Support
Questions, bugs or ideas: email plates.lift.eat.repeat@gmail.com. Include your iPhone model and iOS version if something isn't working.
Training
How are my weights worked out?
Every main-lift weight is a percentage of your training max (TM), rounded to your plates. Change the rounding, bar and plates you own on the Program screen.
When do training maxes go up?
At the end of each cycle, tap Plan next cycle. Lifts that hit their AMRAP minimums go up (+5 / +10 lb, or +2.5 / +5 kg). A lift that missed is flagged so you can hold or reset it.
Can I use kilograms?
Yes. Choose kilograms during setup, or on the Program screen under Units. Switching converts everything already logged.
I logged the wrong reps.
Open the workout in History and tap Edit. Deleted workouts stay in Recently deleted for 30 days.
Food
Why don't I see the Photo option?
Estimating a meal from a photo uses Apple Intelligence, which needs a supported iPhone with Apple Intelligence turned on in Settings. Barcode scanning and label reading work on every iPhone.
A barcode isn't found.
Barcodes are looked up in Open Food Facts, a free, open database. If a product isn't there yet, use Read label to fill in the nutrition from the package, and it's saved for next time.
Streaks and reminders
How do streaks work?
Your training streak counts weeks, not days: a week counts when you finish your planned workouts, so rest days never break it. You earn a shield every 4 weeks (up to 2), which covers a missed week automatically. Sick or traveling? Pause your streak on the Program screen under Streaks.
How do I change my lifting days, targets or reminders?
On the Program screen, under About you, Lifting days, Reminders & Health and Streaks.
What does Plates share with Apple Health?
With Apple Health turned on, Plates saves workouts, body weight and daily food totals, and reads your body weight. You can change what's allowed in the Health app under Sharing › Apps › Plates.
Your data
How do I get my data on a new phone?
With iCloud sync on (Program screen), install Plates on the new phone while signed in to the same Apple Account and your data comes across. You can also export a backup and use Restore from backup.
Where are the safety copies?
Before a reset, restore or new setup, Plates keeps a copy in the Files app under On My iPhone › Plates › Safety copies.
Plates is a training log and food tracker, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a new training program or diet.