Forge: Structured Guides
structured self-improvement
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This app offers structured self-improvement through guided practices inspired by Benjamin Franklin's methods. It provides multi-week guides focused on essential skills, decision-making, boundary setting, and more, helping users track their growth over time.
What's New in Forge
3.2.3
May 26, 2026
A new name that better describes our app. The app is now Forge: Structured Guides. This newest version also includes several interface improvements and minor fixes.
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What is Forge: Structured Guides?
Forge: Structured Guides is a self-improvement app that uses structured, multi-week guides inspired by Benjamin Franklin's method of virtue cultivation. It helps users focus on specific areas of personal growth and track their progress over time.
What are the different guides available in Forge: Structured Guides?
Forge: Structured Guides offers six structured guides: Essential Skills, Decision-Making Lens, Boundary Setting, Recovery Fundamentals, Franklin's Original (13 virtues), and Practical Life Skills.
How does Forge: Structured Guides help users track their growth?
Users can celebrate their growth over time by marking their progress. The app encourages users to note when they are succeeding in cultivating a virtue or skill, showing less failure as they advance.
Is my data secure in Forge: Structured Guides?
Yes, your data is stored locally on your device, ensuring privacy. You can also enable biometric authentication for an added layer of security to protect access to the app.
What is the subscription model for Forge: Structured Guides?
Most features of Forge: Structured Guides are free. A subscription is available for access to Widget Studio, which allows you to design custom home screen widgets, and to support the app's development. Subscription plans include a Monthly Plan for $5.99 and a Yearly Plan for $39.99.
Can I cancel my subscription to Forge: Structured Guides?
Yes, you can manage your subscription plans and turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can do this by going to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
What devices does Forge: Structured Guides support?
Forge: Structured Guides is currently supported on iPhones. The app was last updated on May 26, 2026, and has a rating of 5.0 stars from 4 ratings.
How often is Forge: Structured Guides updated?
The app was last updated on May 26, 2026, with version 3.2.3. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.