Comparison

Max vs Plato

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

Head to head
About

Max

Features
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Max is the workout tracker built for people who are serious about results — not spreadsheets. Just type (or say) what you did. Max handles the rest. NATURAL WORKOUT LOGGING Forget tapping through menus. Type your workout the way you'd write it — "3x10 bench press 80kg, 4x8 cable rows" — and Max's AI engine instantly parses every set, rep, and weight. Voice input lets you log hands-free between sets, with a real-time waveform so you know you're being heard. YOUR PERSONAL AI COACH Max doesn't just store your data — it understands it. Ask your coach anything mid-workout and get a response tailored to your training history, goals, and experience level. Max also coaches you proactively: it celebrates personal records, flags performance drops, detects pain signals, and delivers session summaries — automatically, without you asking. ANALYTICS THAT ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING See your progress through a full analytics suite: - Volume, reps, and workout duration across 1W, 1M, 3M, and 1Y windows - A live muscle-group heatmap showing exactly what you trained and how hard - A 6-axis radar chart comparing your current muscle balance vs. a previous period - Personal records tracked automatically with estimated 1-rep max (e1RM) for every lift - Daily streaks, total volume, and lifetime session stats at a glance CALORIE TRACKING Max estimates calories burned for every exercise using MET-based calculations calibrated to your body weight — no manual entry required. Sync burned calories directly to Apple Health for a complete picture of your energy output. APPLE HEALTH — FULLY CONNECTED Max syncs bidirectionally with Apple Health. Push your workouts and calorie data out; pull your latest body weight in. One tap. No configuration headaches. BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE - Offline-first — log workouts anywhere, sync when you're back online - Home screen widget showing your current streak - Smart daily reminders with rotating motivational messages on the days you choose - Full dark-mode interface designed for the gym floor PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Your data is yours. Max uses industry-standard encryption and row-level security, and never sells your personal information. START FREE. STAY MOTIVATED. Max includes a free trial so you can experience everything before committing. Upgrade to Max Pro for unlimited AI coaching, full analytics, and Apple Health sync. Train with intent. Grow with intelligence. That's Max. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://glossy-jewel-a16.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-345727ae784880c582a3c498174e96f8

About

Plato

Features
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Plato is a fast, no-clutter workout tracker built for people who actually lift. Open it, log your sets, get back to training. No account needed to start. LOG WORKOUTS FAST • Enter weight and reps with a keypad built for the gym — jump to the next field with one tap • Copy your previous set with a single tap • Timed exercises like planks, dead hangs, and cardio get a built-in start/stop timer • Rest timer between sets START WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT • Use the whole app as a guest — no sign-up, no email, nothing to fill in • Everything stays on your phone until you decide otherwise • Create an account later and everything you already logged comes with you LIVE ACTIVITY • Your active workout lives on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with a running timer and set count — no need to unlock your phone to check PLAN YOUR TRAINING • Build reusable workout templates • Set a weekly split — assign templates to each day of the week • Plan workouts ahead on the calendar TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Full workout history • Progress charts for every exercise • Muscle recap shows which muscle groups you've hit and which you've neglected BODY WEIGHT • Log weigh-ins and watch your weight trend over time • Pull ups, dips and other bodyweight moves are counted at what you actually weighed that day — so your volume is honest, and a weigh-in tomorrow never re-writes what you lifted today • Pounds or kilos, your call MAKE IT YOURS • Light or dark, or follow your phone • Seven accent colours — and your home screen icon changes to match YOUR DATA, EVERYWHERE • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email — your workouts sync automatically • Delete your account and data anytime, right from the app No ads. No pop-ups. No clutter. Just training.

Screenshots

Max4 screens
Plato4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plato at none against Max's 2. Plato also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Max's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Plato asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max ships an update every 4 days, Plato every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Max versus Plato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxPlato
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaam FoudehiFull Stach LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Max

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Plato

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max free?
Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plato free?
Plato is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Max or Plato have ads?
Neither Max nor Plato shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max or Plato?
Max ships an update every 4 days, and Plato every 2 months. Most recently, Max was updated on July 28, 2026 and Plato on September 22, 2026.

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