# Sinister Kettlebell — Simple & Sinister Tracker

> Kettlebell training tracker for the Simple & Sinister program. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Lyons.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinister-kettlebell/id1513275382 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Lyons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352747539)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinister-kettlebell/id1513275382/reviews.md

## What is Sinister Kettlebell?

Sinister Kettlebell is a focused workout timer and training log for Simple & Sinister-style sessions.

Run your swings and Turkish get-ups without distractions, record the weight used for every set, and save completed workouts to Apple Health. Choose one-handed or two-handed swings, enter the exact kettlebell weights you own, and correct saved sessions when needed.

Free features:

- Guided swing and get-up workout flow
- Custom kettlebell weights
- One-handed and two-handed swing tracking
- Recent workout history
- CSV export
- Apple Health workout saving

Premium is a one-time purchase—no subscription:

- Complete workout history
- Time and strength progress charts
- Detailed swing and get-up timing
- Apple Watch app

No ads. No subscription.

## Key features

- Track kettlebell swings and get-ups
- Log workout time and details
- Comprehensive workout history
- Introduction to Simple & Sinister program
- Instructional YouTube video links
- In-app timers for workouts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sinister Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinister-kettlebell/id1513275382/reviews.md

### 4/5 — One Suggestion

*2026-08-14, version 3.1*

It would be nice to enter KB weights rather than the choosing from the default options.

### 4/5 — Simple and Efficient App

*2024-10-05, version 2.3*

Straightforward and simple to use. As it should be. The missing ingredient is syncing with Health app for activity tracking.

### 2/5 — Not able to access getups

*2024-07-23, version 2.3*

After purchasing premium, I can’t get to “getups” tracker. I finish my swings and the UI just resets to swings again.

### 3/5 — Okay, not perfect

*2024-06-14, version 2.3*

It has two timers and some counters, and keeps a bit of history. But it’s got a lot of holes:

- landscape mode completely messes with the layout on my SE iphone
- no haptics or dings or anything to let you know when 60s or 30s has passed
- no way to distinguish 1 hand vs 2 hand swings
- no integration with apple health or watch
- no data export
- no timer for the rest period between getups and swings 

It’s all so barebones that I can’t justify paying for the premium edition, which is the only way to even track weights you use.

### 2/5 — Too many small annoyances

*2024-06-05, version 2.3*

The app is okay. I want to like it, but there are too many annoyances. 

1. Dark mode issues. There is no in-app way to change from light to dark mode, you have to go all the way to system settings. Additionally, you can’t see the weights in your history while in dark mode. 

2. Timer annoyances. I can understand the appeal to a simple timer, but sometimes I forget to click the button at the start. Would love the ability to tack on time manually to estimate stuff that I forgot to properly tracker. 

3. Weight tracking annoyances. Wish I could change the weight of lifts either during the lifting session or in the history. This is especially true when I want to try a heavier weight, but might miss it and don’t want to improperly track things. 

4. Lacking reports. Would like the reports to show my progress from S to S+ in some way. Even just an average/total weight lifted for swings/TGUs would be nice. 

Even with all these critiques, I’m gonna keep using the app because it provides some value. It just leaves quite a bit to be desired.

### 3/5 — Nearly great

*2024-02-16*

Simple, as it should be. Unfortunately weights reset ever time to 8kg you need to correct that manually for every set. Also the stop-button has no functionality.

**Developer response:** Appreciate the feedback. A new version is coming that does address the weights. I'll look into the stop button functionality and hopefully bundle that up in the new release as well.

### 4/5 — Excellent App, Almost Perfect

*2024-01-15, version 2.2*

This app is a wonderful way of tracking the simple S&S kettlebell routine. There are some minor issues that keep me from giving it a 5-star rating. 

- No way of differing between a 2 handed swing and a one handed swing. Not a big deal but it would be nice as the book does recommend doing 2H every few days.

- The history & progress pages have a lot of info that isn’t mine. I’m curious if it’s just pulling from other workouts folks have done to fill in that day. 

- No way to backup the data. Such as Dropbox or other services or a local backup. Not a big deal since the main focus of the app is to track the exercise and it does that swimmingly but this would be a nice feature. 

Other than that it’s an awesome app and I hope it keeps being worked on. It’s very appreciated.

### 4/5 — How to get to getups?

*2023-11-05, version 2.1*

When I use it it just has swings. I haven’t figured out, how to get to the getups part of the workout. It only gives me options for swings.

### 2/5 — History function doesn’t work

*2023-05-25, version 2.1*

The timers work fine.   Whenever I push the “history “ button, it returns me to the iPhone homepage.    I came here to see if there was a fix available.   My iOS is current and I paid for the upgrade to premium.

### 4/5 — Useful app but timings are wrong way round!

*2023-05-10, version 2.1*

The new version of the app adds some nice features and is easy to use. However the timed targets are the wrong way round. It should be 5 minutes for swings and 10 minutes for get ups.

## Frequently asked questions about Sinister Kettlebell

### What is the Sinister Kettlebell app?

Sinister Kettlebell is a fitness app designed to help users master the Simple & Sinister kettlebell training program. It allows you to track your kettlebell swings and Turkish get-ups, log your workout details, and monitor your progress over time. The app also provides an introduction to the program and links to instructional videos.

### What are the key features of Sinister Kettlebell?

Key features include the ability to track and log kettlebell swings, get-ups, and the time taken for each workout. It offers a comprehensive workout history to monitor progress, an introduction to the Simple & Sinister program, and links to instructional YouTube videos for proper form. Premium users gain access to a complete workout history and in-app timers.

### How much does Sinister Kettlebell cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. An optional Premium mode is available for purchase, which unlocks advanced features like a complete workout history and in-app timers for swings and get-ups. This is a one-time in-app purchase.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is intended for anyone interested in the Simple & Sinister kettlebell program, whether they are beginners looking to learn the fundamentals or experienced kettlebell enthusiasts aiming to refine their technique and track their progress efficiently.

### What is the Simple & Sinister program?

The Simple & Sinister program is a kettlebell training methodology that focuses on two fundamental exercises: the kettlebell swing and the Turkish get-up. It is known for its efficiency in building strength and conditioning with minimal equipment. The app provides a concise introduction to its principles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-08-18

Version 3.2 gives you more control and makes Premium clearer before you buy.

- Enter the exact kettlebell weights you own.
- Choose one-handed or two-handed swings and keep that preference.
- Edit saved workouts from History.
- Preview recent progress before unlocking complete charts.
- See the one-time Premium price and benefits before purchasing.

Custom weights and workout editing remain free.

### 3.1 — 2026-08-09

Version 3.1 makes workouts more dependable across iPhone and Apple Watch.

- Refined Apple Watch workout controls and feedback
- Improved premium purchase and entitlement reliability
- Fixed workout history CSV export
- Stability and accessibility improvements.

### 3.0 — 2026-02-13

* A Watch app
* UI improvements
* Improved history and analytics

### 2.3 — 2024-01-23

* adjusted formatting
* fixed colors in dark mode
* restored in app purchase for premium mode, and sadly people who have been enjoying the premium mode for free due to hastily pushing the last version out. but fear not, the free mode will get you through your workouts!

### 2.2 — 2023-12-15

* Name Change
* Session History updates
* UI overhaul
* Graph of sessions by overall time, and by getup or swing time

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