Comparison

Plate Math vs Just Lift

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

Head to head
About

Plate Math

Effortlessly calculate the weight plates needed for your barbell to reach a target weight. This app eliminates guesswork and mental math, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your weightlifting sessions. Focus on your strength goals with this intuitive gym companion.

Highlights
  • Calculate exact weight plates needed
  • Eliminate guesswork and mental math
  • Ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Intuitive gym companion
  • Focus on strength goals
Features
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Plate Math is your ultimate gym companion, designed to simplify your weightlifting routine. This intuitive app helps you effortlessly calculate the exact weight plates needed on each side of a barbell to hit a specific target weight. Say goodbye to guesswork and mental math – Plate Math ensures accuracy and efficiency in your training, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: reaching your strength goals.

About

Just Lift

Features
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Just Lift – Smart Workouts in Seconds Just Lift is the fastest way to build a personalized workout plan that fits your schedule and fitness goals. Whether you have 15 minutes or 2 hours, Just Lift instantly creates targeted routines based on your selected muscle groups—no guesswork, no wasted time. Features: • Time-Based Workouts – Choose how much time you have (15–120 minutes) and let the app build an efficient routine. • Muscle Group Focus – Select specific areas like Chest, Legs, Shoulders, Abs, Back, or go Full Body. • Instant Routine Generator – Tap once to generate a complete workout with instructions and timing. • Visual Exercise Guides – Follow detailed illustrations to ensure proper form and maximize gains. • Clean, Intuitive Interface – Simple design that gets straight to your workout, fast. Just Lift is perfect for beginners and experienced lifters alike. Whether you’re at the gym or working out from home, Just Lift keeps your fitness focused, flexible, and effective. Create up to 10 workout programs for free. To unlock unlimited program creation and access additional features, a subscription is required. Try premium features free with a trial and upgrade anytime from within the app. Download Just Lift and start training smarter today. For terms of use visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plate Math4 screens
Just Lift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Just Lift at none against Plate Math's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Plate Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Just Lift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Plate Math versus Just Lift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlate MathJust Lift
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin LavinAdi Khader

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plate Math

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Just Lift

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Plate Math free?
Plate Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Lift free?
Just Lift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plate Math or Just Lift have ads?
Plate Math shows ads; Just Lift does not.

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