StrengthMaxxer vs Load That Bar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StrengthMaxxer
This app helps serious lifters track workouts, plan progressive overload, and monitor muscle fatigue. It provides personalized weight and rep recommendations based on your training history and offers strength standards to gauge your progress. Features include Apple Watch integration and home screen widgets for at-a-glance data.
- Workout logging (sets, reps, RPE, PRs)
- Progressive overload planning
- Strength standards and scoring
- Muscle fatigue monitoring
- Apple Watch companion app
- Home screen widgets
- 100% private data storage
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StrengthMaxxer is a gym log, workout tracker, and progressive overload planner for lifters who want clear next-session targets. Log sets, reps, RPE, and PRs, then let the app turn your training history into smarter weight and rep recommendations. BUILT FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS Track bodybuilding, powerlifting, strength training, and general gym workouts with fast set logging, workout templates, exercise history, and personal record tracking. SMART PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD Pick from four science-backed progression modes — Linear, Double Progression, RPE Autoregulation, or Off (manual control) — applied automatically to every exercise. The app calculates your next session's weights and reps so you never plateau. STRENGTH STANDARDS See exactly where you stand. Your lifts are scored against 200+ exercises with gender-specific, bodyweight-adjusted standards. Track your journey from Beginner to Elite with a single Strength Score. MUSCLE FATIGUE TRACKING Real-time recovery monitoring shows which muscle groups are fatigued and when they'll be ready. Never accidentally overtrain or skip a muscle group again. WORKOUT COMPLETION, REIMAGINED Every finished session ends with a celebration: full session stats, PR highlights, muscles worked, and clear next-session recommendations. REBUILT HISTORY Browse your training by month, see monthly summaries at a glance, and filter by muscle group or exercise. POWERFUL ANALYTICS - Strength score trends with 14-day, 30-day, and all-time views - Volume and frequency analysis - Muscle balance scoring - Data Explorer for deep dives into your training history APPLE WATCH COMPANION Log workouts directly from your wrist with haptic feedback and the Digital Crown set editor. Syncs seamlessly with iPhone. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Streak counters, workout summaries, strength scores, and muscle fatigue — all at a glance without opening the app. 100% PRIVATE All your data stays on your device. No account required. No servers. Optional iCloud sync for your own backups. TRY PREMIUM FREE FOR 7 DAYS StrengthMaxxer Premium unlocks the full app. Start a 7-day free trial — no charge until your trial ends, cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS StrengthMaxxer Premium includes: - All four progression modes - 200+ strength standards and full Strength Score history - Advanced analytics and Data Explorer - Customizable dashboard - All Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch widgets - Unlimited custom exercises, programs, and workout templates Subscription plans: - Monthly Premium: $7.99 / month (7-day free trial) - Annual Premium: $59.99 / year (7-day free trial) - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://strengthmaxxer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://strengthmaxxer.com/privacy
Load That Bar
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Load That Bar helps lifters quickly determine exactly what plates to load on each side of a barbell. Enter your target weight, choose your barbell type, and the app calculates a clear per-side loading guide with a visual plate layout. You can switch between pounds and kilograms, customize available plate sizes, and use Ladder Mode for multi-set progression planning. Version 1.1 is a top-to-bottom rebuild of how the app looks and feels, plus real new features: • Home Screen widget and Siri Shortcuts — see what to load without opening the app • Workout history — every set you calculate or log is saved, grouped by day • Multiple named gym profiles — switch between your home rack and the gym in one tap • A real light mode, full Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support throughout • A proper iPad layout and a guided setup that actually asks about your plates Load That Bar is fast, simple, and built for practical gym use without accounts, subscriptions, or required setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Load That Bar at 2 against StrengthMaxxer's —. On price, update cadence, 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. StrengthMaxxer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Load That Bar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StrengthMaxxer ships an update fortnightly, Load That Bar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StrengthMaxxer | Load That Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keon Armin | Dustin Ober |
In-app purchases
StrengthMaxxer
- Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
- Annual Premium$59.991 Year
Load That Bar
- Tip $0.99$0.99
- Tip $2.99$2.99








