Comparison

IPF Calculator vs Platform Ready

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

Head to head
About

IPF Calculator

Calculate your powerlifting scores for various event types and compare them with other scoring systems. Track your progress with an optional charting tool that supports both raw and equipped lifting.

Highlights
  • Calculate IPF points
  • Compare with Wilks points
  • Supports kilograms and pounds
  • Progress charting tool
  • Export charts as CSV
Features
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• Calculate your IPF points for squat-only, bench press-only and deadlift-only events as well as traditional powerlifting meets • Compare with Wilks points • Supports kilograms and pounds • In-app purchase option of charting tool to track your progress for raw and equipped powerlifting. Export your charts as screenshots or as CSV files. The app has no official affiliation with the International Powerlifting Federation, it merely uses the formula provided by them.

About

Platform Ready

Features
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Platform Ready is your ultimate powerlifting meet-day companion. Whether you’re a first-time competitor or a seasoned lifter, this app helps you plan, track, and perform your best when it matters most. Features • Meet Setup: Enter meet details, flights, and your e1RMs. • Attempt Planning: Choose Conservative, Standard, or Aggressive strategies—or set your own. • Warm-Up Calculator: Get customized warm-up ladders based on your openers. • Checklist & Rack Heights: Stay organized with gear checklists and saved rack settings. • On-the-Day Tracking: Record attempts, red/white lights, and makes/misses in real time. • Live Projections: Automatic subtotal, total, and DOTS updates. With Platform Ready, you’ll walk onto the platform focused, confident, and in control.

Screenshots

IPF Calculator4 screens
Platform Ready4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Ready at none against IPF Calculator's 1. IPF Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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. IPF Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Platform Ready asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IPF Calculator versus Platform Ready: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPF CalculatorPlatform Ready
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiklos PavelDouglas Wessel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IPF Calculator

One-time1
  • Points history with chart$2.99
None

Platform Ready

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPF Calculator free?
IPF Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Platform Ready free?
Platform Ready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IPF Calculator or Platform Ready have ads?
Neither IPF Calculator nor Platform Ready shows ads.

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