Best progress photo apps for Android (2026)
Several of the best-known progress photo apps are iPhone-only. These are the options that actually run on Android, and how they differ.
Short answer
On Android, ProgressLens is the most complete private option (ghost overlay, measurements, one-time Pro). Photo Progress: Before - After is the most downloaded simple comparison app, and Fitness Camera offers pose matching with transformation videos. GainFrame is not available on Android.
Disclosure: we make ProgressLens, so it’s listed first. Details about other apps come from their own store listings, websites and help pages as of October 2026; prices and features change, so check the listing before you pay. We name each app’s weaknesses and our own.
| App | Matching help | Measurements | Privacy | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProgressLens | Ghost overlay + grid | 6 + charts | On device, no account | One-time Pro |
| Photo Progress: Before - After | — | Limited | Private album with lock | Ads + in-app purchases |
| Fitness Camera: Progress Photo | Pose-match shutter | Yes | Device | In-app purchases |
| Body Tracker (Thumbstone Labs) | Automatic alignment | Weight | Check listing | Subscription plans |
| Hevy | — | Weight, waist free | Hevy account | Free + Pro |
| Google Photos (Locked Folder) | No | No | On device (Locked Folder) | Free |
Why Android users have fewer choices
Many small fitness apps launch on iPhone first and some never port. If you switch phones later, check that your app exists on both, and that its backup works across them. ProgressLens backups restore on either platform.
1. ProgressLens
- iPhone, iPad, Android
- Free · 10 check-in days
- Pro one-time ($14.99 US)
- No account
- On-device
Best for: Android users who want consistent photos with measurements and no subscription.
Native Android app with the same features as on iPhone: ghost overlay camera, custom labels, six measurements, comparisons, reminders and ZIP backups you can save to Drive or your computer.
Good
- Ghost overlay of your last photo, per pose
- Six body measurements with trend charts beside the photos
- No subscription: one-time Pro
- No account; photos never in your camera roll or a cloud
- Same app on iPhone and Android, 11 languages
Watch out
- No AI analysis or body-fat estimate
- No video timelapse export (use our free web tool)
- No app-specific passcode (use your phone’s lock)
- No Apple Health or Health Connect sync
2. Photo Progress: Before - After
- Android
- 100K+ downloads
- Ads
Best for: a locked album with quick comparisons.
A simple, popular comparison app with a lockable private album, zoom and import/export, per its Play listing.
Good
- Lock built in
- Large user base
Watch out
- Ads
- No overlay mentioned
- Few measurements
3. Fitness Camera: Progress Photo
- Android
- 10K+ downloads
Best for: people who want transformation videos on Android.
Its listing describes a pose-match shutter, previous-shot guidance, body-part albums, measurements, collages and transformation videos.
Good
- Pose-matching shutter
- Videos and collages
Watch out
- Smaller developer
- Check what’s paid
4. Body Tracker – Progress Photos (Thumbstone Labs)
- Android, iPhone
Best for: hands-off alignment if you’re fine with a subscription.
Automatic pose-based alignment, comparisons and time-lapse, with recurring plans listed on its pricing page.
Good
- Automatic alignment
- Time-lapse
Watch out
- Subscription
- Automatic alignment can crop or stretch photos
5. Hevy
- Android, iPhone
- Workout log
Best for: lifters already on Hevy.
Progress photos (one per day) and weight/waist are free in Hevy; more measurements need Pro.
Good
- One app for workouts and photos
Watch out
- No separate poses or overlay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best progress photo app for Android?
ProgressLens is a strong all-round choice: native Android, ghost overlay, measurements, private storage and a one-time Pro. Photo Progress: Before - After is the most downloaded simple comparison app. Fitness Camera has a pose-matching shutter and transformation videos.
Is GainFrame on Android?
Not as of October 2026. GainFrame’s own blog says it’s iPhone-only. ProgressLens is available on both.
Can I keep progress photos private on Android without an app?
Google Photos’ Locked Folder keeps photos out of your main gallery and backups. It doesn’t help you match angles or track measurements, though.
Which Android version does ProgressLens need?
Android 7.0 or later.