# Rack Strength — Workout Tracker & AI Coach

> Intelligent strength training tracker with real-time watch integration and per-muscle recovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Aviv Noah.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rack-strength/id6760419667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aviv Noah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884369241)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rack-strength/id6760419667/reviews.md

## What is Rack Strength?

Turn your watch into a strength training powerhouse - with intelligence no other app has.

Rack is the only strength training app that combines real-time watch integration with per-muscle-group recovery intelligence. Track from your wrist. Get pre-workout readiness briefs. Let Rack learn how your body responds to training - and watch its recommendations get smarter with every session.

ON YOUR WRIST
Hot-Swap - equipment taken mid-workout? Swap any exercise without stopping your activity. Your watch keeps counting. Both exercises are recorded. No workarounds. No data loss.

DataBuffer - phone in your locker. Basement gym. No signal. Rack queues every set directly on your watch and syncs the moment you reconnect. Nothing is lost.

Training Readiness that knows you did leg day. Rack records your workouts as proper Strength activities - feeding your Training Load and Training Readiness correctly.

INTELLIGENCE BUILT ON YOUR DATA                                               

Pre-Workout Brief: readiness score, per-muscle recovery status, and load balance analysis - before every session. Not generic advice. Specific to what you lifted, when, and how much.

Training Alerts: Rack watches for volume imbalances, unusual load spikes, and patterns that precede plateaus. You get flagged before problems become setbacks.                                    

The longer you train with Rack, the more it learns about your body. No auto-pilot. Your data, your decisions.                                             

BUILT FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS
- Real-time watch sync with Hot-Swap and DataBuffer
- Per-muscle-group recovery tracking (tau-decay model)
- Pre-Workout Brief with readiness and load balance
- 500+ exercises with muscle group categorization
- Automatic PR detection and history
- Live heart rate during every set
- No 50-step limit. No locked order
- Reorder or swap exercises mid-workout
- Full workout history with calendar view
- Apple Health and HealthKit integration
- iCloud sync across devices
- CSV export for your data

Supported devices: Fenix 7 series, Forerunner 965, Epix 2, Venu 3, Enduro 2 and 50+ other models.

PLANS                                                                                                                                                  
Start Logging free - unlimited workout logging, full exercise library (read-only), basic watch sync, and 30-day history. Pro unlocks Hot-Swap, Offline mode, custom exercises, progressive overload tracking, training intelligence features, and full history. $8.99/month, $44.99/year, or $89.99 Lifetime (Early-birds' pricing).

Join the lifters who brought watch-first training to the rack. Discover Intelligence that knows your training.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time watch sync
- Per-muscle group recovery tracking
- Pre-workout readiness briefs
- Automatic PR detection
- Live heart rate monitoring
- CSV data export
- Apple Health integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $54.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rack Charter Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |
| Training Audit | $1.49 | one-time |
| Training Audit 3-Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $89.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $149.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rack-strength/id6760419667/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great option to Hevy for Garmin Users

*2026-07-06*

I used to use Hevy to log my weight workouts with the Apple Watch companion app until I switched to a Garmin watch.  Then I was stuck logging my workouts on both my watch and Hevy since Hevy doesn’t have a Garmin companion app and they have said publicly that they have no intention of supporting Garmin.  Luckily I found this app with  does the same thing but is for Garmin.  Now I can log my workouts on my watch like I used to.  Also, you can send your workouts to your watch and log them completely without a phone which you can’t do on Hevy that I know of.  A great Hevy / Garmin alternative!

Not to mention, you can import your Hevy workouts into the app so you don’t have to start from scratch!

**Developer response:** This is the exact story I hoped to hear Ernie, thank you for taking the time to write it. Coming from a Garmin watch and being stuck double-logging in Hevy was the  Rack exists, and I'm really glad the Hevy import let you pick up where you left off instead of starting over. Enjoy logging straight from your watch, and reach out anytime!
- Noah

### 5/5 — App terrible

*2026-05-06*

The app will random kick you off, can't get to connect to Strava by far one of the worst strength training app I have used

**Developer response:** Hey Wyatt, founder here. 

The kick-outs shouldn't happen, and that one's on me to fix. If you can email support@rackstrength.com with your watch model and roughly when it crashed, I'll trace the logs and push a fix.

Strava is paused right now while I sort out a partner-side issue. It's coming back. Sorry the timing landed on you.

Thanks for the honest feedback. I read every reply.

### 5/5 — Does what I need it to!

*2026-04-15*

I had been searching for an app that worked with my Garmin watch that would make building workouts easier, but also allow me to see the required weight I programmed with each movement on watch so that I could stop fiddling with my phone at the gym. This app solved both problems! The developer has also been fast to reply to found bugs and has been fast to fix them. Over all no complaints so far!

**Developer response:** Thank you!

You named some of the main pain points I built Rack for: programming a session once, and seeing the target weight on the watch so your phone stays in your gym bag between sets. Glad it's landing that way.

Keep the bug reports coming. If something ever feels off - a sync hiccup, a missing exercise, a set that didn't register, please reach out!

## Frequently asked questions about Rack Strength

### What devices does Rack Strength support?

Rack Strength supports a wide range of Garmin devices, including the Fenix 7 series, Forerunner 965, Epix 2, Venu 3, and Enduro 2, among over 50 other models. It is also available on iPhone.

