# Optimal Plates vs PlateMathSS

The clearest difference is rating: PlateMathSS at 5.0 against Optimal Plates's 3.0. Optimal Plates's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PlateMathSS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Optimal Plates | PlateMathSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-plates/id6751637015/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platemathss/id6757253701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LOCALHOST DEVELOPMENT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741540273) | [Parth Gargava](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865594856) |

## What reviewers say

### Optimal Plates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-plates/id6751637015)

Easily calculate barbell loads for any desired weight in seconds. This app offers tools to log exercises, estimate one-rep maxes, and track progress. It supports multiple bar types and customizable plates for efficient weightlifting.

**Highlights:** Barbell load calculation, Exercise logging, One rep max estimation, Customizable plates, Progress tracking, Multiple bar type support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlateMathSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platemathss/id6757253701)

This app simplifies barbell loading for strength training. It instantly calculates the exact plates needed for your target weight, displaying a clean visual of the loaded barbell. Focus on your lifts, not the math.

**Highlights:** Target weight input, Instant plate calculation, Minimalist barbell visual, Fewest possible plates, Largest plates first, Standard plate support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Optimal Plates free?

Optimal Plates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlateMathSS free?

PlateMathSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Optimal Plates or PlateMathSS?

PlateMathSS is rated higher. Optimal Plates averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PlateMathSS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Optimal Plates or PlateMathSS have ads?

Neither Optimal Plates nor PlateMathSS shows ads.

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