Comparison

Load That Bar vs BMICalc 2026

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

Head to head
About

Load That Bar

Features
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Load That Bar helps lifters quickly determine exactly what plates to load on each side of a barbell. Enter your target weight, choose your barbell type, and the app calculates a clear per-side loading guide with a visual plate layout. You can switch between pounds and kilograms, customize available plate sizes, and use Ladder Mode for multi-set progression planning. Version 1.1 is a top-to-bottom rebuild of how the app looks and feels, plus real new features: β€’ Home Screen widget and Siri Shortcuts β€” see what to load without opening the app β€’ Workout history β€” every set you calculate or log is saved, grouped by day β€’ Multiple named gym profiles β€” switch between your home rack and the gym in one tap β€’ A real light mode, full Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support throughout β€’ A proper iPad layout and a guided setup that actually asks about your plates Load That Bar is fast, simple, and built for practical gym use without accounts, subscriptions, or required setup.

About

BMICalc 2026

Features
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BMICalc is a clean, fast and privacy-first BMI calculator for everyday health tracking.KEY FEATURES One-tap BMI calculation: enter height and weight, instantly see your BMI value and WHO category. Daily reminder: set a custom time and never forget to log your weight again. History list: every record saved locally with date and BMI value. Trend chart: beautiful Swift Charts visualization of your weight journey. Category gauge: Underweight / Normal / Overweight / Obese, color-coded. Multi-language: English and Simplified Chinese supported, switch anytime. 100% offline: no account, no network, no tracking. WHO IS IT FOR Anyone working on weight loss, weight gain or fitness goals. Users who care about data privacy and want a no-nonsense health tool. People building a daily habit of recording body metrics. WHY BMICALC Native SwiftUI app, fast and lightweight. Built with Apple Charts framework for crisp trend visualization. Clean iOS-style design that fits your home screen. No ads, no in-app purchases, no analytics SDKs. DISCLAIMER BMICalc is designed for general wellness and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. BMI is a simple screening metric and does not account for factors such as muscle mass, bone density, or overall body composition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.Download BMICalc today and take the first step toward a healthier you.

Screenshots

Load That Bar4 screens
BMICalc 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BMICalc 2026 at none against Load That Bar's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Load That Bar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BMICalc 2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Load That Bar versus BMICalc 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoad That BarBMICalc 2026
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDustin OberεΊ”ιΎ™ εΌ 

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Load That Bar

One-time2
  • Tip $0.99$0.99
  • Tip $2.99$2.99
None

BMICalc 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Load That Bar free?
Load That Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BMICalc 2026 free?
BMICalc 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Load That Bar or BMICalc 2026 have ads?
Neither Load That Bar nor BMICalc 2026 shows ads.

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