Barlog vs Plate And Simple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barlog
Effortlessly calculate barbell plate combinations with a real-time visualizer and haptic feedback. This tool helps users quickly determine the correct plates needed for any weight, supporting both pounds and kilograms. Ideal for lifters of all levels to optimize their training sessions.
- Live plate visualization
- Smart minimum-plate calculator
- Weight slider with haptic snapping
- Apple Watch remote control
- Instant lb/kg conversion
- Custom bar weights
- One-tap reset
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Barlog – Load the bar in seconds Turn plate math into a snap-and-buzz experience. Drag the full-screen slider to watch plates stack in real time—each major jump locks in with crisp haptic feedback so you feel every milestone. Perfect for beginners mastering lb/kg math and veterans dialing in PR attempts. Highlights • Live plate visualization – see exact stacks as you slide • Smart minimum-plate calculator – never over-pull iron again • Weight slider with haptic snapping – tactile confirmation at key loads • Apple Watch remote – adjust weight, reset, or switch units from your wrist • Instant lb ⇄ kg conversion & custom bar weights • One-tap reset & distraction-free training mode Built for powerlifters, CrossFit athletes, and anyone who loves lifting.
Plate And Simple
Easily calculate barbell plate combinations for weightlifting. Visualize plate loading with support for various barbell types and custom weights. Optimize your gym time by reducing calculation effort.
- Barbell plate calculation
- Visual plate layout
- Custom bar weight support
- Standard and change plate options
- Multiple barbell types
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A simple plate calculator for weightlifting. Quickly determine which plates to load on your barbell with visual plate layout. Features popular barbell types and custom bar weight support, standard and change plate options. Spend less time calculating, more time lifting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Barlog at 4 against Plate And Simple's 2. Barlog also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Barlog against 5.0 for Plate And Simple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Barlog | Plate And Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keiver Hernandez | Oleksandr Podoprigora |
Customer experience
Barlog
Plate And Simple
In-app purchases
Barlog
No in-app purchases
Plate And Simple
No in-app purchases
