Automatically on time
Sets and rest alternate on their own. NextSet counts your sets – no more staring at the clock.
Interval timer & workout log for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
You train.
NextSet keeps the beat.
NextSet switches between sets and rest on its own, tells you through your AirPods when to go again and keeps every strength workout in its logbook – with progress, personal records and a muscle map.
Try the demo
Coming soon to the App Store
NextSet isn’t available on the App Store yet. As soon as it is, you’ll find the direct link here.
- No account needed
- Works offline
- No trackers
Chest & Triceps12814:32Training
Barbell Bench Press · Set 3 · 80 kg × 8
Next: Rest3:00
Set 3
9:410:27128Bench Press80 kg × 8
What is NextSet?
Watch the clock less.
Train more.
In strength training, rest matters: too short and your next set suffers – too long and your workout drags on. NextSet is an interval timer and workout log in one: for anyone who trains with fixed set and rest times at the gym or at home and wants to track progress without paper notes or spreadsheets.
- exercises in the database
- 378
- Names in English and German, searchable offline
- set and rest duration
- 5 s – 60 min
- your choice, in 5-second steps
- languages
- 5
- English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
- accounts or trackers
- 0
- Sync only through your private iCloud
Announcements in your ear
A voice tells you when the set ends and when to go again – even with your iPhone locked. Your music only gets quieter for a moment.
Progress that counts
The logbook takes over every workout from the timer. Personal records, charts and the muscle map show what you’ve achieved.
Private by design
No account, no developer server, no ads. Your data stays on your devices and in your iCloud.
Features
From your first set to your personal best.
Timer, announcements, logbook and insights work hand in hand – everything on this page is in the app.
Interval timer
Sets and rest, back to back – completely automatic.
Choose how long a set and a rest last, then start. NextSet switches between them automatically and counts your sets – or waits for you after every phase.
- Set and rest durations from 5 seconds to 60 minutes, with presets like 1:30 or 3:00
- Green for the set, blue for the rest – the ring shows the time left at a glance
- Restart or skip a phase, pause and resume
- Live heart rate from your Apple Watch right in the ring
Announcements & music
A voice tells you when to go again.
The announcement plays through your AirPods or the speaker – in the language, voice and speed you choose. Three ticks count down the last seconds, and your music only gets quieter for a moment.
- Announcements even with your iPhone locked – with Apple Health connected, NextSet speaks itself; otherwise time-sensitive notifications take over
- Your own announcement texts, volume and signal sounds
- Control Apple Music right below the timer: title, artwork, play/pause, next and previous
- Other apps like Spotify keep playing – control them with your headphones or Control Center
“Set completed. Time to rest!”
“Rest is over. Let's go!”
Lock Screen & Dynamic Island
The countdown keeps running – even without the app.
As a Live Activity, NextSet shows the time left, your exercise, the total time and your heart rate on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Pause, finish the set or skip right there – or just ask Siri.
- “Next: Rest 3:00” – you always see what comes next
- Buttons for pause and “Set Done” right on the Lock Screen
- Siri and Shortcuts: start, pause, resume and end a workout
- The app, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island always show the same time
Training
Set 3
Barbell Bench Press · Set 3 · 80 kg × 8128
Chest & Triceps12814:32Rest
3 sets completed
Next: Training0:45
Live Activity in the Dynamic Island (top) and on the Lock Screen
Logbook & exercises
One tap after your workout – and it’s all logged.
The logbook takes over date, duration and sets from the timer. Enter weight and reps – NextSet suggests last time’s values, and every new set starts from the previous one.
- 378 exercises with English and German names, muscle groups, equipment and search terms like “RDL” or “OHP”
- Offline search that ignores spaces and hyphens – “pullup” finds Pull-Up
- Favorites, recently used and your own exercises with default sets
- Weight and reps, duration or distance – depending on the exercise, with notes
Progress & muscle map
See yourself getting stronger.
The overview shows your week, your streak and new personal records. Charts follow your strength per exercise, volume, training frequency and duration – from one week to a year. The body map shows which muscles you’ve trained.
- Personal records per exercise, such as the estimated 1RM (Epley)
- Periods W, M, 3M, 6M and Y – tap a point for its exact value
- Muscle map front and back: the more sets, the stronger the color – including “Not Trained Lately”
- History as a list or calendar, searchable and filterable by muscle group and period
Apple Watch
Your workout on your wrist.
Start, pause and end your workout on Apple Watch. Your watch taps you when a set or a rest begins, logs every set with weight and reps and measures your heart rate – live on your iPhone too.
- “Set Done” with one big button – or with a double tap
- Adjust values with the Digital Crown, pick exercises from the full database
- Works without your iPhone nearby – everything syncs automatically afterwards
- Complications and Smart Stack with the countdown and this week’s workouts
Set 3
9:410:27128Bench Press80 kg × 8
And much more.
Small things that make a big difference every day.
Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen
Start or repeat a workout, pause it or finish the set with one tap – and see your weekly goal, your streak and the muscles you’ve trained without opening the app. Plus a control for Control Center.
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Apple Health
Finished workouts are saved as strength training; heart rate, active energy and body weight appear in the logbook – never twice.
iCloud sync
Logbook, your own exercises and favorites sync between iPhone and iPad – encrypted in your private iCloud, without an extra account.
