Comparison

BarMath vs LoadPR

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

Head to head
About

BarMath

This application simplifies barbell weight calculations for Apple Watch users. Quickly input your bar weight and available plates to get an instant total, allowing you to focus on your workout without mental math.

Highlights
  • Instant barbell weight calculation
  • Plate selection for weight input
  • Automatic doubling for both sides
  • Clear and simple display
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Phone-free operation
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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 phone—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.

About

LoadPR

Features
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Load the bar. Track the record. Nothing else. LoadPR is a minimalist weightlifting PR tracker built around three jobs: log the lift, work the percentages, load the bar. No social feed. No streaks. No AI chatbot. Just the tools serious lifters actually use between sets. ON APPLE WATCH Leave your phone in the bag. Pick a lift on your wrist, spin the Digital Crown to any percentage of your max, and read the exact plate-loadable weight — with a color-coded plate diagram. Works in lbs or kg and follows your gym's available plates. PR TRACKING Log weight, reps, and date for every personal record. Edit or delete any entry — swipe, long-press, or tap the pencil. Automatic 1RM estimates via the Epley formula. Search and sort your exercises by name, recent activity, or weight. PERCENTAGE CALCULATOR Eight preset percentages from 50% to 95%, plus custom values. Configurable rounding at 2.5, 5, or 10 lbs/kg so the result lands on real plates. Copy any number with one tap. Toggle lbs and kg without losing your place. PLATE CALCULATOR A clean visual diagram of one side of the bar. Plates are color-coded the way you already know them: 45 blue, 35 green, 25 yellow, 10 orange, 5 red, 2.5 gray. The greedy algorithm loads the heaviest plates first and shows the closest reachable weight when your target doesn't match. WIDGETS Small, medium, and large home-screen widgets, plus inline, circular, and rectangular lock-screen widgets. Cycles hourly through your most relevant lifts based on your training schedule and how stale each PR is. TIMER MODES (LoadPR+) EMOM, HIIT/Tabata, and AMRAP — built in, no extra app needed. LOADPR+ Unlimited exercises, full progress charts with every date range, unlimited custom gyms and plates, EMOM/HIIT/AMRAP timers, CSV export and import, CloudKit sync across all your devices, and no ads. - LoadPR+ Annual: $12.99/year - LoadPR+ Lifetime: $29.99 one-time - Remove Ads only: $4.99 one-time FREE TIER Track up to 5 exercises, view your last 3 PRs in a mini chart, use one default gym, and run the plate calculator with no limits. Your data is yours — if your subscription lapses, every exercise, PR, and gym config stays exactly where you left it. PRIVACY LoadPR stores your data on-device. CloudKit sync uses your own iCloud account — we never see your lifts. BUILT FOR iOS 26 Native SwiftUI, Liquid Glass materials, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and full Dark Mode support. Load the bar. Track the record. Nothing else. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarMath at none against LoadPR's 3. BarMath also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). LoadPR's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support 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. LoadPR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. BarMath asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarMath ships an update every 3 months, LoadPR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
BarMath versus LoadPR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarMathLoadPR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanya LandsmanSergio Ponce

In-app purchases

None

BarMath

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LoadPR

Subscriptions1
  • LoadPR+ Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • LoadPR+ Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is BarMath free?
BarMath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoadPR free?
LoadPR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BarMath or LoadPR have ads?
LoadPR shows ads; BarMath does not.
Which is updated more often, BarMath or LoadPR?
BarMath ships an update every 3 months, and LoadPR every 6 days. Most recently, BarMath was updated on October 30, 2026 and LoadPR on October 31, 2026.

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