FollowSet6 November 2026 · 4 min read
Hevy alternative? Use FollowSet for saved workout videos
Short version: Hevy is a workout tracker. FollowSet's focus is different: it turns workout videos you saved from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook into a plan you follow set by set and log. If that is your problem, FollowSet may fit. If it is not, you may not need a second app.
Two different starting points
A workout tracker starts from the log: you decide what to train and record it. FollowSet starts from your saves. You share a workout video, screenshots, a screen recording, a photo of a gym whiteboard or pasted text, and FollowSet reads the exercises, sets and reps for you. Anything it isn't sure about is highlighted for a one-tap check. Then you follow the workout in the gym with a rest timer and log every lift.
When each fits
A workout tracker may fit if:
- You already know what you will train and mainly want somewhere to record it.
- You don't save workout videos, or you are happy to type them in yourself.
- You are happy with the app you use today.
FollowSet may fit if:
- You have a folder of saved Reels, TikToks or Shorts that you never get around to using.
- You want those videos turned into workouts you can follow and log, with the creator credited.
- You want programs built from your saves: repeat 2 to 4 saved workouts for 4 to 8 weeks, with a target for every set.
You don't have to choose forever. You can bring your Hevy history in, and export yours any time.
What FollowSet does
- Imports: video links from Instagram (Reels, posts and photo carousels), TikTok, YouTube (regular videos and Shorts; it reads a video itself up to about 3 minutes, and a longer video only if the workout is written in the description) and Facebook (3 free, then Pro), plus screenshots, screen recordings, a photo of a whiteboard and pasted text.
- Training: a rest timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, a weight and reps log, last-time and next-time suggestions, supersets, circuits, EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, a plate calculator and RPE.
- Progress: personal records, charts, a calendar, badges and streaks, and body weight from Apple Health if you turn it on.
- Exercises: 252 exercises with 3D demos and highlighted muscles. Browse the exercise guides.
- No account needed. Your workouts sync through your own iCloud. See how imports work and the Privacy Policy.
Moving your history
FollowSet can import your history from Hevy and Strong, and you can export your history from Settings any time. That makes it easy to try FollowSet without starting from zero, and to leave if it isn't for you.
Free and Pro
The free plan lets you follow and log workouts, import screenshots, recordings and text (a few a month), and use progress, records, badges and the 252 exercise demos. Your first 3 video links are free, then importing straight from a video link is part of Pro, with no limit on imports. Pro Monthly is $4.99 a month. Pro Yearly is $34.99 a year with a 1-week free trial. These are US prices; see pricing for the full list. To compare any app on the same terms, use our buyer's checklist.
Questions
Is FollowSet a replacement for Hevy?
It depends on what you need. Hevy is a workout tracker. FollowSet's focus is turning saved workout videos into a plan you follow and log. You can also bring your Hevy history into FollowSet.
Can I import my Hevy history?
Yes. FollowSet can import your history from Hevy or Strong, and you can export yours any time.
Do I need a paid plan to try it?
No. The free plan lets you follow and log workouts and import screenshots, a screen recording, a photo of a whiteboard or pasted text. Your first 3 video links are free, then importing from a video link is part of Pro, and Pro Yearly starts with a 1-week free trial.
Do I need an account?
No. FollowSet works without one. Signing in with Apple or email is optional.
Try it: Download FollowSet on the App Store. New to importing? Read how to turn Instagram workout Reels into a gym log. Hevy and Strong are trademarks of their owners; FollowSet is not affiliated with them.