Made for iPad
Sidebar, a multi-column logbook, the timer in landscape and keyboard shortcuts like the space bar to start and pause.
Works offline
Timer, logbook and exercise search don’t need the internet. Changes made offline sync automatically later.
Five languages
English, German, French, Italian and Spanish – with announcements in the language and voice of your choice.
How NextSet works
Four steps. Nothing to learn.
From the first start to your progress in the logbook – this is what a workout with NextSet looks like.
Step 1: Set your times
Tap “Rest” and “Set” and choose a duration – for example 3:00 rest and 0:45 per set. NextSet remembers them.
Step 2: Start your workout
One tap on Start is all it takes. NextSet switches automatically, announces every phase and counts your sets.
Step 3: Save to the logbook
After your workout, the logbook takes over date, duration and sets. You add weight and reps in seconds.
Step 4: See your progress
Week, streak, personal records and the muscle map show what you’ve achieved – and what’s next.
Interactive demo
Try NextSet right here.
Start the timer, switch between sets and rest, open the logbook or search the exercise database.A recreation of the app in your browser with sample data – nothing is stored or sent anywhere. Announcements use your browser’s speech output.
Demo controls
DemoLoading the demo …
Appearance
Last announcement
No announcement yet – start the workout.
On the Lock Screen at the same time
Start the workout: the Live Activity shows the same countdown here as the app.
Things to try
- 1Tap ▶ – sets and rest alternate automatically, and your sets are counted.
- 2Tap “Rest 3:00” or “Set 0:45” to change the duration.
- 3End the workout and save it to the logbook.
- 4Open the logbook (book icon): Overview, Muscles, Progress, History.
- 5Search the exercise database – for example for “rdl” or “benchpress”.
- 6Switch to Light or Dark in Settings › Display.
Screenshots
This is NextSet.
Timer, logbook, progress and settings – tap a picture to enlarge it.
Images: faithful recreations of the NextSet 1.0 interface with sample data. Song titles and values are fictional.
Ready for your next set?
NextSet for iPhone and iPad, with an app for Apple Watch. No account, no ads, no trackers – just your training.
Coming soon to the App Store
NextSet isn’t available on the App Store yet. As soon as it is, you’ll find the direct link here.
- iPhone with iOS 26 or later
- iPad with iPadOS 26 or later
- Apple Watch with watchOS 26 or later
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is NextSet?
NextSet is an interval timer for strength training with a workout log. The app switches between sets and rest automatically, announces every phase, counts your sets and saves your workouts with exercises, weights and reps. From that come personal records, charts and a muscle map.
Which devices does NextSet run on?
On iPhone (iOS 26 or later) and iPad (iPadOS 26 or later). The app for Apple Watch (watchOS 26 or later) is included and optional – NextSet works without a watch, too.
Is NextSet on the App Store yet?
Not yet. As soon as NextSet is on the App Store, you’ll find the direct link here. Until then, you can try the app in the interactive demo on this page.
Do I need an account?
No. NextSet has no account of its own and no server of its own. If you use iCloud, your logbook syncs between iPhone and iPad through your private iCloud – otherwise everything stays on your device.
Does NextSet work without the internet?
Yes. The timer, announcements, logbook and search across all 378 exercises work completely offline. Changes made without a connection sync automatically as soon as you’re back online.
Do I hear the announcements when my iPhone is locked?
Yes. When NextSet is connected to Apple Health, the app stays active during your workout and speaks every announcement itself. Without that connection, time-sensitive notifications take over the announcements – Silent Mode or a Focus can mute them. Alternatively, “Keep Screen On” keeps NextSet in the foreground.
Can I listen to music – even with Spotify?
Yes. During an announcement your music only gets quieter for a moment; it never stops. You control Apple Music right below the timer. Other apps like Spotify keep playing as usual; you control them with your headphones or Control Center.
Are there training plans?
NextSet doesn’t have its own training plans. But you can repeat an earlier workout (for example from the widget): the timer and exercises are taken over, and last time’s values are ready when you log. Your own exercises store default sets that are suggested the first time you log them.
How does the Apple Health connection work?
The connection is off by default and can be turned on in Settings under Integrations. NextSet then saves finished workouts in Apple Health as strength training and shows heart rate, active energy and body weight from Health in your logbook. Every workout ends up in Health only once – even when you train with Apple Watch.
Does NextSet replace medical advice?
No. NextSet is a tool for timing and recording your training – not a medical device and no substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Values such as heart rate, active energy or the estimated one-rep max (1RM) come from your entries or your devices and may be inaccurate. Train within your limits, ask a doctor beforehand if you have health concerns – you use the app at your own risk.
Which languages does NextSet support?
German, English, French, Italian and Spanish. The announcements also come in the language and voice of your choice.
What happens to my data?
Your training data stays on your devices and – if turned on – in your private iCloud, where it’s stored encrypted. NextSet contains no ads, no analytics tools and no trackers. You’ll find the details in the privacy policy.
How do I report a bug or suggest a feature?
Right in the app under Settings › “Report a Bug” or “Suggest a Feature” – this opens a prepared email. Or write to info@getnextset.app.
More questions? Go to support