Apps for tracking progressive overload
Written by Simon, who owns RepCount. Competitor claims checked .
To track progressive overload, you need a record of what you did and a way to use it when planning what comes next. RepCount is a good fit if you follow your own plan and want to log it; Fitbod is worth considering if you want suggested workouts and weights; Hevy combines logging and social features with progressive overload recommendations in Pro.
I'm Simon, founder of RepCount. I have a stake in this choice, so I've included options that do things RepCount doesn't. The product differences below come from the providers' documentation, checked November 5, 2026; they are not a controlled hands-on comparison. For the training principle itself, see our progressive overload guide.
Logging history or suggesting the next load?
A log records your sets, reps and weights so you can review them and apply your own program. A recommendation goes further: the app proposes a workout or training target using its own rules. Both can support progression, but they answer different needs. A recorded previous weight is not the same thing as a prescribed next weight.
| App | Best for | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| RepCount | Following your own program and keeping a flexible workout log | Free includes unlimited workouts, routines, custom exercises and full history. Detailed charts, personal records and exercise history from the workout screen are Premium. You choose the next load. |
| Hevy | Combining workout tracking with a social feed | Free includes logging and social features, with limits on routines and custom exercises. Its feature guide lists progressive overload recommendations under Pro. |
| Fitbod | Getting suggested workouts and weights | Its subscription includes personalized workout recommendations. Recommendations can be adjusted; check the trial and local price. |
RepCount: review the work and make your own decision
RepCount records weight, sets and reps, with notes and full workout history in Free. You can create unlimited routines and custom exercises. Premium adds detailed charts, personal records across rep ranges and the exercise-history view from the workout screen; see Free and Premium. RepCount does not automatically prescribe the next load.
That makes it useful if you already have a progression rule from a coach or program. For example, you might log 3 sets of 8 at 40 kg, then choose whether to add a rep or weight next time based on your plan and how the sets felt. The app keeps the record; the example is not a universal prescription.
Hevy: logging, social features and Pro recommendations
Hevy may appeal if sharing workouts with friends is part of what keeps you training. Its feature guide lists tracking and social features in Free, and progressive overload recommendations in Pro. Free allows four routines and seven custom exercises; Pro allows unlimited of each. For a closer look at the two loggers, see RepCount vs Hevy.
Fitbod: recommendations for the next session
Fitbod's documentation describes recommendations using your history, goals, recovery and equipment, including suggested weights and reps. You can adjust what it suggests. Fitbod's subscription guide lists personalized recommendations as a subscription feature and describes a trial for new users. Check the store for current terms.
A recommendation cannot know exactly how you feel on a given day. Treat it as a starting point and adjust to your ability, technique and the plan you're following.
Try the workflow that matters to you
Log the same representative workout in your shortlist. Check how easily you can find an earlier session, whether the free tier accommodates your routine, and what charts or recommendations cost. If you want guidance, try changing a suggested target too. For a broader shortlist, see our workout tracker selection guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need an app to progressively overload?
No. A notebook or spreadsheet can record your sets, reps and weights. An app can make that history easier to review, and some apps also suggest future workouts.
Does RepCount recommend my next weight?
RepCount records your workouts and lets you review your history; you decide what to lift next. Detailed charts and the exercise-history view from the workout screen require Premium.