# Load That Bar — Barbell Plate Calculator

> Barbell Plate Calculator (iPhone/iPad app by Dustin Ober.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-that-bar/id6769888435 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dustin Ober](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881347876)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-that-bar/id6769888435/reviews.md

## What is Load That Bar?

Load That Bar helps lifters quickly determine exactly what plates to load on each side of a barbell. Enter your target weight, choose your barbell type, and the app calculates a clear per-side loading guide with a visual plate layout.

You can switch between pounds and kilograms, customize available plate sizes, and use Ladder Mode for multi-set progression planning.

Version 1.1 is a top-to-bottom rebuild of how the app looks and feels, plus real new features:

• Home Screen widget and Siri Shortcuts — see what to load without opening the app
• Workout history — every set you calculate or log is saved, grouped by day
• Multiple named gym profiles — switch between your home rack and the gym in one tap
• A real light mode, full Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support throughout
• A proper iPad layout and a guided setup that actually asks about your plates

Load That Bar is fast, simple, and built for practical gym use without accounts, subscriptions, or required setup.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-08

Load That Bar 1.1 is a top-to-bottom rebuild of how the app looks and feels.

• Real light mode — every screen, finally coherent
• Home Screen widget and Siri Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, calculate plates in Load That Bar"
• Workout history — every set you calculate is saved, grouped by day
• Multiple named gym profiles — create, rename, and switch between your home rack and the gym
• A new guided setup that actually asks about your plates
• Full Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support
• Proper iPad layout, refreshed typography, and new haptics throughout
• Fixed: recent targets no longer disappear when you switch between LBS and KG

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-11

Fixes Tap to Count so plate buttons reliably add and remove loaded plates, and improves Tip Jar buttons so donation taps respond correctly.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-09

Fixes Tap to Count so plate buttons reliably add and remove loaded plates, and improves Tip Jar buttons so donation taps respond correctly.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-27

Adds optional tip jar support and tappable plate load calculation.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-18

No release notes.

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All apps by Dustin Ober: https://appshunter.io/developer/1881347876

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