MaxRep vs Bump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaxRep
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Never guess your one rep max again. You just hit 225 lbs for 5 reps on the bench. What's your single rep max? MaxRep tells you in milliseconds: 262.5 lb, Epley formula, and which plates to load to attempt it. The strength calculator that replaces your spreadsheet. Enter any weight, any rep count, any lift. MaxRep applies the Epley one rep max predictor, the gold-standard estimator used worldwide, and returns a precise single rep max in real time. Free forever. No account. No tracking pixels. But MaxRep is more than a 1RM calculator. It's the complete computation layer for strength training: plates, percentages, RPE, warmups, strength standards, and 5/3/1 programming. Everything you need between sets, in one app. The numbers are right, and they show their work. Every formula is cited inside the app: Epley for 1RM, Tuchscherer for RPE, Wendler for 5/3/1. And the plate calculator respects the plates your gym actually has, so it never calls for weight you do not own. A calculator you have to double-check is not a calculator. What you get free: • Instant 1RM via the Epley formula, with no account, no limits, no upsell wall • Visual plate calculator that shows exactly which plates to load on the bar to hit any target weight • Percentage table, 40 to 100% training loads for any 1RM, with plate loading per row • Exercise library, 20 preset lifts plus unlimited custom entries • lbs / kg toggle, set once and applied everywhere Unlock Pro ($9.99, one time): • RPE / RIR table: convert perceived exertion to percentage of 1RM instantly, based on Tuchscherer's chart • Warmup ramp generator: progressive warmup sets calibrated to today's working weight, with plate loading per set • Strength level rankings: see where you stand from Beginner to Elite by bodyweight and gender for Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift, and Overhead Press • Backoff set calculator: compute follow-up volume from your top set with plate breakdown • Unlimited history: per-exercise line chart tracks your estimated max day-over-day • Custom plate inventory: configure bars, plates, and collars per gym • Training max toggle: switch the percentage table between true 1RM and 85% / 90% training max • Home screen widget: your latest 1RMs, always current • PDF export: full training history, formatted and printable Coach tier ($19.99 / year or $39.99 lifetime): For serious programmed lifters and competitors. Everything in Pro, plus: • 5/3/1 cycle generator: enter your training maxes, get a full 4-week Wendler block with exact weights and plate loading for every set • Advance Cycle: log your Week-3 AMRAP reps and the app applies Wendler's "5+ to add weight" rule, bumps your training max, and regenerates the next block. Real progression, not a one-shot calculator. • Fatigue detection: trend analysis flags when a lift is declining and suggests deloads • Meet attempt calculator: auto-select opener, second, and third attempts from your estimated max, with plate calls for the platform • Multiple gym profiles: save plate inventories for home, commercial gym, or competition No subscription to use the calculator. Plenty of apps lock the plate calculator or percentage table behind a monthly subscription. MaxRep keeps the core tools free, and Pro is one payment for permanent access, no recurring fee. Coach adds programming and competition tools as a yearly plan or one-time lifetime unlock. Either way your data stays on your phone. Built for: → Powerlifters tracking squat, bench, and deadlift readiness for competition → Strength coaches who need a credible, formula-backed estimate without a spreadsheet → CrossFit athletes logging 1RM benchmarks across a rotating exercise library → 5/3/1 followers who need precise load tables and AMRAP-driven progression each cycle Your training data deserves better than a guess. Download MaxRep free and know your true 1RM in two taps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Bump
This app guides users on when to increase weight during workouts, using a structured progression system. It offers pre-made training programs and detailed progress tracking for strength gains and body metrics. All data is stored locally on the device.
- Automatic weight progression guidance
- Pre-filled working weights
- Customizable weight jumps per exercise
- Four ready-made training programs
- Progress charts for lifts
- Optional body tracking
- Offline functionality
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Built by a personal trainer around the question clients ask more than any other: when am I supposed to add weight? Bump is a workout tracker built around one idea: you should always know exactly when to add weight. Some lifters guess. Bump doesn't. Work from 3×8 up to 3×12 at the same weight, and when all three sets reach twelve, Bump shows that a weight increase is ready. Finish Workout saves the final result so the next session starts heavier. Lifters call it double progression. You'll call it the Bump. SMART PROGRESSION, DONE FOR YOU • Movement-aware weight jumps: +10 lb on heavy lower-body compounds, +5 lb on other compounds, +2.5 lb on isolation work • The next target is always pre-filled — walk in, lift, check it off • Ghost pre-fill shows last session's numbers right in the entry box • Optional warm-up suggestions stay separate from your three working sets PLANS THAT FIT YOUR WEEK • Two schedules: 2-day full body, or 3-day upper/lower/full body • Each comes in Foundation and Build — four movements a day, or five drawn from a different exercise pool • Read every day and every exercise before you commit, Pro plans included • Train the day you want: tap the day name to skip ahead or repeat one • Core is programmed twice a week, not bolted onto every session • Switch plans anytime — your working weights come with you • Or skip plans entirely: Custom Workouts with unlimited sets TRACK WHAT'S ACTUALLY CHANGING • Progress charts for every lift — watch the working weight climb • Optional body tracking: bodyweight, body fat %, and tape measurements • History keeps every session: duration, sets, volume, and the bumps you earned BUMP PRO — ONE PURCHASE • Build plans: five movements a day from a different exercise pool, on the same 8–12 progression rule as the free plans • Custom plan builder: assemble and name your own programs • IRON and PULSE themes, each with a matching home-screen icon • Apple Health sync for finished workouts, body weight, and body fat % • Buy it once. No subscription, ever. YOURS. ACTUALLY YOURS. • No account, no sign-in, no subscription • Everything stays on your phone — nothing is collected, ever • Export your complete training log to CSV anytime Weights in lb or kg. Works fully offline. iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Bump provides general fitness information, not medical advice. Consult a physician before starting any exercise program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MaxRep at 3 against Bump's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MaxRep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Bump sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | MaxRep | Bump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reply200 Inc. | Lawrence McBride |
In-app purchases
MaxRep
- MaxRep Coach$19.991 Year
- MaxRep Pro$9.99
- MaxRep Coach (Lifetime)$39.99
Bump
- Bump Pro$4.99









