Level up in real life
CharacterSheet is an RPG character sheet for your real life. You train, you get XP, your stats level up. Lifting, running, yoga, reading, meditation and the chores you keep putting off all count.
Six stats, one character
Everything you do trains one of them. Each stat goes from level 1 to 60, and every ten levels is a rank.
Strength
Lifting things, including yourself.
Trained by: Weights, functional training, core, HIIT, climbing, boxing
Endurance
Going for longer than you wanted to.
Trained by: Running, walking, cycling, swimming, rowing, hiking
Agility
Moving well, and still touching your toes.
Trained by: Yoga, stretching, pilates, tennis, dance, tai chi
Wisdom
What you put into your head.
Trained by: Reading, studying, coding, puzzles, languages, writing
Spirit
The quiet half of training.
Trained by: Meditation, journaling, breathwork, reflection, gratitude, time in nature
Willpower
Doing the thing you would rather not.
Trained by: Deep work, admin, chores, errands, and your dailies
The game around your training
You do the work. CharacterSheet keeps the score and gives you a reason to come back tomorrow.
XP by the minute
Pick an activity and start the timer. XP comes in while you train, and the timer stays on your Lock Screen.
Level 1 to 60
Easy workouts are enough at low levels. The higher you go, the harder the training has to be.
57 quests
Some are on the board from day one. Others you have to discover.
Buffs for good habits
Sleeping enough, drinking water and weighing in each add bonus XP to everything you earn.
Momentum
Every day in a row you train adds 1% to your XP, up to 50%. Five minutes is enough to count.
Stats that decay
Neglect a stat and it starts losing XP, just like in real life. A level, once earned, stays.
An Apple Watch app
Start a session from your wrist. It tracks your heart rate, so more effort earns more XP.
Works with Apple Health
Reads your workouts, heart rate, sleep, weight and water, and saves your sessions back.
Also in the box: dailies that train Willpower, Home Screen widgets, a recap of yesterday when you open the app, a log of everything, and more than 30 workout types with room for your own.
See it in action
Real screens, straight from the app.
How it works
From "I should really work out" to XP on the board, in three steps.
Pick what you are doing
Tap the plus button and choose an activity: weights, a run, yoga, a book, meditation, deep work. Each one trains one of the six stats.
Start the timer
XP comes by the minute while you train. Harder activities pay more, and with an Apple Watch your heart rate counts too.
Watch the stat climb
The session lands on its stat's XP bar. Fill the bar and the stat levels up. Come back tomorrow and Momentum adds a bonus on top.
Guides
Straight answers on making training a game and keeping it going.
How to Gamify Your Workouts
Points for time, levels that get harder, and a streak with a low bar.
Read the guideHow to Level Up in Real Life
Pick your stats, decide what trains each, and let the weakest one lead.
Read the guideHow to Keep a Workout Streak Going
A five-minute minimum, a plan for bad days, and a miss that does not cost everything.
Read the guideSmall Daily Habits That Stick
Three small things, finished every day, in one place you check each evening.
Read the guideHow to Track Reading and Study Time on iPhone
The Clock app, a Focus, and a timer that turns the minutes into XP.
Read the guideHow to Track Sleep, Water and Weight on iPhone
Apple Health holds all three. The hard part is doing them every day.
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What is CharacterSheet?
An RPG character sheet for your real life. You train, you get XP, your stats level up. Six stats cover lifting, cardio, mobility, learning, calm and getting things done. Learn more
What counts as training?
Weights, running, yoga and the other workouts you would expect, and also reading, studying, meditation, journaling, deep work and chores. There are more than 30 activities, each tied to one of the six stats, and you can add your own. See the six stats
How do I earn XP?
Pick an activity and start the timer. XP comes by the minute, harder activities pay more, and buffs add a bonus on top. Dailies, small things you tick off, earn XP for Willpower. Learn more
Do I need an Apple Watch?
No. The iPhone app works by itself. With an Apple Watch you can start sessions from your wrist, and it tracks your heart rate, so more effort earns more XP.
What are buffs?
Bonus XP on everything you earn, given for good habits. Momentum grows 1% for every day in a row you train, up to 50%. Sleeping enough, drinking water and weighing in each add a buff too, and they all add up. Learn more
What happens if I stop training?
A stat you neglect starts losing XP each night, just like in real life. It never drops a level. Miss a day and Momentum goes back by two days instead of resetting. Learn more
Does it work with Apple Health?
Yes. It reads your workouts, heart rate, sleep, weight and water, and saves your sessions, water and weigh-ins back. Reading and saving each have their own switch in Settings. Learn more
Where is my character stored?
On your iPhone, with a backup in your own iCloud. There is no account to make and no sign-up, and your Apple Health data is never sent to me. Learn more
How much does it cost?
CharacterSheet runs on a subscription, monthly or yearly. New subscribers can start the yearly plan with a free trial. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Learn more
Which languages does it speak?
English and German.
Is there an Android version?
Not at the moment: CharacterSheet is made for iPhone and Apple Watch. On Android? Tap Register your interest at the top of this page, so I know.
Your character is at level 1
Pick an activity, start the timer, and earn the first XP.