Which app is better for simple private logging?

ShadowSets is better aligned with simple and private local-first logging.

Which app is better for social motivation?

Hevy may fit better if community features are your top priority.

Can ShadowSets users still track progress deeply?

Yes. History, PR context, streaks, and weekly goal cover core progress needs.

ShadowSets Comparisons

ShadowSets vs Hevy

Choose ShadowSets if you want offline-first logging with no account friction and no-subscription positioning. Choose Hevy if community and social features are your priority.

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Offline-first · No subscriptions

Choose ShadowSets if

You want to start logging without account setup.
You care about offline reliability in poor-connectivity gyms.
You prefer no-subscription positioning.

Choose this alternative if

You want social/community interaction around workouts.
You prioritize connected ecosystem features over minimal logging.

Comparison table

Criteria	ShadowSets	Hevy
Offline-first logging	Core workflow designed for offline use.	Online-connected experience is more central.
Account needed to start	No account required to begin logging.	Account-centric ecosystem is more common.
Logging speed focus	Built around quick day and set entry.	Broader social surface can add UI overhead.
Pricing posture	No-subscription positioning is explicit.	Pricing depends on current app model.
Product scope	Simple logger with streaks, PRs, weekly goal.	Includes stronger community emphasis.