Comparison

Boostcamp vs Plate Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Boostcamp

This app provides a comprehensive workout tracker and gym logger with over 11,000 programs and an AI coach. Log every set, track progress with detailed analytics, and access a vast library of coach-designed plans. It offers features like a rest timer, plate calculator, and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Workout logging with RPE, RIR, e1RM
  • AI-generated custom workout plans
  • 11,000+ coach-designed programs
  • Detailed analytics and progress tracking
  • Rest timer and plate calculator
  • Offline workout logging
  • Syncs bodyweight with Apple Health
Features
Read full description

Trusted by over 1,300,000 lifters. 300M+ workouts logged. 4.8 stars. Boostcamp is a free workout tracker and gym logger with 11,000+ programs and an AI coach that builds a custom plan from your goal, schedule, and equipment. Log every set. Run nSuns, GZCLP, 5/3/1, Reddit PPL, PHUL, PHAT, or 130+ coach programs. No spreadsheet. Garage Gym Reviews named Boostcamp the Best Workout App Overall in 2026. "I primarily train for strength and hypertrophy, and Boostcamp is the best app I’ve ever used. I love all the data it provides, and there are so many great programs to choose from within the workout library." – Matt Dustin, CSCS, PN1-NC, Garage Gym Reviews Featured in Fortune’s 2026 trainer-approved Boostcamp review. "Boostcamp has all the features of Strong and Hevy, but what puts Boostcamp decidedly #1 is that it features a library of programs from some of the most recognizable figures in fitness." – Alex Bromley, Professional Strongman "Boostcamp puts all of Reddit's best free workouts in one slick app...give Boostcamp a try." – Lifehacker WHAT YOU GET • Workout Tracker – Log sets, reps, and weight with RPE, RIR, and e1RM. Auto-progression sets your next weights. Rest timer, plate calculator, supersets, drop sets, warmup templates, form videos, and mid-set exercise swaps that keep your numbers. PRs flag in-session. Weekly Sunday reports and year-end Wrapped. Offline. Live Activities put your set and rest timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Syncs bodyweight with Apple Health. • AI Coach – Short questionnaire, then a customized multi-week program you log in the same tracker. Or pick a named coach program and start today. Fork any program, or build your own with no cap. • 11,000+ Programs – 130+ coach-designed plans with progressions, periodization, and deloads, plus a huge community library. Filter by goal, level, and days per week. The library is free. No ads. • Analytics – Volume, muscle-group engagement, PRs, and training history. Pro adds Strength Score (0–100 across the big lifts) and a per-muscle volume heatmap. POPULAR PROGRAMS nSuns 5/3/1, GZCLP, 5/3/1 BBB, 5/3/1 for Beginners, Building the Monolith, Candito 6 Week, TSA, Bullmastiff, Greyskull LP, PHUL, PHAT, Reddit PPL, KONG, MASS IMPACT, Jacked and Tan 2.0, Strong Curves, Alberto Nuñez Upper Lower, Eric Helms Intermediate Bodybuilding, Greg Nuckols Beginner, Reddit Bodyweight Fitness RR, and thousands more. COACHES Dr. Eric Helms, Alex Bromley, Cody Lefever (GZCL), Geoffrey Verity Schofield, Alberto Nuñez, Bryce Lewis, Greg Nuckols, Jonnie Candito, Bald Omni-Man, Natural Hypertrophy, Basement Bodybuilding, Brandon Campbell (PHUL), Dr. Swole, Matt Vena, Menno Henselmans, Justina Ercole, Tiffany Ma, Rebecca Rouse, and 50+ more. Competitive athletes and researchers, not random influencers. WHO IT'S FOR Beginners who want a plan and a gym logger. Intermediate lifters done with spreadsheets. Anyone who wants an AI coach plus a real tracker. Men and women. Full gym, garage gym, or dumbbells at home. 2–6 days per week. ABOUT Boostcamp started by putting Reddit’s best programs into a workout tracker that works. 1.3M+ lifters now log training, follow 11,000+ programs, and build custom plans with an AI coach. Free to start. No ads. Questions? support@boostcamp.app

About

Plate Calculator

Effortlessly determine the exact barbell plates needed for any weight. This app eliminates mental math and guesswork, providing a clear visual breakdown for accurate loading in pounds or kilograms. It's designed for lifters seeking speed and precision without distractions.

Highlights
  • Fast barbell plate calculations
  • Reverse mode for target weight
  • Supports pounds and kilograms
  • Multiple bar options
  • Clean, distraction-free design
  • Works offline
Read full description

Quickly calculate exactly which plates to load on your barbell with no mental math and no guesswork. Whether you’re lifting in pounds or kilograms, Plate Calculator shows a clear, visual breakdown of plates per side so you can load the bar correctly every time. Features • Fast barbell plate calculations • Reverse mode to calculate plates for a target weight • Supports LB and KG • Multiple bar options • Clean, distraction-free design • Works offline Built for lifters who want fast, accurate plate math without unnecessary clutter.

Screenshots

Boostcamp4 screens
Plate Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

Boostcamp and Plate Calculator both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Plate Calculator's written reviews are positive against 60% of Boostcamp's. Plate Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Boostcamp's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 2). On price, rating 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. Boostcamp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Plate Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Boostcamp against 5.0 for Plate Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boostcamp has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Boostcamp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plate Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, Plate Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Boostcamp versus Plate Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoostcampPlate Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBPM Health Co.MARCUS DANIEL WILLIAMS

Customer experience

Boostcamp

All ratings10,950 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative29.1%

Plate Calculator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Boostcamp

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Workouts not saving properly
  • Inability to reorder exercises
  • Crashing and loading issues
  • Inconsistent exercise tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode for workouts
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More customization options
  • Improved exercise video demonstrations
  • Ability to create and share custom programs

Plate Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Boostcamp

Subscriptions9
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Boostcamp Pro$14.991 Month
  • Limited-Time Offer14 Days trial$48.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Boostcamp Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Plate Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boostcamp free?
Boostcamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plate Calculator free?
Plate Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boostcamp or Plate Calculator?
Plate Calculator is rated higher. Boostcamp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Plate Calculator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Boostcamp or Plate Calculator have ads?
Boostcamp shows ads; Plate Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Boostcamp or Plate Calculator?
Boostcamp ships an update fortnightly, and Plate Calculator every 4 months. Most recently, Boostcamp was updated on November 13, 2026 and Plate Calculator on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons