Comparison

PlateCalc vs BarMath

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

Head to head
About

PlateCalc

Features
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Set your weight, select your bar, forget the math and let us calculate your plates.Β Simple single function application to calculate the plates you need based on your desired weight.

About

BarMath

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BarMath – Barbell Weight Calculator for Apple Watch BarMath makes calculating your barbell weight as easy as lifting it (well, almost)! With BarMath on your Apple Watch, just set your bar weight, tap in your plates, and let the app do the math. Perfect for gym-goers who want to skip the mental math and stay focused on the lift. Features: Instant Calculations: Add the bar weight, select your plates, and see the total instantly. Always on Your Wrist: No need to reach for your phoneβ€”calculate right from your Apple Watch. Clear & Simple Display: Easy-to-read weight totals with no extra clutter. Easy to Use: Tap plate to add weight. Tap more than once to add multiple of same weight. The app will automatically double the plates for both sides of bar and add bar weight for total.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BarMath at 3 against PlateCalc's 1. BarMath also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PlateCalc versus BarMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlateCalcBarMath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size0 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex KugellTanya Landsman

In-app purchases

None

PlateCalc

No in-app purchases

None

BarMath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlateCalc free?
PlateCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarMath free?
BarMath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlateCalc or BarMath have ads?
Neither PlateCalc nor BarMath shows ads.

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