# BarzLoaded

> Powerlifting and weightlifting plate loading and scoring calculator. (iPhone/iPad app by decaprio.com, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barzloaded/id324444413 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [decaprio.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/324444416)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barzloaded/id324444413/reviews.md

## What is BarzLoaded?

BarzLoaded is intended for use in gyms and at Powerlifting meets.  Dial in the weight and BarzLoaded displays the plates to load on each end of the bar, and the weight converted from pounds to kilos.  

BarzLoaded can also display the Wilks, Schwartz and Malone scores for a meet total for an Open lifter of an entered bodyweight and gender, allowing the strongest lifter across weight classes to be quickly identified.

Meet officials, spotters & loaders, and spectators can use BarzLoaded at Powerlifting and Weightlifting meets to reduce the chance of a misloaded bar, and speed the loading and scoring processes.  

Coaches and meet expeditors can use BarzLoaded to quickly convert attempts from pounds to kilos, and identify the weight a lifter needs to attempt to be strongest overall lifter.

## Key features

- Calculate barbell plate loading
- Convert pounds to kilograms
- Calculate Wilks, Schwartz, and Malone scores
- Identify strongest lifter across weight classes
- Reduce misloaded bar chances
- Speed up loading and scoring

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barzloaded/id324444413/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Only one bar

*2023-12-19*

The app is visually pleasing, but there is only bar; no list of preset bars to choose from. I’d gladly give 5 stars if the app had this feature.

### 5/5 — 

*2011-03-25*

Very useful timesaver.

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2010-09-21*

No cluttered interface. Very useful and quick. Good to convert pounds to kilos.

### 5/5 — Awesome Again

*2010-08-25*

Last update fixed my crash problem. Thanks. This is a must have app for any ironhead. Great on DL days.

### 3/5 — More Flexible than Previous Versions

*2010-08-20*

Selecting the "i" button in the bottom right hand corner of the screen brings up the screen with all the configurable options.
I like the fact that that I can show loads for a 55 pound bar, as well as a 45 pound bar.  I also like that I can toggle on/off the use of 100 pound plates, 35 pound plates and 5 pound collars.  Makes the app useful in the gym and at a meet.

This app runs great on my iPhone 4 and iPhone 3G both running iOS 4.  Unfortunately, it's crashing on my first generation iPhone running iOS 3.1.3 whenever I hit the "i" button to bring up the options screen.  Hopefully, the soon to be released v1.4.1 will fix the problem.

### 5/5 — More Flexible than Previous Version

*2010-08-17*

I like the fact that that I can show loads for a 55 pound bar, as well as a 45 pound bar.  I also like that I can toggle on/off the use of 100 pound plates, 35 pound plates and 5 pound collars.  Makes the app useful in the gym and at a meet.

### 4/5 — Pretty cool, if you've got the plates

*2010-08-14*

Pretty cool app!
It would be nice if you could set up how many of each plate you have and have it figure out what to use. For instance, for 445#, it says 4x45 + 2x10 on each end of the bar. At our garage gym, we don't have 8 45# plates, so we use 35, 15, whatever to make up the weight.
Keep up the good work!

### 1/5 — Cant change bar weight Bar weight

*2010-06-26*

Restricted to 45lb bar instead of the 55 and 60 lb bars that are standard at most gyms and meets outside ipf

### 4/5 — Good App - Needs One Thing

*2010-06-11*

As a powerlifting coach, this app is invaluable when I am double checking the loading of the bar for my athletes.  It also helps me in my own workouts when I am unsure about an odd weight that needs to be loaded.  The interface is clean and easy to use.  The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that I wish it had a feature to change the weight of the bar.  In training we use bars of many different weights, and I would like the option to be able to set the weight of the bar.

### 4/5 — Great - Just needs one more thing...

*2010-01-29*

See my review of version 1.1.  Very cool!  Just add one thing - 35 pound plate support.   That would replicate most US gyms and loading schemes in pound competitions, and eliminate occasionally calling for two of the same plates.  When using metric loads, this app is all the way there.  

The sound is nice, too!

## Frequently asked questions about BarzLoaded

### How does BarzLoaded help with loading a barbell?

BarzLoaded displays the exact plates to load on each end of the barbell based on your desired total weight. This helps reduce the chance of a misloaded bar at gyms and powerlifting meets.

### Can BarzLoaded convert weights?

Yes, BarzLoaded can convert weights from pounds to kilograms, which is useful for lifters and officials at international powerlifting and weightlifting meets.

### What scoring calculations does BarzLoaded offer?

BarzLoaded can display Wilks, Schwartz, and Malone scores for a meet total based on entered bodyweight and gender. This allows for quick identification of the strongest lifter across different weight classes.

### Is BarzLoaded suitable for use at official powerlifting meets?

Yes, meet officials, spotters, loaders, and spectators can use BarzLoaded to streamline the loading and scoring processes, and minimize errors.

### What devices does BarzLoaded support?

BarzLoaded is available for Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod. It is designed for convenient use during workouts and competitions.

### How much does BarzLoaded cost?

BarzLoaded is a paid application priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required after the initial purchase.

### How often is BarzLoaded updated?

The latest version of BarzLoaded is 2.2, and it was last updated on September 19, 2025. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for BarzLoaded?

BarzLoaded has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in strength sports.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2025-09-19

Settings are now pushed from phone to watch app.  Other minor cosmetic tweaks have been made.

### 2.1 — 2021-01-06

- More empty bar weight choices
- Corrected plate colors
- Classic allometric 2/3-power formula for scoring pound-for-pound absolute strength

### 2.0.3 — 2018-02-13

- 30 kg bar added for Double Deadlift League event
- Compatible with iPhone X.  
- Bug fixes.

### 2.0.2 — 2016-06-10

Add 50 pound bar for PowerX competitions and tweak UI to better indicate when bar weight or body weight is editable.

### 2.0.1 — 2015-10-04

Fix button display bug in iPhone app

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