MaxPlate vs PlateCalculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaxPlate
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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 MaxPlate—your personal weightlifting assistant. Perfect for beginners, enthusiasts, and professional athletes alike. Start lifting smarter today!
PlateCalculator
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Plate Calc is a simple, no-nonsense barbell plate calculator. Enter your target weight and instantly see which plates to load on each side of the bar. No cluttered menus, no unnecessary features, just a fast, easy way to get lifting. Features: - Clean, easy-to-use interface - Automatic plate calculations (per side) - Support for lb and kg - Adjustable barbell weight - Dark mode No distractions, just the essentials Whether you’re training in pounds or kilograms, Plate Calc helps you load the bar correctly and get on with your workout.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MaxPlate at none against PlateCalculator's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. MaxPlate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlateCalculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MaxPlate | PlateCalculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Derek Robati | The 5am Co. |
In-app purchases
MaxPlate
- MaxPlate Pro$2.99
PlateCalculator
- Remove Ads - Lifetime$2.99
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