Iron Progression vs. Hevy
A focus on your
next training decision.
Hevy combines routines, RPE, training analysis, and social features. Iron Progression offers a local-first workflow built around your program, recorded effort, and next-session targets. Compare the parts you will actually use.
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Bench Press
Progression engine
Next step
You hit 5 reps at 1 RIR. Chase the top of the range before adding load.
Different priorities in the same training log.
If sharing workouts or following other lifters matters to you, Hevy is worth a look. Its social experience may be an important part of how you stay involved with training.
Iron Progression is built around the prescription for your next session. The program builder, RIR capture, PR detection, and next-step guidance keep your planned work and actual performance connected.
Logging and progression, side by side.
| Capability | Hevy | Iron Progression |
|---|---|---|
| Workout planning | Custom routines, folders, and routine library | Program templates and custom multi-day plans |
| Effort context | RPE effort ratings | Optional RIR tracking on supported rep-based work |
| Progress review | Exercise charts, records, and training reports | Lift trends, muscle volume, consistency, and recovery signals |
| Body tracking | Measurements and progress photos | Body weight, measurements, and progress photos |
| Training experience | Individual logging plus social and sharing features | Local workout records with program-linked progression |
| Phone availability | Android and iOS | Android available; iOS coming soon |
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Source: Hevy's official feature list, reviewed October 16, 2026. Features can vary by platform and tier. Check the effort controls, report detail, and routine settings on the device you plan to use.
Compare more than the social feed.
You do not have to choose Hevy only for community features. Its individual logging and analysis tools may already suit you. Check routine setup, effort entry, and the specific reports you use before changing a working system.
Evaluate Iron Progression by building one familiar day, logging the actual work, and reviewing how the next prescription relates to it. Effort capture and progression decisions are related, but they are not the same feature.
Preserve your existing Hevy history. Iron Progression does not directly import Hevy exports; its JSON restore feature is for compatible Iron Progression backups.
Your next session starts here
Keep your progression in focus.
Available on Android. iOS coming soon.
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