# Workout Builder: Send to Watch — Create Workouts for your Watch

> Create and send custom workouts from iPhone to Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Palmer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-builder-send-to-watch/id6450721774 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/669856153)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.25/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-builder-send-to-watch/id6450721774/reviews.md

## What is Workout Builder?

Workout Builder lets you create custom workouts on your iPhone and send them to your Apple Watch.

Build advanced workouts like:

- Running workouts for tempo runs, intervals, hill sprints
- Cycling workouts for intervals, pyramids, and distance efforts
- Swimming workouts for specific distances and times
- Flow, Yin, Vinyasa yoga
- HIIT & Strength training intervals
- Boxing and skipping intervals, with rest included
- Plus many, many more sports!

Workout Builder has three types of workouts you can send to your Apple Watch

- Simple, goal-based workouts – set a time, distance, or energy burn goal
- Advanced interval workouts – add multiple sets and reps, along with rest, warmup, and cooldown
- Paced workouts – set a time and distance goal and pace your workout

## Key features

- Create custom workouts on iPhone
- Send workouts to Apple Watch
- Supports running, cycling, swimming, yoga
- HIIT & Strength interval training
- Boxing and skipping interval options
- Goal-based workouts
- Advanced interval workouts
- Paced workouts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Workout Builder Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-builder-send-to-watch/id6450721774/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I finally got the app to sync

*2026-06-04, version 1.2*

Still need to test in the pool but great for running

### 5/5 — Super helpful!

*2026-04-21, version 1.2*

I really love this app! It makes it so much easier for me to create running intervals or even run x other things (I do CrossFit). When I’m doing runs and machine work or other movements I just set a long period of time for the non runs and hit next on my watch during to go to the next interval. It’s really helpful for tracking how long things take me and getting data for my specific runs. Way easier than trying to do it directly on my Apple Watch with the super tiny screen

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed

*2025-10-05, version 1.2*

I really didn’t like building custom workouts in my Watch due to the small screen, so this app made it super easy, very useful. Thanks!

### 1/5 — iOS 26

*2025-09-26, version 1.2*

Broken on iOS 26

### 5/5 — Nice!!!

*2025-08-13, version 1.2*

A simple and straightforward app that serves a very useful purpose and saves time

### 5/5 — Invaluable

*2025-08-05, version 1.2*

This app is the only thing that makes creating custom running workouts bearable. I’d be tempted to get a Garmin and ditch the Apple Watch for workouts if it wasn’t for this app.

### 2/5 — Missing functionality or maybe I don’t get it

*2025-05-26, version 1.2*

I paid for the premium in app purchase for programming an interval workout to send to my apple watch. It appears the app doesn’t allow for multiple steps in a single block. For example, I want to repeat 5x: 1 minute zone 2, 1 minute zone 3, 1 minute zone 4, 3 minute recovery. The app doesn’t allow me to add more than one step to each repeat block. :(

### 5/5 — Amazing App!

*2025-05-25, version 1.2*

Awesome integration to my Apple Watch!! Makes workouts easy to track and will continue using it for marathon training!

### 5/5 — Great App! Missing just one feature

*2025-05-21, version 1.2*

I’m loving the app to build my running workouts. However I’m missing the total minutes/distance of the workout after building it.
It would be nice to have so I can control the volume of the workout!

Thanks

### 5/5 — Lots of potential

*2025-05-20, version 1.2*

I’m liking the app so far, lots of control for users as it’s highly configurable, but that may be overwhelming for some. I cannot believe Apple doesn’t allow this in the activity app already, configuring a run with intervals or anything else is a pain when using the tiny Apple Watch screen. Suggestion, you can’t really see the cursor in input fields. Can you make it more prominent? It’s hard to change numbers because of this.

## Frequently asked questions about Workout Builder

### What does Workout Builder do?

Workout Builder allows you to design custom workout routines directly on your iPhone. These personalized workouts can then be sent to your Apple Watch for tracking during your exercise sessions. It supports a broad spectrum of sports and training types.

### What types of workouts can I create?

You can create several types of workouts, including simple goal-based routines (time, distance, energy burn), advanced interval workouts with multiple sets and rest periods, and paced workouts for specific time and distance targets. It accommodates activities like running, cycling, swimming, yoga, HIIT, strength training, boxing, and skipping.

### Is Workout Builder free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This means you can access core functionalities without immediate cost, but certain advanced features or content may require a purchase.

### What devices is Workout Builder compatible with?

Workout Builder is designed to create workouts on an iPhone and send them to an Apple Watch. You will need both an iPhone and an Apple Watch to fully utilize the app's features for creating and executing workouts.

### How can I use Workout Builder for my training?

You can use Workout Builder to meticulously plan your training sessions, whether you're focusing on specific running paces, cycling intervals, swimming distances, or strength training routines. It's ideal for users who want more control and customization over their watch-based workouts beyond standard pre-set options.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-01-21

– Added duplicating workouts
– Added duplicating steps in an advanced workout
– Added reordering steps in an advanced workout
– You can add default settings for activity type, workout type, location, warmup, cooldown, work/rest blocks, and alerts (Premium)

### 1.1.2 — 2024-10-19

– Added the ability to specify workout location
– Added an option for entering distances in kilometers

### 1.1.1 — 2024-09-25

– Added new features and compatibility for iOS 18 and watchOS 11
– Set open goals for warmups, cooldowns, and advanced workout steps
– Set up workout alerts and goals for heart rate, training zone, pace, power, running cadence, and speed
– Customize the name of workout intervals that will display on your Apple Watch during your workout

### 1.1 — 2024-09-22

– Set open goals for warmups, advanced workout steps, and cooldowns
– Set up workout alerts and goals for heart rate, training zone, power, running cadence, and speed
– Customize the name of workout intervals that will display on your Apple Watch during your workout
– Added new features and compatibility for iOS 18 and watchOS 11

### 1.0.2 — 2023-09-25

– Improvements to dark mode
– Improvements to workouts gallery

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