Comparison

IPF GL vs 1RM Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IPF GL

Compare powerlifters across bodyweight categories using single or three-lift meet results. Supports both male and female athletes, with options for raw or equipped lifting.

Highlights
  • Compare lifters by bodyweight
  • Single and three-lift results
  • Male and female athlete support
  • Raw and equipped lifting options
  • Meet result analysis
Features
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This is the International Powerlifting Federation app for comparing lifters of different bodyweight categories. It's good for single or three-lift meet results for both females and males, raw or equipped. Download it and see where you are.

About

1RM Calculator

Easily calculate your one-rep max (1RM) strength with this app. It supports RPE input and allows you to estimate rep maxes based on your 1RM. Track your progress by saving your 1RM history for different exercises.

Highlights
  • 1RM calculation with RPE
  • Rep max estimation
  • Save 1RM history
  • Customizable exercises
  • Dark theme
Features
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Estimate your one rep max (1RM) from any set. Enter the weight and reps you lifted, add RPE if you track it, and get your estimated max in seconds. FEATURES - 1RM calculator with optional RPE: reps left in the tank are counted, so 10 reps at RPE 7 is treated like a 13-rep max - Transparent formulas: your estimate is the average of Epley, Brzycki (up to 12 reps), Wathan, and Mayhew - Estimated rep maxes from 2 to 12 reps, each shown as a percentage of your 1RM, for planning working sets - Save results to your history by exercise, including your own custom exercises - Edit or backdate saved records - Export your history as CSV - kg or lbs, light or dark theme - 9 languages - No account needed: your records stay on your device PRO - 1RM progress chart for each exercise - Rep max table with your best recorded set for each rep count - No ads Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled in your store account settings. Your 1RM is an estimate, not a tested max. Estimates are most reliable at lower reps. Terms: https://1rm.workoutwise.app/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://1rm.workoutwise.app/legal/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

IPF GL3 screens
1RM Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPF GL at none against 1RM Calculator's 3. IPF GL also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 1RM Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 1RM Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IPF GL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPF GL against 4.9 for 1RM Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1RM Calculator has 116 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPF GL ships an update every 3 weeks, 1RM Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IPF GL versus 1RM Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPF GL1RM Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.9 (116 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperB-Labs Group Beteti TarsasagYuri Koshiishi

Customer experience

IPF GL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

1RM Calculator

All ratings116 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPF GL

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

1RM Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Rep Max Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • 1 Rep Max Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Rep Max Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is IPF GL free?
IPF GL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1RM Calculator free?
1RM Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IPF GL or 1RM Calculator?
IPF GL is rated higher. IPF GL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 1RM Calculator averages 4.9 from 116 ratings.
Do IPF GL or 1RM Calculator have ads?
Neither IPF GL nor 1RM Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPF GL or 1RM Calculator?
IPF GL ships an update every 3 weeks, and 1RM Calculator every 4 months. Most recently, IPF GL was updated on October 1, 2026 and 1RM Calculator on October 16, 2026.

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