Barlog vs Optimal Plates
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.
Optimal Plates
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Never guess your barbell load again! Optimal Plates calculates exactly what plates to add for any weight in seconds. Log exercises, calculate one rep maxes and way more with all the handy tools! - Supports multiple bar types. - Log exercises & view progress - Customisable plates. - Estimate One rep max - Light and Dark Themes - Visual and descriptive loading guides. - Save favourite lifts and configurations. - Percentage & Wendler breakdowns - Quick buttons to increment and decrement weight - Multiple language support Download Optimal Plates now and make your lifts smarter, faster, and correct under fatigue!
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Verdict
Barlog and Optimal Plates are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barlog ships an update every 9 days, Optimal Plates every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barlog | Optimal Plates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keiver Hernandez | LOCALHOST DEVELOPMENT LTD |
In-app purchases
Barlog
No in-app purchases
Optimal Plates
No in-app purchases
