The Problem: Too Many Apps, Not Enough All-in-One
If you're serious about strength training, you know the problem: you need at least 2 apps. One for workouts (Hevy, Strong), one for nutrition (MyFitnessPal, Yazio). And none does both properly.
Until GymTool.
MyFitnessPal: The Pioneer That Stagnated
MyFitnessPal revolutionized nutrition tracking 10 years ago. But in 2026:
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❌ Weaknesses:
Hevy: The Rising Star of Tracking
Hevy has won over the gym community with its modern interface and social features.
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GymTool: The Challenger Changing the Rules
GymTool was built from day one to solve this fragmentation problem.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
| Criteria | GymTool | MyFitnessPal | Hevy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workout tracking | ✅ Full | ❌ None | ✅ Full |
| Nutrition tracking | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ❌ None |
| Food scanner | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Progress & PRs | ✅ Auto | ❌ | ✅ Limited |
| Price | Freemium | ~$80/yr | ~$50/yr |
| Ads | ❌ None | ✅ Yes | ❌ None |
| Apps needed | 1 | 2+ | 2+ |
Our Verdict
If you must choose one app for workouts AND nutrition, GymTool is the logical choice. It's the only app combining the three essential pillars — workouts, nutrition, analytics — in a fast, modern interface.
MyFitnessPal remains relevant if you only need nutrition tracking. Hevy is still solid if you only want a workout tracker. But why use two apps when one does it all?