# Pencil Workout Log — Workout Log

> Workout Log (iPhone/iPad app by Robin Alexander Laumb.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-workout-log/id6757395509 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robin Alexander Laumb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866605028)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 207 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Hindi and 17 more
- Released: 2026-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-workout-log/id6757395509/reviews.md

## What is Pencil Workout Log?

Pencil — the workout log that keeps up

Track strength, cardio, yoga, and stretching. Plan your week, follow your progress, and stay organized — with no required account, no ads, and no unnecessary noise. Pencil’s core features work offline, so your workout never depends on your connection.

Built for the way you actually train
Pencil doesn’t force you into a rigid start-and-stop flow. Build or import a plan, add exercises as you go, log what matters to you, and see how your training develops over time.

Plan your entire training week
• View your Training Calendar by month, week, or agenda
• Create one-time workouts or plans that repeat daily, weekly, every other week, or monthly
• Connect Apple Calendar on your terms, or keep plans entirely in Pencil
• Get reminders and mark workouts complete, moved, or skipped

Fast, flexible workout logging
• Log individual sets for standard, bodyweight, pyramid, drop set, static, and cardio exercises
• Track reps, weight, time, and distance without breaking your flow
• Add an exercise to your current session without changing the original plan
• Use tags, notes, favorites, and search to find exercises and history
• Use the built-in stopwatch with countdown, delayed start, and lap times

Strength, yoga, and stretching in one place
• Search 873 strength and stretching exercises with images, instructions, and muscle filters
• Explore 48 curated yoga poses and 123 stretching exercises
• Get moving with 16 ready-made yoga and stretching routines
• Follow a guided player with time, progress, what’s next, and clear controls
• See which muscles an exercise or entire plan targets

Progress you can put to work
• See your activity heatmap, training rhythm, current streak, and completion rate
• Follow charts, tables, tonnage, and total weight lifted over time
• Test or estimate your RM with guided strength testing
• Review one unified activity history without counting the same workout twice
• Export CSV data and create or restore JSON backups

On iPhone, Apple Watch, and your Home Screen
• Log from Apple Watch and keep data in sync through iCloud
• Follow active workouts with Live Activities and Dynamic Island
• See upcoming plans and training status in widgets
• Open Quick Log from Spotlight and Shortcuts
• Connect Apple Health for activity data, time in daylight, and Training Readiness

Free and Pro
Free is ideal for a fast, focused workout log with up to 2 active training plans. Pencil Pro unlocks unlimited plans, advanced mode, iCloud sync, Apple Watch sync, exercise images, and advanced planning tools.

Make Pencil yours with light, dark, or system appearance, multiple accent colors, and two display styles. The app supports 28 languages, including English, Norwegian, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese.

Log fast. Stay organized. Make progress that lasts.

Terms and Privacy:
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://pencilapp.no/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pencil Pro (Månedlig) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pencil Pro (Årlig) | $89.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2026-08-13

Pencil 4 is our biggest update yet.

• A new Training Calendar with month, week, and agenda views, recurring plans, reminders, and optional Apple Calendar connection.
• Yoga and stretching are now full parts of Pencil, with dedicated libraries, 16 ready-made routines, and a guided player.
• Individual set logging now works across all six exercise types, including cardio and static exercises.
• A redesigned streak and activity view, richer Insights, heatmaps, and one unified history for Pencil and Health workouts.
• New widgets, Live Activities, Dynamic Island support, a Spotlight shortcut, and more reliable Apple Watch sync through iCloud.
• A cleaner Dashboard, improved exercise discovery, better plan sharing and importing, plus many fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.50.0 — 2026-06-04

Pencil 3.50.0 makes your workout log more complete, faster to use, and easier to rely on.

New in this version:
• Better Apple Watch support with easier logging and more robust sync
• iCloud sync, backup, and recovery of deleted workout programs
• Improved set logging with larger touch targets and better support for larger text
• Cleaner session flow, where "End Workout" only appears when a session is actually active
• New and improved workout programs, templates, and exercise setups
• Multiple improvements in insights, history, sharing, and stability

Thank you for using Pencil!

### 3.20.0 — 2026-05-08

This version makes Pencil simpler, faster, and more useful in your training routine:

- Share workout programs with a link or code
- Import shared programs directly into Pencil
- New Insights page with a better overview of your training
- New RM test for smarter strength testing
- More realistic suggestions when starting an RM test

In short: easier sharing, better insights, and smarter strength testing.

### 3.10.0 — 2026-04-16

A bigger update with a faster flow and more useful training tools.

New exercise archive right from the dashboard.
Search faster. Browse by muscles, categories, and equipment.
See exercise details, images, and instructions inside the app.

New built-in stopwatch.
Use T-minus, lap times, and quick timing without extra apps.
Link the stopwatch to cardio and static exercises for easier logging.

More languages across the app.
Pencil now supports a much broader language lineup on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Share history across matching exercises.
Keep your progress together even when you move or rebuild your programs.

Cleaner dashboard and faster navigation.
It is easier to get started, find the right plan, and log with less friction.

### 3.7.2 — 2026-04-09

Bug fixes.

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