Comparison

SimpleGym vs Plates

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

Head to head
About

SimpleGym

Features
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SimpleGym is a clean, no-nonsense workout tracker. Create routines, log your sets and reps, track your progress over time, and back up everything to the cloud. No ads, no clutter — just your workouts.

About

Plates

This app offers a streamlined way to log workout sets and reps, focusing on simplicity for users who prefer a notepad-like experience. It provides clear progress tracking with charts and allows for custom exercises and workout splits without unnecessary features.

Highlights
  • Log sets and reps quickly
  • Track progress with charts
  • Customizable exercises and splits
  • Clean, distraction-free design
  • Workout history and review
  • No learning curve
Features
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Built for lifters who want less tapping and more training. No bloat, no clutter — just a fast way to log sets, reps and weight and watch your numbers go up. Completely ad-free. Your workout data never leaves your device. Tired of gym apps that do too much? Most apps pack in calorie tracking, instructional videos, leader boards and recommendations you'll never use. Plates does one thing well: log your workout and track progress. No guidance, no hand-holding. It's built for people who already know what they're doing and want a tool that stays out of the way. Fast logging, real history - Quick to use. Open, pick your split, log sets and reps. - Clean, modern design. A focused layout so you can log and review without distraction. - Last time, right there. Every set shows the weight and reps you did last session, so you always know what to beat. - Train your way. Switch between hypertrophy and strength focus to match how you're training. - Graphs and progress. Track volume and strength over time with clear, straightforward charts. - Customisation. Add and edit exercises and build splits that match how you train. - No learning curve. Open it and start logging. Built for people who keep it simple You don't need another app that tries to do everything. You need something that gets out of the way and lets you log your workout. Plates is for lifters who've bounced off other apps because they're too heavy or too complicated. No accounts. No cloud for your training. Your workouts stay on your device.

Screenshots

SimpleGym4 screens
Plates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Plates at 16.2 against SimpleGym's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SimpleGym versus Plates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleGymPlates
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesper Ferdous EllessonDavid Thomson

In-app purchases

None

SimpleGym

No in-app purchases

None

Plates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleGym free?
SimpleGym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plates free?
Plates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleGym or Plates have ads?
Neither SimpleGym nor Plates shows ads.

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