Comparison

PlateCalc 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

PlateCalc

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

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
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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

PlateCalc4 screens
Plate Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

PlateCalc and Plate Calculator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PlateCalc versus Plate Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlateCalcPlate Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex KugellMARCUS DANIEL WILLIAMS

In-app purchases

None

PlateCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Plate Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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