You don't need to pay for an app to track your strength training. Several free exercise apps offer enough features for serious lifters — from workout logging to personal records and basic analytics.
What to Look for in a Free Exercise App
The best free apps give you unlimited workout logging, personal record tracking, and some form of progress visualization. Watch out for apps that limit workouts per week, cap your exercise count, or lock basic features behind a paywall.
Top Free Exercise Apps
IronLedger — Best Overall Free Option
The free tier includes workout logging, history, personal records, basic analytics, custom programs, and coach-spreadsheet import and export. Strength Pro is the optional guidance layer for adaptive progression and advanced interpretation. IronLedger is available on iPhone, with Android currently in closed testing.
Hevy — Best Free Social Option
Free tier includes workout tracking, personal records, and a social feed. Unlimited workouts, though some advanced charts require premium.
JEFIT — Best Free Exercise Library
Free with ads. Access a large exercise library with animated demos. Workout tracking and basic progress charts included. Premium removes ads and adds advanced analytics.
Strong — Best Free Minimalist
Clean interface with a free tier limited to 3 routines. Good for lifters who follow the same few programs and don't need variety.
The Spreadsheet Handoff Advantage
If your coach already works in spreadsheets, they should not have to adopt another platform just so you can use a better workout log. IronLedger imports CSV and Excel programs and exports coach-readable workout results, keeping the workflow athlete-owned.
Frequently asked questions
IronLedger offers a substantial free strength-training experience: workout logging, personal records, RPE/RIR, history, programs, and spreadsheet import and export. Strength Pro adds optional guidance and advanced interpretation rather than locking away the core training record.