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Elevus vs Hevy
Both apps log your lifting. Hevy is a strength tracker with a big community around it. Elevus plans and tracks lifting, running and nutrition together, with an AI coach on top.
Short answer: Pick Elevus if you lift and also run or do other training, and want one app to plan the week, track recovery across all of it, and handle nutrition. Pick Hevy if you mainly lift, want a social feed and shared routines, or need Android or web.
At a glance
| Feature | Elevus | Hevy |
|---|---|---|
| Strength logging with sets, reps and weights | Yes | Yes |
| Programs that schedule lifting and running in one week | Yes | No, strength routines |
| Suggested weight and reps for every set | Yes | Previous values shown |
| Recovery per muscle, counting cardio | Yes | No |
| AI coach that answers from your training | Yes (Premium) | No |
| Calorie and macro tracking | Yes (Premium) | No |
| AI physique scan | Yes (1 free) | No |
| Log by voice or plain text | Yes | No |
| Social feed and shared community routines | No | Yes |
| Platforms | iPhone | iOS, Android, web |
Where Elevus wins
Hybrid training. Programs like Hybrid Base and Hybrid Endurance put gym sessions and runs on the same week, around the days you can train. Hevy is built around strength routines.
One picture of your training. Runs, rides and swims from Apple Health count toward per-muscle recovery alongside your lifting, and Elevus flags when a lighter week is due. Analytics cover Strength, Cardio, Functional and Stretching.
Coach, nutrition and scans in the same app. Ask the AI coach why a lift has stalled or to fit a 10k into your week, track calories and macros against targets set by your training days, and measure the result with physique scans.
Where Hevy wins
Community. Hevy’s feed, friends and large library of shared routines are its biggest strength. Elevus has no social feed.
Cross-platform. Hevy runs on iOS, Android and the web. Elevus is iPhone only.
Maturity. Hevy has been around longer, with a much larger user base.
Choose Elevus if
- You lift and run, or are training for a fitness race like Hyrox.
- You want one app for training, recovery and nutrition instead of three.
- You want suggested weights for every set and a coach that knows your log.
- You’re on iPhone.
Choose Hevy if
- You only lift and want a social feed and community routines.
- You need Android or a web app.
- You prefer a long-established strength tracker.
Try Elevus free
Lifting and running programs on one plan, an AI coach, recovery, physique scans and nutrition.
Download on theApp StoreFree to download · iPhone
FAQ
Can Hevy track running?
Hevy is built around strength training. Elevus imports runs, rides and swims from Apple Health, schedules runs inside its programs and counts them toward recovery.
Which is better for hybrid athletes, Elevus or Hevy?
Elevus. Its programs combine lifting and running in one week, and recovery, analytics and the AI coach all look at both. Hevy is a strong choice for people who only lift.
Can I import my Hevy data into Elevus?
There is no direct Hevy import. You can paste past workouts as text and Elevus turns them into sets, reps and weights (a Premium feature), or start fresh.
Are both apps free?
Both have free tiers. Elevus is free for logging workouts and activities, steps, calories and weight, up to 3 routines and one physique scan; Premium adds the AI coach and programs, nutrition, weekly scans, recovery, targets and full analytics. Hevy offers Hevy Pro for unlimited routines and more.
Hevy features as described on its public listing as of October 2026; check their App Store page for current details. Elevus is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Hevy. Hevy is a trademark of its owner.