Comparison

MaxRep vs Barbell PlateSense

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

Head to head
About

MaxRep

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MaxRep is a clean, fast workout tracker built for people who actually lift. No social feeds, no fluff โ€” just a powerful tool to log your training and watch yourself get stronger. Whether you follow a structured program or freestyle your sessions, MaxRep adapts to how you train. LOG EVERYTHING, YOUR WAY Barbell squats, bodyweight pull-ups, timed planks, morning runs โ€” it doesn't matter how you train. MaxRep handles it all. Every exercise gets an input layout that matches how you actually think about that movement, so logging a set takes seconds, not fumbles. BUILD YOUR PLAYBOOK Turn your favorite workouts into reusable routines. Lock in your exercises, sets, and target weights, then kick off any session in two taps. Organize routines into folders โ€” push/pull/legs, training blocks, deload weeks, whatever fits your program. 100+ EXERCISES READY TO GO Browse a curated library covering every muscle group and equipment type. Search by name, filter by what you need, and get detailed info on any movement. Can't find something? Create your own custom exercises with the exact input fields you need. WATCH YOURSELF GET STRONGER Track your personal records, see your total volume climb, and build workout streaks that keep you coming back. Tap into any exercise and scroll through your history โ€” actual proof that the work is paying off. BUILT FOR THE GYM, NOT THE COUCH MaxRep was designed around what actually matters between sets: โ€ข A rest timer that stays out of your way until you need it โ€ข Logging that feels fast even when your hands are chalky โ€ข Starts up and works reliably, even when your gym's Wi-Fi doesn't โ€ข Get from your pocket to your first set in two taps GET STARTED FREE MaxRep is free to download and use. Track workouts with up to 3 saved routines, 5 custom exercises, and your 10 most recent sessions in history. No time limits, no feature lockouts mid-workout โ€” everything you need to start training smarter. MAXREP PRO Ready to go all in? MaxRep Pro removes every limit and unlocks the full toolkit: โ€ข Unlimited routines and folders to build out your entire program โ€ข Unlimited custom exercises โ€” track anything you do โ€ข Complete workout history so nothing gets lost โ€ข Smart rest timer: auto-start after finishing a set, custom countdown durations, and default rest timer duration Try everything free for 7 days. Subscribe monthly or annually. MaxRep is built by a lifter, for lifters. Every feature exists because it solves a real problem in the gym. Questions or feedback? Reach out at support@maxrep.app Terms of Use: https://maxrep.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://maxrep.app/privacy Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Barbell PlateSense

Features
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Know exactly what to load. Every set. Barbell PlateSense does the plate math for any bar and your real plate inventory, times your rest, and tracks every lift โ€” with warm-up sets already calculated. Every screen is legible at arm's length, mid-set, with chalk on your hands. EXACT PLATE MATH Enter a target weight and see the exact plates for each side โ€” for any bar and the plates your gym actually has. Standard bar, trap bar, safety squat bar, or your own custom bar with its true weight. WARM-UPS, DONE FOR YOU Every workout includes its warm-up sets with the plate math already worked out, so you ramp to your top set without the arithmetic. GYM-DISTANCE GLANCE Home puts the rest timer and the loaded bar side by side. Big, high-contrast, and readable across the room. SPIN-DIAL REST TIMER Set rest with a flick, tap to start. Between sets, PlateSense auto-alternates the loaded bar and the timer, so you just lift. LOG AND TRACK PRS Every set, every session, with personal records and progress that surface automatically. Save and reuse any workout. THEMES AND COLOR-BLIND SUPPORT Cobalt, Volt, and Forge themes in dark or light, plus a color-blind palette with distinct textures per plate. YOUR TRAINING STAYS YOURS Everything is stored on your device. Optional backup syncs through your own iCloud โ€” we never see it. No account, no ads, no third-party tracking. Ever. PLATESENSE PRO Go further with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime unlock: โ€ข Microloading โ€” fractional plates down to 0.25 lb โ€ข Unlimited history โ€” keep every session, forever โ€ข iCloud sync โ€” your data on every device โ€ข Export โ€” take your log anywhere โ€ข Multi-gym โ€” a plate profile for every gym you train in Monthly and yearly plans start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy policy: https://barbellplatesense.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Save your focus for the lift.

Screenshots

MaxRep4 screens
Barbell PlateSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MaxRep at 15.1 against Barbell PlateSense's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MaxRep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Barbell PlateSense sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
MaxRep versus Barbell PlateSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxRepBarbell PlateSense
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNottingham Software LLCAlan Orlikoski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MaxRep

Subscriptions2
  • MaxRep Pro$1.991 Month
  • MaxRep Pro$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Barbell PlateSense

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is MaxRep free?
MaxRep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barbell PlateSense free?
Barbell PlateSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MaxRep or Barbell PlateSense have ads?
Neither MaxRep nor Barbell PlateSense shows ads.

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