Comparison

PlateCalc Barbell Calculator vs Plate Math

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

Head to head
About

PlateCalc Barbell Calculator

This app quickly calculates barbell weights for your workouts. It features a unique, fast interface that allows you to adjust weight by sliding your finger. Customize available plates and barbell weight, and switch units easily.

Highlights
  • Fast weight calculation
  • Unique sliding interface
  • Customizable plate selection
  • Adjustable barbell weight
  • Pounds/kilograms support
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Plate Calculator is the fastest, easiest to use barbell calculator for iPhone. Input weight, get results, and get back to working out in seconds, all without typing, tapping buttons, or multiple pages. - Minimalist Everything you need. Nothing you don't. - Unique Interface Plate Calculator's uniquely designed, blazing fast user interface is what sets it apart from other barbell calculators. Getting from 45 lbs to 200 lbs takes less than a second, and results are displayed *immediately*. Simply slide your finger up and down, using the whole screen, to change the weight. - Customizable Mark which plates you have access to. Change the weight of your barbell. Switch between pounds and kilograms. - Accessible Developer Hi, I'm Greg. I built Plate Calculator to streamline my own workouts, and love using it at the gym. I hope you will too. Have feedback, feature requests or questions? Shoot me a quick email directly from the app settings page, and I'll get right back to you. PlateCalc uses Apple's standard Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Plate Math

Effortlessly calculate the weight plates needed for your barbell to reach a target weight. This app eliminates guesswork and mental math, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your weightlifting sessions. Focus on your strength goals with this intuitive gym companion.

Highlights
  • Calculate exact weight plates needed
  • Eliminate guesswork and mental math
  • Ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Intuitive gym companion
  • Focus on strength goals
Features
Read full description

Plate Math is your ultimate gym companion, designed to simplify your weightlifting routine. This intuitive app helps you effortlessly calculate the exact weight plates needed on each side of a barbell to hit a specific target weight. Say goodbye to guesswork and mental math – Plate Math ensures accuracy and efficiency in your training, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: reaching your strength goals.

Screenshots

PlateCalc Barbell Calculator4 screens
Plate Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlateCalc Barbell Calculator at 4.9 against Plate Math's 3.0. PlateCalc Barbell Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. PlateCalc Barbell Calculator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and Plate Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlateCalc Barbell Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlateCalc Barbell Calculator has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PlateCalc Barbell Calculator versus Plate Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlateCalc Barbell CalculatorPlate Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg KalekaBenjamin Lavin

Customer experience

PlateCalc Barbell Calculator

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plate Math

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlateCalc Barbell Calculator

Subscriptions1
  • PlateCalc+$1.991 Year
1 purchases

Plate Math

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is PlateCalc Barbell Calculator free?
PlateCalc Barbell Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plate Math free?
Plate Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlateCalc Barbell Calculator or Plate Math?
PlateCalc Barbell Calculator is rated higher. PlateCalc Barbell Calculator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Plate Math averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PlateCalc Barbell Calculator or Plate Math have ads?
Plate Math shows ads; PlateCalc Barbell Calculator does not.

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