Comparison

MaxPlate vs Strength Basecamp Powerlifting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 MaxPlate—your personal weightlifting assistant. Perfect for beginners, enthusiasts, and professional athletes alike. Start lifting smarter today!

About

Strength Basecamp Powerlifting

Features
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Get stronger. Build your squat, bench press, and deadlift with structured powerlifting programs that tell you exactly what to lift next. Choose a program, log every set and rep, and progress week by week. Strength Basecamp adjusts your working weights based on your performance—no spreadsheets, guesswork, or generic workouts. POWERLIFTING PROGRAMS • Foundation 5x5 — beginner linear progression with weight added after successful sessions • Tiered Progression — GZCLP-based programming with heavy and volume tiers • Weekly Strength Progression — volume, recovery, and intensity sessions organised into weekly waves • DUP Powerlifting — daily undulating periodisation using rotating hypertrophy, power, and strength sessions • Lift Specialisation — focused programs for improving your squat, bench press, or deadlift • Powerlifting Block — structured volume, intensity, peak, and test phases The program library is continually expanding, including longer powerlifting blocks and additional progression options. BUILT TO KEEP YOU PROGRESSING • Automatic progression based on completed reps • Projected strength gains for the next 4, 8, and 12 weeks • Automatic one-rep max tracking • Personal record detection • Complete set, rep, and weight logging • Built-in rest timer with haptic alerts • Training history and Big Three progress stats • Support for pounds and kilograms WHO IT’S FOR • Beginners who want a clear powerlifting program • Intermediate lifters who can no longer add weight every workout • Advanced lifters organising training into structured blocks • Lifters focused on improving squat, bench press, or deadlift • Anyone who wants structured strength training without managing a spreadsheet GET STARTED FREE • 12 free sessions on any program in the library • Switch programs freely while you find your fit • Track every workout, set, rep, and personal record • Automatic weight progression from session one • No payment required to begin PRO UNLOCKS • Unlimited training beyond your first 12 sessions • Every program, including new releases • Your training history and stats stay free forever SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MaxPlate4 screens
Strength Basecamp Powerlifting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MaxPlate at 15.5 against Strength Basecamp Powerlifting's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. MaxPlate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Strength Basecamp Powerlifting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MaxPlate versus Strength Basecamp Powerlifting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxPlateStrength Basecamp Powerlifting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDerek RobatiAnton Tymchuk

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MaxPlate

One-time1
  • MaxPlate Pro$2.99
2 purchases

Strength Basecamp Powerlifting

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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