Pick your set and rest time
Quick chips for 20s, 30s, 45s sets and 1m, 2m, 3m rest — or punch exact seconds.
Overview
Nextset
One Tap. Stay on track.
The hands-free gym timer. Tap start once, pocket your phone, and a clean chime plays every time it's your turn to lift. Drive the whole session from your lock screen.
Free. No subscriptions or in-app purchases. Requires iOS 17 or later.
Nextset — on-device, private, and built for iOSExplore features
A gym rest timer designed to signal the next set with a chime and keep session controls on the lock screen.
- Platform
- iOS 17 or later
- Price & availability
- Free · no subscriptions or in-app purchases
- Before you start
- iPhone. Live Activity controls work on the lock screen; Dynamic Island requires a compatible iPhone.
Why This Exists
Sound familiar?
Without Nextset
- Fumbling with your phone between every set
- Missing the timer because your music is too loud
- Losing track of how many sets you've done
- Gym timer apps that force you to unlock your phone
With Nextset
- One-tap start, then pocket your phone
- Eight chimes, with optional 1–5× repeat
- Set counter auto-tracks every cycle
- Live Activity with Pause / Skip / End on the lock screen
Workflow
How it works
A clean, three-step flow designed to get value in under a minute.
Hit Start and pocket your phone
Nextset auto-cycles lift → rest → chime → repeat. A Live Activity follows you to the lock screen.
Lift, rest, repeat
A chime signals the start of every set. End the session when you're done — one tap on the lock screen.
Capabilities
Built around what matters.
Core functionality focused on speed, privacy, and output quality.
Hands-free cue
A clean chime plays every time it's your turn to lift. No fumbling, no forgotten timers, no tapping between sets.
Lock screen control
Pause, skip, or end your workout from the Live Activity on your lock screen — Dynamic Island shows the countdown at a glance.
Plays over music
Eight chime sounds to choose from. Ducks Spotify or Apple Music for a split second, then resumes.
Deep Dive
Built for real-world usage
Use Case 1
Whole-workout estimate
Tell Nextset how many sets you want and it tells you exactly how long your session will take. See the time tick down as you lift.
Nextset plan screen with set target and total workout time
Use Case 2
Eight chime sounds
Chirp, Ping, Bell, Triple, Whistle, Alarm, Gong, or Pop — pick the tone that cuts through your gym. Replay 1–5× in a row so you never miss it.
Nextset sound picker with 8 chime options
Support
Frequently asked questions
What devices are supported?+
iOS 17 or later. iPhone. Live Activity controls work on the lock screen; Dynamic Island requires a compatible iPhone.
Is my data sent to the cloud?+
No. Processing stays on your device. We do not collect usage data or store your content.
Does Nextset work with music?+
Yes. It plays the chime over your music and briefly ducks the volume so you always hear the cue.
Can I use it without a target number of sets?+
Yes — leave the target at ∞ to go unlimited, or pick 8, 10, 12, 16, or 20 sets and Nextset will tell you exactly how long your session will take.
Does the timer keep running when my phone is locked?+
Yes. A Live Activity pins to your lock screen and Dynamic Island so you can pause, skip, or end without unlocking.
Still stuck?
Email support@trygrove.dev and include your iOS version, device model, and what happened.
Privacy
Private by design
No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. Runs locally on your device.
Help
Have questions that need answers?
Check docs first, then contact us with details so we can help quickly.
Docs
Step-by-step guides and troubleshooting for Nextset.
Contact
Reach us directly for bug reports, account issues, or product questions.
Privacy
See exactly how on-device processing works and what we do not collect.
Practical guides
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