Comparison

PlateMathSS vs WOD Matrix

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

WOD Matrix

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WOD Matrix is the all-in-one training companion for functional fitness athletes — everything you need before, during, and after a workout, in one fast, no-fuss app built for mid-WOD use. Stop juggling five different apps. WOD Matrix brings your plate math, PRs, workout log, and timers together so your data flows between them — log a WOD, link your PRs, and never re-enter the same thing twice. FEATURES • Bar Math — Instantly calculate which plates to load for any target weight. Supports kg and lbs, custom barbells, and your own plate inventory. • PR Tracking — Log and track personal records across lifts and benchmark WODs. See your progress at a glance and never forget a number again. • WOD Journal — Record every workout with the details that matter: type (For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, and more), result, notes, and photos or videos. Link WODs to your PRs automatically. • Timers — Run every workout clock you need: For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and interval timers — with audio cues, round and rep counters, and a pre-start countdown. • Reps Counter — Count reps without running a timer: up from zero or down from a target, on a giant tap-anywhere display with big-step buttons and undo. One tap logs the result to your Journal. BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR • Designed for quick, mid-workout use — big controls, minimal taps • Works 100% offline — your data lives on your device • Light, fast, and focused — no accounts, no clutter WOD Matrix is free with a simple banner ad. Prefer ad-free? A one-time "Remove Ads" purchase clears them for good — all features stay exactly the same either way. Whether you're chasing a new back squat PR, grinding a benchmark, or just need a reliable timer, WOD Matrix keeps your training in one place. Download WOD Matrix and bring your whole training toolkit to every session.

Screenshots

PlateMathSS3 screens
WOD Matrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlateMathSS at none against WOD Matrix's 1. PlateMathSS also leads on ads (none vs shown). WOD Matrix's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. WOD Matrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlateMathSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PlateMathSS versus WOD Matrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlateMathSSWOD Matrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParth GargavaNamreh LLC

In-app purchases

None

PlateMathSS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WOD Matrix

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is PlateMathSS free?
PlateMathSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WOD Matrix free?
WOD Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlateMathSS or WOD Matrix have ads?
WOD Matrix shows ads; PlateMathSS does not.

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