Support — Pull-Up Trainer

Pull-Up Trainer takes you from your first rep — even zero unassisted pull-ups — to 20 strict reps, using the Armstrong Pull-Up Program with a resistance-band on-ramp, a rest timer that alerts you even after you leave the app, and a built-in overtraining / injury safety net.

Frequently asked questions

How does the free trial work?

The whole app is free for 21 days — nothing is locked. Finish the 21-Day Challenge to unlock a discounted one-time price; otherwise a simple one-time unlock. Pay once, own it forever — no subscription, no ads. Even if you never buy, your training history stays viewable.

I already paid — how do I restore my purchase on a new phone?

Open the app, go to the unlock screen, and tap Restore Purchases. As long as you're signed in with the same Apple Account you bought with, it will restore for free.

I can't do a pull-up yet. Can I still use it?

Yes — that's who it's built for. Choose the band on-ramp during setup and you'll do real pull-ups with a resistance band from day one. The app walks you down a path of less and less help — both feet in the band, one foot, one knee, a lighter band, negatives, and finally your first unassisted rep — based on your reps and sets, not on band colour. When you get that first bare-bar rep, it hands you straight onto the full program.

When does my rest-timer alert reach me if I put the phone down?

The rest timer keeps counting even if you lock your phone or switch to another app, and it sends you a Time-Sensitive alert the moment your break is over — so it reaches you even through Focus / Do Not Disturb. Choose silent, sound, or haptic cues in Settings. (For the alert to break through Focus, allow the app's Time-Sensitive notifications when asked.)

What happens if I miss a training day?

The program is weekday-locked (Monday = Day 1 … Friday = Day 5). A missed day is simply skipped — you pick back up on the correct day for that weekday. No penalty, no endless make-up sessions.

The app suggested a deload / lighter week. Why?

Pull-Up Trainer watches for stalls and regressions and recommends a deload before you overreach — a safety net the original program doesn't have. There's also a one-tap injury/illness reset that rebuilds your volume on a sensible ramp.

How do I get training reminders, or add my week to my calendar?

Enable Notifications when asked (or in iOS Settings) for morning reminders. To add your training days to your calendar, tap "Add my week to Calendar" on the Today screen — the app only adds events; it never reads your calendar.

Is my data private?

Yes. The app collects nothing — no ads, no tracking, no analytics. Your workout data stays on your iPhone. See the Privacy Policy for details.

How do I delete my data?

Delete the app from your iPhone and all locally stored workout data is removed.