What features does Anvil Workout have?

Anvil Workout includes workout program creation with sets, reps, weight targets, rest timers, and supersets. During workouts, you get real-time set tracking with a haptic rest countdown, automatic personal record detection, and a Live Activity on the Lock Screen. After workouts, you can review volume charts, weekly frequency, estimated 1RM progression, and muscle group distribution.

How does Anvil Workout compare to other workout apps?

Anvil Workout is built for lifters who want a focused, distraction-free gym experience. Unlike apps that require monthly subscriptions and cloud accounts, Anvil Workout is a one-time purchase with no recurring fees, works offline, and keeps all data on your device. It also supports Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, automatic personal records, and Apple Health integration.

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Anvil Workout

Plan your workout. Follow the flow.
Track your progress.

Anvil Workout is a strength training app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Plan workouts, track sets and reps in the gym, and review progress over time. One-time purchase — no subscription, no account required, no ads, no in-app analytics. Your workouts stay on your device.

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Anvil Workout dashboard showing weekly workout count, streak, weekly plan, and recommended next workout

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Build Programs

Start with a proven program like Starting Strength or Push/Pull/Legs, or build your own with exercises, sets, reps, weight targets, rest timers, and supersets.

Train with Flow

Workout timer, set-by-set tracking, rest countdown with haptic feedback, pause and resume. Add notes per exercise. Just follow the screen.

Track Progress

Automatic personal record detection for weight and reps. Volume charts, weekly frequency, estimated 1RM progression, and muscle group distribution.

Apple Watch App

Log sets, skip exercises, and receive haptic wrist vibration cues when your rest timer finishes—fully offline from your wrist. Includes watch widget.

Designed for iPad

Plan routines on a spacious split layout. In the gym, use the two-column active workout screen to see current logging and upcoming sets side-by-side.

Apple Health

Workouts sync to HealthKit automatically. Calories burned and heart rate from Apple Watch show up in your workout history.

Built for lifters who just want to train

Clean, focused, and fast. No clutter, no upsells, no distractions between you and your next set.

Workout programs list with Upper Body marked as favorite, plus Leg Day, Pull Day, and Push Day — **Programs**Build and favorite your routines. Duplicate and tweak as you progress.

Workout history showing recent sessions with duration, calories, and heart rate — **History**Every session with duration, calories, and heart rate from Apple Health.

Exercise library showing built-in exercises by name, muscle group, and equipment — **Exercise library**25+ built-in exercises. Add your own. Filter by muscle group.

Stats showing training volume and frequency charts plus 1RM estimate — **Stats that matter**Training volume, weekly frequency, and estimated 1RM progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Anvil Workout require a subscription?

No. Anvil Workout is a one-time purchase with no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no hidden costs. You pay once and get all features forever, including future updates.

Does Anvil Workout work offline?

Yes. Anvil Workout works 100% offline. All workout data is stored locally on your iPhone. There is no account to create, no cloud dependency, and no data sent to external servers.

Does it sync with Apple Health?

Yes. Completed workouts automatically sync to Apple HealthKit, including workout duration and calories burned. If you have an Apple Watch, heart rate data also appears in your workout history.

What can I track?

You can create full workout programs with exercises, sets, reps, weight targets, rest timers, and supersets. During workouts, sets are tracked in real time on your iPhone (with Live Activity) or on your wrist using our native Apple Watch companion app, which features haptic rest alerts. After workouts, you can review volume charts, weekly frequency, estimated 1RM progression, muscle group distribution, and automatically detected personal records.

How is Anvil Workout different from other gym apps?

Anvil Workout is built for lifters who want a focused, distraction-free gym experience. Unlike apps that require monthly subscriptions and cloud accounts, Anvil Workout is a one-time purchase that works offline and keeps all data on your device. It includes native support for iPad (ideal for gym stands) and a fully offline Apple Watch companion app to log sets from your wrist, alongside Live Activity and Apple Health integration.