### How does Rack Strength track recovery?

Rack Strength uses a tau-decay model to track per-muscle-group recovery. This intelligence is built on your training data, providing specific insights into how your body is recovering.

### Can I use Rack Strength without a phone signal?

Yes, Rack Strength features a DataBuffer that queues every set directly on your watch, even without a phone signal. It syncs automatically once you reconnect, ensuring no data is lost.

### What are the subscription options for Rack Strength?

Rack Strength offers a free tier for logging workouts with basic sync and 30-day history. Pro features, including Hot-Swap, Offline mode, and advanced training intelligence, are available via a monthly ($8.99), yearly ($54.99), or lifetime ($89.99) subscription, with a 14-day free trial for monthly and annual plans.

### How often is Rack Strength updated?

The latest version of Rack Strength is 2.1.2, and it was last updated on June 25, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### Does Rack Strength have ads?

No, Rack Strength does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with basic features, and premium features are unlocked through paid subscription plans.

### What is the age rating for Rack Strength?

Rack Strength has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages interested in strength training.

### Can I export my workout data from Rack Strength?

Yes, Rack Strength allows you to export your workout data in CSV format. This enables you to analyze your progress further or use the data with other applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.9 — 2026-08-20

New home screen. A 3D muscle map shows what you've trained and what's recovered, and you can drag sessions around the week.

Fit Score: one number for cardio, consistency and strength, with a breakdown of exactly which inputs are missing. Dumbbell lifts now score, per hand.

AI Coach is a status briefing now, not a menu.

Workouts imported from Hevy and Strong link to the exercise catalog, so they count toward strength scoring instead of sitting as one-off rows.

Fixed a launch crash, and a case where a full device left the app unable to start.

Home opens faster and no longer redraws while idle. On the watch, back and undo no longer freeze or log a set to the wrong exercise.

### 2.1.5 — 2026-07-09

- Garmin watch: full offline workout support on compact watches, so you can track every set, rep, and rest without your phone nearby and sync it all to Garmin Connect afterward.
- Smoother rest timer on the watch, with cleaner set confirmation and superset labeling.
- Routine sync is now safer: your exercises and cardio blocks stay put after a workout instead of ever getting dropped.
- More reliable Garmin Connect uploads, including workouts queued while offline.
- Fixed app imports that could fail to load your history.
- Fixed editing an existing program so your changes hydrate correctly.
- Various stability and performance improvements.

### 2.1.3 — 2026-07-01

REDESIGNED HOME
- A personalized dashboard: resume an active workout, jump into today's program, see recent PRs, and get a recap after every session.

BETTER WORKOUTS
- Per-exercise navigation with live heart rate and quick RPE logging
- Muscle-activation heatmap for each session
- Auto-progression and training-max suggestions when you finish
- PR celebration with a shareable workout card

TIGHTER GARMIN SYNC
- Send a routine to your watch straight from Home
- Per-set target weights now carry to the watch
- Per-set heart rate flows back to Garmin Connect
- Connect IQ update banner and smoother re-auth

PROGRESS & INSIGHTS
- Full analytics screen and exercise progression charts
- Calendar heatmap of your trained days
- On-device insights and plateau detection to catch stalls early

RELIABILITY
- Fixed rare crashes (workout data, keychain on a locked device, watchworkout saving and Garmin sync more durable.

### 2.1.2 — 2026-06-25

Rack 2.1.2 is the fastest Rack has ever felt. If you have a long training history, you'll notice it immediately.

Speed
The app is dramatically faster. Switching between Progress, Home, and Profile is smooth now, even after hundreds of workouts.

Navigation
Settings and Marketplace now live under Profile. Fewer tabs, cleaner layout, easier to find things.

Workout logging
• Swipe to delete a set right from the workout overview
• Coaching notes are expandable during your active workout
• Custom exercises now support time-based tracking (planks, carries, etc.)
• "Up Next" skips exercises you've already finished
• Set order holds when you edit

Progress and strength
• Progress tracks every exercise you've ever trained, not just a subset
• New estimated rep-range ladder and Strength Profile show where you stand
• Smart weight pre-fill suggests your working weight for the next set

Coaching
• Message your coach directly inside the app
• Improved invite flow, consent handling, and message delivery

Garmin and watch
• Per-set heart rate from offline watch workouts now syncs to Garmin Connect
• Sub-kilogram weight precision is preserved in FIT exports
• Rest screen now shows time of day
• Sync is more reliable and auto-heals stuck or unrecognized workouts

Plus the usual round of bug fixes and polish throughout. Thanks for training with Rack.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-06-03

2.1.0 New Features:
  • Auto sync to Garmin Connect. Link your Garmin account once and every workout flows into Garmin Connect with per-set reps and weight. No watch pairing required.
  • Settings rebuilt. Account, Sync & Backup, Your Coach, and Garmin Auto-Sync now have focused sections so you can find things in one tap.
  • Pre-signup readiness screen redesigned on iPhone.
  • Set type now shows on the watch summary even when the watch is offline.
  • Reliability: a routine-delete crash and an edge-case workout data loss path are both closed.

2.1.1 Small tweak:
  • Auto sync to Garmin Connect - small bug fix

## Related topics

[the rack app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-rack-app) · [the rack](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-rack)

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