Comparison

Bench 225 vs MaxRep Workout Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Bench 225

This app provides a structured 7-week program designed to help you increase your bench press strength. It offers progressive overload and a clear plan without complex features or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • 7-week bench press program
  • Built-in reset week
  • Structured progression
  • Final test week
  • Progress tracking with projections
  • Run program anytime
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A simple, easy-to-follow program built to move you toward a 225 lb bench. No PDFs. No subscriptions. No endless customization. No coaches. No check-ins. No spreadsheets. No guessing. Just a clear plan. Benching 225 isn’t a trick. It’s consistency, progressive overload, and strong fundamentals. Bench 225 gives you a structured 7-week program designed to build strength safely and realistically. If you want to stop guessing what to do on bench day, this is for you. WHAT YOU GET • A complete 7-week, 2-day-per-week bench program • A built-in reset week to protect your shoulders • Structured progression based on your current strength • A final test week to measure real progress • Progress tracking with projections • A program you can run again anytime WHO IT'S FOR • Lifters who want a stronger bench • Anyone chasing the 225 milestone • Beginners (6+ months training) through intermediate lifters This is not a bodybuilding app. This is not an elite powerlifting program. It’s a simple, proven strength plan. HOW IT WORKS Enter your current bench strength. The app generates your program. Follow it for 7 weeks. Get stronger. That’s it. One-Time Purchase, Lifetime Access (App requires a one-time purchase granting lifetime access). Unlock your program with a single purchase. No subscription. No recurring charges. Strength takes time. This app gives you structure. PRIVACY POLICY: https://bench225.app/privacy TERMS OF USE: https://bench225.app/terms DISCLAIMER: https://bench225.app/disclaimer Need help? Email us at help@phystech.llc

About

MaxRep Workout Calculator

This app helps barbell lifters create personalized warm-up routines. It calculates exact plate loads for each set based on your target weight and available time, ensuring you're prepared without fatigue. Track personal records across numerous movements and customize plans for your training style.

Highlights
  • Personalized warm-up plans
  • Exact plate load suggestions
  • Personal record tracking for 63 movements
  • Customizable lifter profiles
  • Imperial and metric unit support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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MaxRep Workout Calculator takes the guesswork out of warming up for barbell lifts. Tell it your target weight and how much time you have — MaxRep builds a complete, personalized warmup plan with exact plate loads for every set. WORKOUT CALCULATOR Enter your 1-rep max target and your available warmup time. MaxRep generates a step-by-step plan scaled to your lifter type, adjusting rest periods and rep tempo so you arrive at your working weight fully prepared — not fatigued. PLATE LOADING See exactly which plates go on the bar for every set. Configure the plates you actually have at your gym and MaxRep only suggests what's available to you. PERSONAL RECORD TRACKING Log your max rep after every session. MaxRep tracks your personal bests across 63 movements and surfaces your PR alongside each warmup so you always know what you're chasing. 63 BUILT-IN MOVEMENTS Compound and accessory movements included out of the box — squat, bench, deadlift, overhead press, Romanian deadlift, barbell row, and dozens more. BUILT FOR HOW YOU TRAIN Choose from three lifter profiles — Athletic/CrossFit, Regular Gym-Goer, or Powerlifter — each with rest periods and rep tempos tuned to that training style. WORKS IN LBS OR KG Full imperial and metric support. Switch units at any time in Settings; all weights and plate labels update instantly. NO ACCOUNT. NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO INTERNET REQUIRED. All data stays on your device. MaxRep works entirely offline and never requires you to create an account. REMOVE ADS A one-time in-app purchase removes all banner ads permanently for the lifetime of your use of the app.

Screenshots

Bench 2254 screens
MaxRep Workout Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bench 225 at none against MaxRep Workout Calculator's shown. MaxRep Workout Calculator's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Bench 225 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MaxRep Workout Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bench 225 against 5.0 for MaxRep Workout Calculator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bench 225 versus MaxRep Workout Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBench 225MaxRep Workout Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhys Tech LLCThomas Farlow

Customer experience

Bench 225

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MaxRep Workout Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bench 225

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
1 purchases

MaxRep Workout Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Bench 225 free?
Bench 225 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MaxRep Workout Calculator free?
MaxRep Workout Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bench 225 or MaxRep Workout Calculator?
Bench 225 and MaxRep Workout Calculator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Bench 225 or MaxRep Workout Calculator have ads?
MaxRep Workout Calculator shows ads; Bench 225 does not.

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