PlateMathSS vs GainLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
GainLog
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Your gym data belongs to you. Not a fitness company. Not a cloud server. Not an advertiser. GainLog is the strength tracker that stays on your phone — no account, no data harvesting. Just a clean, fast log for every set, rep, PR, and personal record you earn. Built for lifters who want progress, not a platform. Log every weight lifting session in seconds, track your one rep max across every lift, and monitor progressive overload week by week. GainLog is your strength training workout planner and exercise log, all in one — stored privately on your phone. No account. No cloud. No ads. --- TRACK WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS Most gym-goers train hard but track nothing. GainLog fixes that. Log your sets, reps, and weights in seconds — and watch your strength training data build into a full picture of how you're progressing. - One-rep max tracking: GainLog automatically records your personal bests across every lift, so you never lose track of a new PR. - Progressive overload log: See exactly how your volume and intensity are trending week over week. Know when you're pushing forward — and when you've plateaued. - Volume and tonnage: Track total weekly lifting volume per muscle group. Understand whether you're doing enough — or too much. - Consistency streaks: Monitor your workout frequency over time and build the gym habit that actually sticks. --- BUILT-IN PROGRAMS FOR EVERY LEVEL Not sure what to do at the gym? GainLog includes structured workout programs tailored to your goal and experience level. Beginner strength program: If you're new to weight training, stop guessing. GainLog gives you a complete beginner workout plan — sets, reps, rest times, and progressions — so you can walk into the gym with a plan from day one. Intermediate hypertrophy program: For lifters who've moved past the basics and want to train specifically for muscle growth. Volume-based, structured, and designed around progressive overload principles. Strength-focused program: Built around the compound barbell lifts. Ideal for anyone chasing a new squat, bench, or deadlift personal record. Pick your goal, pick your level, and GainLog handles the structure. You just have to show up. --- YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE GainLog is built local-first. Every workout you log, every PR you hit, every program you follow — it all lives on your device and nowhere else. No account required to get started. No subscription wall hiding your own data behind a paywall. No fitness company profiting from your health information. If you've ever felt uncomfortable about where your fitness data actually ends up, GainLog is the answer. Offline-first, private by design, and fully functional without an internet connection. --- SHARE YOUR PROGRESS Hit a new personal record? GainLog lets you share your workouts and PRs directly with friends — not a messy screenshot, but a clean, readable training card that shows exactly what you achieved. Because your PR earned the share. --- WHO GAINLOG IS FOR - Gym beginners who want a structured workout plan and a simple way to start tracking - Intermediate lifters who are serious about progressive overload and want real data - Anyone who's tired of apps that sell your information, require a subscription, or bury the features you actually need - People who care about privacy and want their strength training log to stay private --- No Hevy. No Strong. Just yours. Download GainLog. Start logging. Watch the numbers move. Our Terms Of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlateMathSS at none against GainLog's 2. GainLog's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. GainLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PlateMathSS asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PlateMathSS | GainLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parth Gargava | Luuk Steltenpool |
In-app purchases
PlateMathSS
No in-app purchases
GainLog
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$24.991 Year









