Comparison

MaxPlate vs Strencth

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

Head to head
About

MaxPlate

Features
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MaxPlate is your ultimate lifting companion, designed to simplify and enhance your strength training. Whether you're tracking personal records, calculating optimal weights for your workouts, or managing your barbell and plate inventory, MaxPlate has you covered. Features: Lift Tracking: Log and track your workouts with ease, keeping all your progress in one place. Smart Weight Calculations: Effortlessly calculate the perfect weight for strength, hypertrophy, and endurance training goals. Equipment Manager: Manage your gym equipment inventory, including plates, barbells, and clamps, ensuring you’re always ready for your next lift. Customizable Settings: Choose between metric (kg) and imperial (lbs) units, select your clamps, and pick your preferred barbell for precision calculations. Clean and Intuitive Design: Navigate through a user-friendly interface designed with lifters in mind. Maximize your potential with MaxPlateβ€”your personal weightlifting assistant. Perfect for beginners, enthusiasts, and professional athletes alike. Start lifting smarter today!

About

Strencth

Features
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Stop using the Notes app. It’s time to upgrade your training. Strencth is the modern workout tracker designed for lifters who demand data, visuals, and community. Whether you are running PPL, 5/3/1, or your own custom split, Strencth gets out of your way so you can focus on the weights. WHY LIFTERS SWITCH TO STRENCTH: "Finally, an app that actually focuses on the Apple Watch experience." "The muscle heat map is a game changer for spotting imbalances." "Like Hevy, but with a cleaner interface. Love the social feed." Visual Analytics & Body Heatmap Don't just guess where you're sore. Our dynamic Body Chart visualizes your training frequency, showing you exactly which muscles you hit and which ones are lagging. Track volume, tonnage, and estimated 1RM changes over time with beautiful, easy-to-read charts. Seamless Logging (Phone or Watch) Experience the best-in-class Apple Watch integration. Leave your phone in the locker and log sets, check rest timers, and view your history right from your wrist. It syncs instantly to your iPhone when you’re done. Train Together Lifting is better with friends. Follow other athletes, copy their routines, share your PRs, and get hype on your feed. Stay accountable with a community that pushes you harder. CORE FEATURES: β–  Smart Logging: Auto-calculated plates, RPE tracking, and rest timers with haptic feedback. β–  Routine Manager: Create unlimited custom workouts (Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, Bro Splits). β–  History at a Glance: See exactly what you lifted last session while you are logging your current set. No more guessing. β–  Exercise Library: Hundreds of built-in exercises with video demos, plus the ability to create your own custom movements. β–  Progress Photos: Securely store physique updates to match your strength gains. PERFECT FOR ANY PROGRAM: From beginner linear progression (Starting Strength) to advanced periodization (nSuns, GZCL), Strencth adapts to your lifting style. Download Strencth today. Visualize your progress, connect with friends, and hit your next PR. Terms of Use: https://workout-app-site.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://workout-app-site.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

MaxPlate4 screens
Strencth4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. MaxPlate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Strencth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MaxPlate versus Strencth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxPlateStrencth
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS15.515.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB139 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDerek RobatiPrakreet Sharma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MaxPlate

One-time1
  • MaxPlate Pro$2.99
2 purchases

Strencth

Subscriptions2
  • Strencth Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Strencth Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MaxPlate free?
MaxPlate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strencth free?
Strencth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MaxPlate or Strencth have ads?
Neither MaxPlate nor Strencth shows ads.

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