every set | Free logging | Pro, 14-day trial on yearly plan | Yes |
| StrengthLog | A free log with proven programs | Unlimited logging, no ads | Premium for the full program library | No (English) |
| Boostcamp | Free structured programs | 11,000+ programs and full tracker | Not checked | No (English) |
| Fitbod | Workouts generated for you | Free trial | $15.99/mo or $95.99/yr | No (English, Spanish, Portuguese) |
| MacroFactor Workouts | MacroFactor users who want auto-progression | No free tier (trial) | $11.99/mo or $71.99/yr | No (English, Japanese) |
For reference, Strong PRO costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year, and its free version saves unlimited workouts with up to 3 custom routines, per its U.S. App Store listing.
1. Forma: gym log, nutrition and an AI coach in one app
What the official sources say
- Logs sets, repetitions and weight, saves routines as templates, and tracks progressive overload and personal records automatically.
- Logs food, calories and macros, including fiber, with barcode scanning and search in French, English or Darija, covering Moroccan dishes such as msemen, harira, tajine, couscous and pastilla.
- Estimates TDEE from your own intake and weight data and projects your weight trend toward a goal.
- AI coach in Forma Pro: ask training or nutrition questions, or photograph a nutrition label and enter your serving.
Price: Free tier. Forma Pro: $7.99/month, $39.99/year with a 3-day free trial on the yearly plan for eligible new subscribers, or $99.99 once for lifetime access, on the U.S. App Store (verified October 29, 2026).
Source: Forma U.S. App Store listing
2. Hevy: a free tracker and planner
What the official sources say
- Free workout tracker and planner with no ads.
- Hundreds of exercises with videos and an Apple Watch app.
- Hevy for ChatGPT builds a workout plan in ChatGPT and imports it into Hevy.
Price: Hevy Pro: $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime, per Hevy's own FAQ.
Source: Hevy U.S. App Store listing · Hevy pricing FAQ · Hevy for ChatGPT
3. Alpha Progression: weight and rep targets for every set
What the official sources say
- Pro builds a plan and recommends weight and reps for every set.
- Logs weight, reps and RIR, with warm-up and plate calculators.
- Free logging with no account required.
Price: Pro with a 14-day free trial on the yearly plan, per its U.S. App Store listing.
4. StrengthLog: a free log with proven programs
What the official sources say
- Unlimited workout logging with no ads in the free version.
- Proven strength training programs, and you can plan workouts in advance.
- Premium adds advanced statistics and the full program catalog.
Price: Free version plus a premium subscription, per its U.S. App Store listing.
5. Boostcamp: free structured programs
What the official sources say
- Boostcamp says its free tier includes its 11,000+ program library and the full tracker with no routine cap.
- Named programs such as 5/3/1, nSuns, Reddit PPL and GZCLP, with auto-progression.
Price: Free tier, per Boostcamp's own site. Paid plan prices were not checked for this page.
Source: Boostcamp: alternatives to Hevy · Boostcamp U.S. App Store listing
6. Fitbod: workouts generated for you
What the official sources say
- Builds AI-generated workouts around your goals.
- More than 1,000 exercises with video walkthroughs.
- Adaptive AI learns from your edits to its recommendations.
Price: Full access costs $15.99/month or $95.99/year, per Fitbod's FAQ. After the free trial, an auto-renewing subscription unlocks premium workouts and features.
Source: Fitbod U.S. App Store listing · Fitbod FAQ (pricing)
7. MacroFactor Workouts: macroFactor users who want auto-progression
What the official sources say
- Routines customized to your goals, fitness level and gym equipment.
- Adjusts training automatically with progressive overload.
- RIR tracker. Nutrition tracking is a separate app, MacroFactor.
Price: $11.99/month, $47.99/half year or $71.99/year, with a free trial and no free tier, per its U.S. App Store listing.
How this page was made
Every competitor fact comes from the app's official App Store listing or its own website, checked on the date shown. Prices are U.S. prices unless stated. "Not presented in the listing" means the feature was not found in the official source reviewed; it is not a claim that the feature can never exist. Facts about Forma, including its French and English interface, come from Forma.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free alternative to Strong?
Hevy is a free workout tracker and planner with no ads, StrengthLog offers unlimited logging with no ads, and Boostcamp says its free tier includes its 11,000+ program library and full tracker with no routine cap. Forma has a free tier for core workout and nutrition logging.
Which Strong alternative also tracks food and macros?
Forma logs workouts, food, calories and macros in one app and estimates TDEE from your own intake and weight data. MacroFactor tracks nutrition in a separate app from MacroFactor Workouts.
Which Strong alternative tells me what weight to lift?
Alpha Progression recommends weight and reps for every set in Pro, Fitbod generates workouts with AI, and MacroFactor Workouts adjusts training automatically with progressive overload.
Which Strong alternatives are available in French?
Forma's interface is available in French and English, and the App Store listings for Hevy and Alpha Progression include French. Fitbod lists English, Spanish and Portuguese, MacroFactor Workouts lists English and Japanese, and Boostcamp and StrengthLog list English.
Sources checked
Sources last checked October 13, 2026. Prices and features change; check each store listing before you pay.
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