Simple Strength NLP vs MaxRep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Strength NLP
This app guides novice lifters through a linear progression strength training program. It automatically adjusts weights, suggests modifications when you stall, and tracks your progress. Features include a rest timer, workout history, and an offline mode.
- Automatic weight progression
- Rest timer with Lock Screen widget
- Workout history and personal records
- Apple Health integration
- Plate calculator
- Offline functionality
- 1RM calculator
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Simple Strength NLP An adaptive strength training tracker for the novice linear progression program. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Track your squat, bench, press, and deadlift. The app tells you what weight to lift and increases it when you're ready. SMART PROGRESSION Start light, add weight every workout. When you stall, the app suggests deloads and programming modifications. FEATURES -Automatic weight progression after successful lifts -Rest timer with Lock Screen widget and Dynamic Island -Workout history and personal records -Apple Health integration -Plate calculator shows exactly what to load -Works offline—your data stays on your device -1RM calculator, progression estimates, and more THE PROGRAM Based on the time-tested Starting Strength novice linear progression: three barbell workouts per week, alternating between Workout A (Squat, Press, Deadlift) and Workout B (Squat, Bench, Deadlift). MODEL Pay once, own it forever. No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no ads.
MaxRep
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Never guess your one rep max again. You just hit 225 lbs for 5 reps on the bench. What's your single rep max? MaxRep tells you in milliseconds: 262.5 lb, Epley formula, and which plates to load to attempt it. The strength calculator that replaces your spreadsheet. Enter any weight, any rep count, any lift. MaxRep applies the Epley one rep max predictor, the gold-standard estimator used worldwide, and returns a precise single rep max in real time. Free forever. No account. No tracking pixels. But MaxRep is more than a 1RM calculator. It's the complete computation layer for strength training: plates, percentages, RPE, warmups, strength standards, and 5/3/1 programming. Everything you need between sets, in one app. The numbers are right, and they show their work. Every formula is cited inside the app: Epley for 1RM, Tuchscherer for RPE, Wendler for 5/3/1. And the plate calculator respects the plates your gym actually has, so it never calls for weight you do not own. A calculator you have to double-check is not a calculator. What you get free: • Instant 1RM via the Epley formula, with no account, no limits, no upsell wall • Visual plate calculator that shows exactly which plates to load on the bar to hit any target weight • Percentage table, 40 to 100% training loads for any 1RM, with plate loading per row • Exercise library, 20 preset lifts plus unlimited custom entries • lbs / kg toggle, set once and applied everywhere Unlock Pro ($9.99, one time): • RPE / RIR table: convert perceived exertion to percentage of 1RM instantly, based on Tuchscherer's chart • Warmup ramp generator: progressive warmup sets calibrated to today's working weight, with plate loading per set • Strength level rankings: see where you stand from Beginner to Elite by bodyweight and gender for Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift, and Overhead Press • Backoff set calculator: compute follow-up volume from your top set with plate breakdown • Unlimited history: per-exercise line chart tracks your estimated max day-over-day • Custom plate inventory: configure bars, plates, and collars per gym • Training max toggle: switch the percentage table between true 1RM and 85% / 90% training max • Home screen widget: your latest 1RMs, always current • PDF export: full training history, formatted and printable Coach tier ($19.99 / year or $39.99 lifetime): For serious programmed lifters and competitors. Everything in Pro, plus: • 5/3/1 cycle generator: enter your training maxes, get a full 4-week Wendler block with exact weights and plate loading for every set • Advance Cycle: log your Week-3 AMRAP reps and the app applies Wendler's "5+ to add weight" rule, bumps your training max, and regenerates the next block. Real progression, not a one-shot calculator. • Fatigue detection: trend analysis flags when a lift is declining and suggests deloads • Meet attempt calculator: auto-select opener, second, and third attempts from your estimated max, with plate calls for the platform • Multiple gym profiles: save plate inventories for home, commercial gym, or competition No subscription to use the calculator. Plenty of apps lock the plate calculator or percentage table behind a monthly subscription. MaxRep keeps the core tools free, and Pro is one payment for permanent access, no recurring fee. Coach adds programming and competition tools as a yearly plan or one-time lifetime unlock. Either way your data stays on your phone. Built for: → Powerlifters tracking squat, bench, and deadlift readiness for competition → Strength coaches who need a credible, formula-backed estimate without a spreadsheet → CrossFit athletes logging 1RM benchmarks across a rotating exercise library → 5/3/1 followers who need precise load tables and AMRAP-driven progression each cycle Your training data deserves better than a guess. Download MaxRep free and know your true 1RM in two taps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MaxRep at every 2 days against Simple Strength NLP's every 2 weeks. MaxRep also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Simple Strength NLP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MaxRep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Strength NLP ships an update every 2 weeks, MaxRep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Strength NLP | MaxRep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jared Meyer | Reply200 Inc. |
In-app purchases
Simple Strength NLP
- Unlock Simple Strength$7.99
MaxRep
- MaxRep Coach$19.991 Year
- MaxRep Pro$9.99
- MaxRep Coach (Lifetime)$39.99
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