Alternatives
Looking for a Strong, Hevy, FitNotes, or JEFIT alternative?
IronBuddy is an Android workout tracker for lifters who want offline use, no account, no ads, and no subscription. This page explains who IronBuddy fits, who it does not, and how to compare any workout app on the same criteria.
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5-day free trial, then €6.99 once · No subscription
Who IronBuddy is for
- You want to log workouts with no signal or Wi-Fi.
- You would rather not create an account or sign in.
- You do not want ads or a subscription.
- You want your training data stored on your own device.
- You train with an Android phone.
Who IronBuddy may not be for
- You use an iPhone. IronBuddy is Android-only for now.
- You want automatic cloud sync between devices. IronBuddy does not operate a sync service, but you can export a backup and import it on another device you own.
- You want a social feed, friends, or leaderboards. IronBuddy has no accounts, so it has none of these.
Six questions to ask of any workout app
Most reasons people look for a different workout tracker come down to the same few questions. Here is how IronBuddy answers each one, and how you can check the same thing for any app before you commit.
Does it work offline?
IronBuddy: Yes. Logging, history, and the exercise library work without a connection.
How to check any app: Switch on airplane mode and try to log a workout.
Does it require an account?
IronBuddy: No. There is no sign-up or sign-in.
How to check any app: Open the app for the first time and see whether it asks you to register before you can log a set.
Does it show ads?
IronBuddy: No ads.
How to check any app: Look for “Contains ads” under the app's name on Google Play.
How is it priced?
IronBuddy: A free trial, then a one-time €6.99 purchase. No subscription.
How to check any app: Look for “In-app purchases” on Google Play and read what is sold and how it renews.
Where does your data live?
IronBuddy: On your device. It is not sent to IronBuddy servers.
How to check any app: Read the Data safety section on Google Play and the app's privacy policy.
Can you export your history?
IronBuddy: Yes: a JSON copy of your data, a PDF of your active split, and an automatic backup file.
How to check any app: Look in the app's settings for export or backup options before you log months of data.
Comparing apps by name
This page does not list other apps' prices, features, or policies. Those change often, and stating them here would risk getting them wrong. To compare IronBuddy with Strong, Hevy, FitNotes, JEFIT, or any other tracker, run the checks above against each app's current Google Play listing and website.
Strong, Hevy, FitNotes, and JEFIT are trademarks of their respective owners. IronBuddy is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Switching from another app
Before you move away from any app, export your history if the app allows it and keep the file as an archive. In IronBuddy you can start a fresh log from today. Your current working weights on the main lifts are usually enough to pick up where you left off, and our guide to logging your workouts covers what is worth recording.
Questions about switching
Is IronBuddy affiliated with Strong, Hevy, FitNotes, or JEFIT?
No. IronBuddy has no affiliation with those products. Their names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here only to describe what people search for.
Can I try IronBuddy before paying?
Yes. IronBuddy is free to download and includes a free trial (currently 5 days). After the trial, a one-time in-app purchase of €6.99 is required to keep using it.
Get IronBuddy on Google Play
Free to download with a 5-day free trial. After the trial, pay €6.99 once to keep using IronBuddy. No account, no ads, no subscription.