Comparison

StrengthMaxxer vs Load That Bar

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Load That Bar

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Load That Bar4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
StrengthMaxxer versus Load That Bar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrengthMaxxerLoad That Bar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeon ArminDustin Ober

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StrengthMaxxer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Load That Bar

One-time2
  • Tip $0.99$0.99
  • Tip $2.99$2.99

Questions

Is StrengthMaxxer free?
StrengthMaxxer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Load That Bar free?
Load That Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, StrengthMaxxer or Load That Bar?
StrengthMaxxer ships an update fortnightly, and Load That Bar every 3 weeks. Most recently, StrengthMaxxer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Load That Bar on October 18, 2026.

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