# Smolov Squat Calculator — user reviews > 48 indexed App Store user reviews of Smolov Squat Calculator by Wide Swath Research, LLC, rated 3.60/5 from 26 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smolov-squat-calculator/id874789500/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smolov-squat-calculator/id874789500.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (14 of 48) ### 2/5 — Wrong Calculations *2021-12-16, version 2.0.2* The app does a good job calculating based off percentages of your inputted 1RM. However, it does not add the 20 and 30 pound increases during the intermediate phase of the program (weeks 4 and 5). It only goes up by the increment you set app (5-10lbs). ### 3/5 — Handy *2021-03-01, version 2.0.2* Great overall, but all the resources I viewed mentioned a 20 pound and then 30 pound increase during the base cycle, but the app only calculates a 5 pound incremental increase. ### 3/5 — Needs Improvement *2019-03-03, version 2.0.1* Apps ok. Could use more organization though and progress checks. ### 2/5 — Very basic *2019-02-06, version 2.0.1* Not much to say. Just a place to input your work as a record. I have seen way more facility in free apps than this one. Don’t bother paying for it. ### 3/5 — Won’t show sets *2017-12-13, version 2.0.1* I just got a new phone but the amount of sets i need to do each day won’t even appear ### 2/5 — It was Great. What happened?? *2017-11-21, version 2.0.1* App was great. It got my 1 rep max up by 70 Lbs in a month. But then it got “updated” and now the calculations are off and it leaves all the sets i have to do at the same weight! Really frustrating. Other friends with this app had the same issue ### 2/5 — It’s okay *2017-11-04, version 1.1.6* App is great. One thing I hate is that when I try to complete my workout it would completely shut off and it won’t keep the check mark by my complete set it will reset everything ### 4/5 — Bug exterminated *2016-04-15, version 1.1.3* I'll give them credit. They fixed the bug and I got my program back from memory. Still hesitant to rely on this app, but I like it. I'll keep paper copies of my program handy just in case. ### 1/5 — Update erased my file *2016-04-11, version 1.1.2* Latest update erased all my saved files. ### 1/5 — Welp.... *2016-04-11, version 1.1.2* So the update not only deleted all my cycles I was working on and had done but it won't let me click what I've finished and save it... Basically the app went from working just fine to not at all. ### 1/5 — Loved the app until the update *2016-04-10, version 1.1.2* Lost all my data and now I'm having trouble getting it to let me save what I did today. Go back to old faithful ### 3/5 — Well.. *2016-04-10, version 1.1.2* I like the app. But I don't like an update that deleted the 6 cycles that I have completed and the 13 week cycle that I was 1/2 way trough.. Geez guys! ### 1/5 — Update erased my completed and current cycles *2016-04-10, version 1.1.2* I had one completed cycles and two current cycles. After the update, they're all gone. Additionally, I made a new cycle and checked off the days I completed already, clicked done and it's showing under "completed" instead of current even though I only checked off the days on week 1. ### 4/5 — Gets the job done, but... *2016-01-14* I would like kilograms support and a way to keep track of each set. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesnt calculate 2,5 increments *2022-11-24* Doesnt work correctly. If you put in an increase of 2,5 every week stays the same. ### 1/5 — Incredibly basic *2022-08-14, version 2.0.2* Do not pay for this. It is unbelievably basic. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2020-10-10, version 2.0.1* Do not buy this. Use the spreadsheet from the official website. Sadly this app just doesn’t work well. Incorrect percentages and poor layout. ### 1/5 — Bug *2019-10-22* Closing all the time, impossible to use it. ### 1/5 — Smolov *2017-11-04, version 1.1.6* Got too my switching phase update and now can keep track off my workouts as it crashes all the time really disappointed a good app is now useless 😬 ### 1/5 — Update messed it up *2017-10-26, version 1.1.6* Was a good app until this last update when they separated everything into the actual sets instead of sessions. Now I have to mark off a ton of boxes and also the app won't save any of the boxes I've checked off. Was better before the update. ### 1/5 — Update has wrecked it. *2017-10-23, version 1.1.6* New update has screwed up my previous recorded workouts part way into a cycle. Also keeps crashing when I try to manually re-record it. Got on worth the old version fine but now I’m going to delete and get a different app. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2017-03-23, version 1.1.5* Not too user friendly, the free online spreadsheet is better and tells you specific dates so you know the gap to take between sessions. Also this app has you lifting differently from the spreadsheet in the intense mesocycle ### 1/5 — Update deleted all cycles *2016-04-13, version 1.1.2* All completed and current cycles have been deleted after update! Also,The app will no longer allow you to check off completed workouts. ### 1/5 — All cycles gone *2016-04-12, version 1.1.2* Every cycle I had created is gone, one of which I was halfway through. I created new ones to replace them because I remembered where I left off, but it won't let me check off any days as completed. What happened QA? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great *2021-02-10, version 2.0.2* This apps awesome ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2019-05-23, version 2.0.1* Totally worth ### 5/5 — If you work it, It works! *2017-11-29, version 2.0.1* This app got me up to 285 lbs. bench by simply following what it recommended I workout with based solely from my max. I'm 50, & this crazy app got me up to a one rep max of 285 lbs. I would be at 315 by now had I not quit. This app works great but you have to be patient & let your muscles recover! ### 5/5 — Smolov *2016-12-10, version 1.1.5* Just got the app but it seems pretty awesome gunna make keepin track of squat days and how much a breeze ### 5/5 — Old session gone. *2014-10-09, version 1.1* Love the app but just letting you know the update wiped out my current session. Fail. ### 5/5 — Smolov app is unreal *2014-07-15, version 1.0.2* Anyone looking to up there numbers with some hard work, this app is most definitely for you! Helps you keep track of your sets and makes you have massive gains ### 5/5 — Works perfect *2014-06-03, version 1.0.1* This app takes the guesswork it of running the full Smolov or Smolov Jr. cycles. You just plug in your max, and the increment you want to increase by on the second week, and it calculates the weights for the entire program. Simple to use and understand. And you can check the box marked 'Done' after you finish the day. Honestly, anything that makes Smolov a little easier is a good thing...Trust Me! ### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for! *2014-05-08, version 1.0* I have been searching for a convenient way to calculate my smolov weights and this fits the bill perfectly. Super easy to use. Great app! ### 4/5 — Great app for strength building *2019-08-07, version 2.0.1* I have used this program for the last 2-3 years and it has been the simplest and most personalized program I’ve been on. (That’s free) My one thing I’d like to see is for it to be broken down into body parts. i.e. arms, legs, etc. it gets a little lengthy for me and the organization it currently has gets a little rough. Thank you again for a great program! I tell everyone I work with and see in the gym about it! ### 4/5 — Solid simple app, 50 gain in one cycle *2017-09-16, version 1.1.5* I have been using the app for Smolov Sr, after the retest week when checking the box for completing a lift if the app is closed and reopened the weights change. If the box is subsequently unchecked, app closed and reopened the weights revert back to original. Have sent an email into support not sure if this is a known issue. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*