UK buying guide
Best workout logging app in the UK
The honest answer is unglamorous: the best app is the one you can use between sets, review after four weeks and leave without losing your training history.
Quick answer
If you need a public app now, Hevy and Strong are the obvious shortlist: both are mature, publicly available and support mobile logging, with Hevy listing Apple Watch, WearOS and web access and Strong listing iPhone, Android and Apple Watch. If you are UK-based, accept an iOS preview, and want next targets plus coach review, IronThane is worth testing. It is not the choice if you need Android or an App Store install today.
UK fit comparison
| Priority | Hevy | Strong | IronThane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Install today | Hevy lists iOS and Android. | Strong lists iPhone, Android and Apple Watch. | Registered iPhone preview; not on the App Store yet. |
| Fast logging | Workout logging, routine planning, set markers and rest timers. | Mature logger designed to stay out of your way. | Workout log with records and progress. |
| Progression | Exercise charts, personal records and estimated one-rep max. | History, charts and tracking of best sets and maximum 1RM. | Next targets, 5/3/1, double progression and stall resets. |
| Data exit | Check your account’s official export options. | Strong says your data can be exported at any time. | Strong CSV import plus IronThane import/export. |
| UK angle | Global product. | Global product. | Made by Adam Ball in the UK. |
| Trade-off | Broad feature surface may include sections you do not use. | Primarily self-directed logging rather than coach proposals. | Preview availability and iOS-only limitation. |
Five checks before you choose
- Set entry: open the app and log a warm-up set in under 10 seconds during a trial.
- Progress view: can you see per-lift history, not only weekly streaks?
- Export: request or create an export before you pay for anything.
- Device reality: check phone, watch and desktop support against your actual equipment.
- Progression method: match the app to your programme instead of rebuilding your programme around the app.
A practical UK recommendation
For most lifters, start with a mature public logger and import a month of history. Choose Hevy if social routines, WearOS or a web view matter. Choose Strong if you want a simpler, established log. Trial IronThane if the missing piece is a next target, a coach review step and a rank ladder—and you can use a registered-iPhone preview.
Sources
Competitor facts checked on 17 October 2026 against Hevy’s official website and Strong’s official website. IronThane facts checked against the IronThane website on the same date. This page intentionally omits prices, ratings and store-ranking claims.
FAQs
What is the best workout logging app in the UK?
There is no single best. Hevy and Strong are mature public options with broad device support. IronThane is UK-made and coach-first, but it is an iOS preview for registered iPhones, so it is only right if you accept preview software.
Is Hevy or Strong available in the UK?
Both are public products with official sites. Hevy lists iOS and Android; Strong lists iPhone, Android and Apple Watch. Regional features can differ, so check the official UK listing and terms before you subscribe.
Is IronThane a UK app?
IronThane is made by Adam Ball in the UK. It is an iOS preview for registered iPhones and is not on the App Store yet.
What matters more than a slick interface?
Fast set entry, reliable history, usable progress charts, export/import and a backup route. A logger that slows your rest periods will hurt training more than a missing theme or social feed.