Calcuweight vs PlateMathSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calcuweight
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Calcuweighter instantly calculates your working weights from your personal records. No more mental math at the gym.
PlateMathSS
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.
- Target weight input
- Instant plate calculation
- Minimalist barbell visual
- Fewest possible plates
- Largest plates first
- Standard plate support
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Tired of fumbling with plates while the clock ticks? BarLoad is the no-nonsense barbell plate calculator built for serious strength training.• Enter your target weight (45 lb bar standard) • Instantly see the exact plates needed per side – fewest possible, largest first • Clean, minimalist visual of the loaded barbell – no numbers, no clutter, just iron ready to lift • Inspired by Starting Strength: Simple, accurate, effectiveStandard plates only: 45, 25, 10, 2.5, 1.25 lb. Exact loads every time.Stop calculating in your head. Start lifting heavier.Get strong. Get PlateMath.
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Verdict
Calcuweight and PlateMathSS are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Calcuweight | PlateMathSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeremy Wilson | Parth Gargava |
In-app purchases
Calcuweight
No in-app purchases
PlateMathSS
No in-app purchases
