Comparison

PlateMathSS vs Musku

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Target weight input
  • Instant plate calculation
  • Minimalist barbell visual
  • Fewest possible plates
  • Largest plates first
  • Standard plate support
Features
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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.

About

Musku

Features
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Musku, your strength training log. Less time on your phone, more time training. Musku is a workout tracker built for the gym: fast, intuitive, ad-free and without social networking. Log your workouts, track your progress and focus on what matters. WORKOUT TRACKING MADE SIMPLE Create your own workout templates or choose from ready-made programmes. Start a workout, move through your exercises and log your sets in seconds. Musku automatically fills in your previous weights and reps. Add exercises, edit sets and adjust your workout as you go. PLAN YOUR TRAINING WEEK Schedule your workouts for the days and times that suit you. Musku reminds you when it's time to train and shows your next workout on the home screen. AI-POWERED WORKOUT ANALYSIS Musku prepares a detailed summary of your recent workouts (up to 100) or your entire training programme, with key metrics already calculated: training frequency, sets per muscle group, performance and personal records. Copy the summary into your preferred AI (ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini) to identify strengths, spot imbalances and explore ways to improve. Nothing is shared with an AI unless you choose to do so. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Automatically track: - Personal records: weights, estimated 1RM and volume. - Workout calendar and training consistency. - Sets per muscle group. - Your biggest improvements. - Monthly summaries, badges and achievements. Clear statistics, calculated from the workouts you already log. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Automatically sync your strength workouts with Apple Health, including duration and estimated calories. Track your body measurements and sync your weight both ways. A REST TIMER THAT STAYS VISIBLE Set a rest time for each exercise and keep an eye on the countdown from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island with Live Activities. TRACK YOUR BODY CHANGES Log your weight, body fat and measurements: arms, chest, waist, thighs, calves and more. View each measurement's history and charts to see how your body changes over time. WORK OUT WITH APPLE WATCH Train without reaching for your iPhone. Start a free workout, add exercises, adjust sets and view your workout summary right from your wrist. YOUR WORKOUTS, ONE TAP AWAY Start a workout from your Home Screen with the Musku widget. Choose between two customisable sizes, with 4 or 8 shortcuts to your favourite workouts. FREE TO START, PREMIUM TO GO FURTHER Use Musku for free with up to 3 workout templates and essential statistics. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited templates, advanced statistics and AI analysis of your training programme. Cancel your subscription at any time. For people who take their training seriously without overcomplicating it. Terms of Use: https://musku.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://musku.app/privacy/

Screenshots

PlateMathSS3 screens
Musku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlateMathSS at none against Musku's 3. Musku's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Musku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.89 per month. PlateMathSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PlateMathSS versus Musku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlateMathSSMusku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParth GargavaJulien Legrand

In-app purchases

None

PlateMathSS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Musku

Subscriptions3
  • Musku Premium Monthly$2.891 Month
  • Musku Premium$12.991 Year
  • Musku Premium Annual14 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is PlateMathSS free?
PlateMathSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Musku free?
Musku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlateMathSS or Musku have ads?
Neither PlateMathSS nor Musku shows ads.

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