Comparison

Plate Calculator vs Barbell Tools

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

Head to head
About

Plate Calculator

Effortlessly determine the exact barbell plates needed for any weight. This app eliminates mental math and guesswork, providing a clear visual breakdown for accurate loading in pounds or kilograms. It's designed for lifters seeking speed and precision without distractions.

Highlights
  • Fast barbell plate calculations
  • Reverse mode for target weight
  • Supports pounds and kilograms
  • Multiple bar options
  • Clean, distraction-free design
  • Works offline
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Quickly calculate exactly which plates to load on your barbell with no mental math and no guesswork. Whether you’re lifting in pounds or kilograms, Plate Calculator shows a clear, visual breakdown of plates per side so you can load the bar correctly every time. Features • Fast barbell plate calculations • Reverse mode to calculate plates for a target weight • Supports LB and KG • Multiple bar options • Clean, distraction-free design • Works offline Built for lifters who want fast, accurate plate math without unnecessary clutter.

About

Barbell Tools

Features
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Stop doing mental plate math between sets. Prepare exact barbell loads built around the specific plates in your rack. Barbell Tools helps you calculate achievable plate setups, generate warm-up progressions, estimate 1RM, and run training timers. It stays focused on the work before and between sets, without bloated trackers, subscriptions, or complex workout programs. PLATE LOADING FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT • Create custom rack profiles with your specific bars, collars, and plate inventory. • Enter a target weight to immediately see the exact or nearest achievable load. • View visual plate arrangements per side and step smoothly between load increments. • Save frequently used loads to reconstruct them instantly anywhere. WARM-UP PROGRESSIONS • Build structured warm-up sets that progress toward your working weight. • Automatically adapt percentage stages to match the physical plates you have on hand. • See exactly what plates to add or remove at each transition, with the ability to skip or repeat stages. 1RM & TRAINING MAX CALCULATIONS • Estimate 1RM from 2–10 reps using Epley, Brzycki, or Lombardi formulas. • Run guided multi-set tests to find your true working max safely. • Calculate percentage-based loads from 50% to 100%. • Send any calculated weight straight into the plate calculator with one tap. INTERVAL & REST TIMERS • Built-in Rest, Interval, and EMOM timers, including a quick Tabata preset. • Stay focused with haptics, custom audio cues, local notifications, and screen keep-awake mode. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Optional tips support independent development without locking away any features.

Screenshots

Plate Calculator4 screens
Barbell Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plate Calculator at none against Barbell Tools's 3. On price, ads, device support 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. Barbell Tools sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Plate Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plate Calculator versus Barbell Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlate CalculatorBarbell Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARCUS DANIEL WILLIAMSFrancisco Manas

In-app purchases

None

Plate Calculator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Barbell Tools

One-time3
  • Warm-up Tip$0.99
  • Working Set Tip$2.99
  • Heavy Set Tip$5.99

Questions

Is Plate Calculator free?
Plate Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barbell Tools free?
Barbell Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plate Calculator or Barbell Tools have ads?
Neither Plate Calculator nor Barbell Tools shows ads.

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