Second Pull vs Plate And Simple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Second Pull
This app simplifies barbell weightlifting by instantly calculating the plates needed for each lift. It allows users to follow structured training programs and automatically tracks workout volume, eliminating the need for manual data entry or spreadsheets.
- Instant plate calculations
- Structured training programs
- Automatic volume tracking
- Coach's program integration
- Custom program uploads
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Second Pull is built for barbell-based training that uses plates, percentages, and structured sessions. Calculate plates instantly, move through lifts without guessing mid-session, and follow structured training programs without spreadsheets or manual program re-entry. Second Pull tracks training volume automatically so you can stay focused on lifting, not managing numbers. Use a coach’s program or upload your own — no lift-by-lift entry required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.secondpull.com/terms Second Pull is a registered trademark, used under license. All rights reserved
Plate And Simple
Easily calculate barbell plate combinations for weightlifting. Visualize plate loading with support for various barbell types and custom weights. Optimize your gym time by reducing calculation effort.
- Barbell plate calculation
- Visual plate layout
- Custom bar weight support
- Standard and change plate options
- Multiple barbell types
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A simple plate calculator for weightlifting. Quickly determine which plates to load on your barbell with visual plate layout. Features popular barbell types and custom bar weight support, standard and change plate options. Spend less time calculating, more time lifting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plate And Simple at none against Second Pull's 2. Plate And Simple also leads on ads (none vs shown). Second Pull's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Second Pull sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Plate And Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Second Pull against 5.0 for Plate And Simple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Second Pull | Plate And Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Second Pull LLC | Oleksandr Podoprigora |
Customer experience
Second Pull
Plate And Simple
In-app purchases
Second Pull
- Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual14 Days trial$89.991 Year
Plate And Simple
No in-app purchases
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