WristCoach: Workout Builder
Any workout, on your wrist
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Transform any workout video, handwritten plan, or screenshot into a guided session on your Apple Watch. Follow exercises, intervals, and rest periods without needing your phone. Get notified when to switch and track your heart rate during your workout.
What's New in WristCoach
1.2.0
October 12, 2026
A coach that talks you through it, and a stronger start from iPhone. • Coach voice: a spoken welcome, every exercise named before it starts, and a one-line summary at the end. Choose from six voices in Settings, and pick beeps or the voice between movements • New workouts narrate in full from their first run, and you're notified when a workout's coach audio is ready • Starting from iPhone wakes your Apple Watch reliably, and asks for a raised wrist when the watch is asleep • Continue an iPhone-run workout on your Apple Watch mid-session, saved as one Health workout • One Health permission ask at setup • Send feedback from Settings, or from a failed generation or a finished workout • Your weekly generation allowance is shown before you generate • AMRAP and EMOM blocks keep their total time, with no invented rests • The coach never talks over a cue, and your music dips only while a sound plays
MoreFAQ
How does WristCoach create workouts?
WristCoach can parse workout videos from links, understand typed workout descriptions like '4 rounds: 40s box jumps, 20s rest', or even interpret handwritten plans from photos. It then identifies exercises, intervals, sets, and rest periods to build a structured session.
Can I use WristCoach without my iPhone?
Yes, WristCoach is designed to run workouts directly on your Apple Watch. Once a workout is set up, you can follow it entirely on your wrist, receiving notifications for exercise changes and viewing your heart rate without needing your phone.
What types of workouts does WristCoach understand?
WristCoach understands various workout structures including circuits, EMOM, Tabata, supersets, rounds, and work/rest intervals. It can also read on-screen exercise names from videos, displaying them on your watch instead of generic labels.
Does WristCoach integrate with Apple Health?
Yes, WristCoach saves finished workouts to Apple Health, including details like heart rate, calories burned, and time spent in specific heart rate zones. This integration helps you keep all your fitness data in one place.
How often is WristCoach updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on September 19, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app is actively maintained, with the latest update occurring recently.
What devices is WristCoach compatible with?
WristCoach requires iOS 18 or later for the iPhone. The Apple Watch app requires watchOS 10 or later, but the app can also run on the iPhone alone if you don't have a compatible watch.
Is WristCoach suitable for all ages?
WristCoach has an age rating of 4+, making it accessible for younger users. However, it provides workout structure, not medical advice, and users should consult a physician before starting any new exercise program.
Does WristCoach have ads?
No, WristCoach is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain advertisements, trackers, or analytics, ensuring a clean and focused user experience.
