2 September 2026 · Mark Stent
Strong App Alternatives: The Best Options for Lifters in 2026
If you want a Strong app alternative, the short answer is that it depends on what you missed about Strong: for a clean strength log that works fully offline and imports your Strong history for free, Setkord is the pick; if you want a big social feed, look at Hevy; if you want structured pre-built programs, look at Boostcamp. Strong is a genuinely good app, so the goal here is not to talk you out of it - it is to help you find the tracker that fits how you actually train.
I build Setkord, so I have a horse in this race. I have tried to keep the rest of this fair.
Why people look for a Strong alternative
Most people search for a Strong alternative for one of a few honest reasons: they want more of the app behind a paywall, they want a fresher design, they want something that behaves better with a bad gym signal, or they simply want to see what else is out there before they commit years of training history to one place. Whatever the reason, the thing that matters most is that your new app can bring your old data with it. Starting from a blank slate is the single biggest reason people abandon a switch.
The main Strong alternatives
| App | Best for | Works offline | Import from Strong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setkord | Strength-first lifters who want a fast, offline log | Yes, local-first | Yes, free CSV import |
| Hevy | Lifters who want a social feed and a big community | Varies | Check current app |
| Boostcamp | People who want ready-made programs to follow | Varies | Check current app |
| Strong | The original clean, no-frills tracker | Varies | n/a |
I have deliberately kept the offline and import columns for the other apps general. Those details change between versions, and I would rather you check the current app than trust a claim I cannot verify today. What I can speak to with confidence is Setkord.
Hevy
Hevy is the most popular Strong alternative for a reason: it pairs solid logging with a social layer, so you can follow friends, share sessions and get a bit of accountability from the feed. If training feels more fun when it is a little bit social, Hevy is the obvious place to look. If you find feeds distracting and just want to log and leave, that same strength can feel like noise.
Boostcamp
Boostcamp leans into structured programs. If you would rather follow a well-known, pre-built plan than build your own, it gives you a library of programs to run. It is a good fit for someone who wants the programming decided for them. If you already know exactly what you want to train and just need a fast place to record it, that program-first shape is more than you need.
Setkord
Setkord is what I would reach for if you liked Strong's focus but wanted it to be genuinely offline and strength-first.
- It is local-first, so it works fully offline. Every set logs instantly with no signal and syncs the moment you are back online. No spinners, no lost sets in a basement gym.
- Logging is fast. Your last session's numbers pre-fill, so a working set is a tap or two.
- Personal records are detected automatically and an estimated 1RM is charted for every lift, so you can watch strength climb.
- You get routines, a curated program library, muscle-balance stats and body measurements without paying anything.
- Free CSV import from Strong (and Hevy) brings your real history across, so you do not start from zero.
The core is free forever. Pro removes limits (like the routine cap and the 12-month history window) and adds the deeper Insights, PDF export and routine sharing. There is no AI coach and no gimmicks - it is a lifting log that respects your time.
How to move your Strong data across
This is the part that stops most people, and it is genuinely simple:
- In Strong, export your workout history to CSV.
- In Setkord, use Import from Strong & Hevy and select that file.
- Your sessions, exercises and numbers land in your new log, ready to build on.
Because import is free, you can try the switch without committing to anything. If it is not for you, you have lost nothing but ten minutes.
Try Setkord
Setkord is free on iPhone. Download it, import your Strong history in a couple of minutes, and log your next session offline to see how it feels. If you want a closer head to head, read Setkord vs Strong or Setkord vs Hevy. If you want the wider field, here are the best workout tracking apps.
FAQ
What is the best free alternative to Strong? For a strength-first log, Setkord's free core is generous: unlimited workouts, automatic PRs, estimated 1RM, routines, muscle-balance stats and free import from Strong, with no session cap. See the best free workout tracker for the wider picture.
Can I move my Strong data to another app? Yes. Strong lets you export your history as a CSV, and any app worth switching to should let you import it. Setkord imports Strong CSV files for free.
Which Strong alternative works best offline? Setkord is built local-first, so it works fully offline and syncs when you are back online. Offline behaviour varies between other apps and versions, so check the current app if that matters to you.
Is Hevy or Setkord better? They are built for different lifters. Hevy leans social with a community feed; Setkord leans strength-first and fully offline. If you want the social side, try Hevy; if you want a fast, private, offline log, try Setkord.