Comparison

1RM Calculator vs Efort

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

Head to head
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/

About

Efort

This application is designed for powerlifting athletes to enhance their performance. It offers custom program creation, performance insights, and optional integration with coaches.

Highlights
  • Custom program creation
  • Performance insights
  • Optional coach integration
  • 100% free
Features
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Efort: Powerlifting Training Efort is built for powerlifting athletes aiming to optimize performance—whether you work with a coach on Efort Coach or craft your own program. It’s 100% free. Key Features • Custom Programs • Performance Insights • Optional Coach Integration Take your powerlifting to the next level—download Efort and train like the best! Contact Us • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/efortapp • Email: info@efortcoach.com

Screenshots

1RM Calculator4 screens
Efort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Efort at none against 1RM Calculator's 3. Efort also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). 1RM Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 15) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Efort 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 1RM Calculator against 4.8 for Efort. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1RM Calculator has 116 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1RM Calculator ships an update every 4 months, Efort every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1RM Calculator versus Efort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1RM CalculatorEfort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (116 ratings) — better4.8 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuri KoshiishiEFORT SYSTEMS S.L.

Customer experience

1RM Calculator

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

Efort

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Efort

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1RM Calculator free?
1RM Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Efort free?
Efort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1RM Calculator or Efort?
1RM Calculator is rated higher. 1RM Calculator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Efort averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.
Do 1RM Calculator or Efort have ads?
Neither 1RM Calculator nor Efort shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1RM Calculator or Efort?
1RM Calculator ships an update every 4 months, and Efort every 8 days. Most recently, 1RM Calculator was updated on October 16, 2026 and Efort on October 6, 2026.

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