Query vs Iron Butt Scoring App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Query
Access location-based audio and supplemental information by speaking keywords. Discover details about products, services, places, or celebrities within specified geographic ranges.
- Keyword-triggered audio responses
- Location-based information retrieval
- Supplemental info (web links, images, video)
- Map view with advertiser pins
- QR code access to information
- Category-based keyword shortcuts
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Query-Point® is a directory into which “advertisers” of products, services, places or celebrities may place information and set the range of the availability of that information based upon whatever distance makes the sense in terms of being obtainable. We call this information a listing The app is the gateway to retrieving the information. An app user requests the information using a “keyword”, and may then listen to the response placed into the directory by the advertiser The system is GPS based. Real estate signs, local storefronts, billboards and bus benches and historical markers all have a range of operation of 1200-feet from the sign or storefront. This is in effect a 2400-foot umbrella within which the system will operate Government signage has an operational range of 2200-feet, or an umbrella of 4400 feet. Distances go up dramatically from there Hyper local geo fence promotion, which could include schools, may have a 4-mile radius of operation Ads on a city bus might use a 15 mile radius (A 30 mile umbrella) to allow information to be requested anywhere along a route Large local businesses, in particular ones using a lot of trucks with their name painted on them, might choose a 50-mile radius of service. Radio and local TV advertisers might choose a 150-mile radius of service to get the coverage needed where-ever the ad is heard. Each “advertiser” has a pin on the map found in the app which may lead to acquiring the same information as would be gained when within proximity of the fixed point Each listing has a QR code that takes people to the same information in a universal format that does not require use of the app Query-Point® is a directory that allows consumers using our app to “pull” Internet based information from specific entities. Unlike search engines, the entity being requested provides the information the user receives How it Works As the app user comes “in range” of the enabled sign the user is able to push the microphone button and say the keyword(s) found on the sign that triggers the system to provide information. Usually this action is stimulated from viewed signs that are nearby. The app user says what is written on the sign or heard over the air, (the keyword(s)) into the app and the system responds with immediate audio information, and supplemental information through the app. The supplemental information may include web links, pictures, contact information and video. The information is placed on the system by or on behalf of the stakeholder or advertiser We are all about safety. Entities also get an icon on the map found in the app. Another safety precaution is the use of short-cut keywords by category that gather the information from every listing that is within the users range. For example sometimes it is hard to get the name from a real estate sign, in which case the app user may grab the same information by saying “Hey Property”. This will return any property items within range of the app user Saying “Hey Local” will return any of the local entities with range of the user. These could be local businesses but also nearby churches and schools. Saying “Hey Marker” will retrieve information from historic markers if listed in out directory. Government services, including zoning signs, public works signs, and items such as buildings and parks, will respond to “Hey Government”, up to a range of 2200 ft. Any of the items with a range based in miles will respond to “Hey Info” Cost The app is free to users. For advertisers, the basic service can be free for many categories Information and Privacy App users are anonymous and they will not receive pop-up ads in their emails or while browsing. Paid advertisers have on their dashboards the record of the time someone queried their sign. They are provided with no other information. Visit https://www.query-point.com to learn more. Feel free to reach out to us at info@query-point.com with any comments, questions or suggestions.
Iron Butt Scoring App
This app aids long-distance motorcycle rally participants by facilitating bonus submissions. It uses location data solely for verifying checkpoint visits during events, ensuring accuracy without tracking or sharing user information. Riders can submit photos for points and track their progress within the rally.
- Location-based bonus verification
- Event-specific password entry
- Rider number and code authentication
- Photo submission for points
- Bonus claim tracking
- Test mode with generic credentials
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The Iron Butt Scoring App is the companion app for riders participating in supported Iron Butt and long-distance motorcycle rallies. Built for the realities of rally riding, the app provides a streamlined way to manage bonuses, capture required evidence, submit claims, and stay connected with rally staff throughout an event. Riders can view rally and bonus information, reference photos, availability requirements, point values, and other instructions directly in the app. Bonus claims can include photos, video, audio, written answers, notes, timers, and other evidence required by the rally. The app is designed to continue working when cellular service is limited or unavailable. Riders can prepare and document claims offline and synchronize them when connectivity returns. Additional features include rally navigation, final-approach guidance, rider messaging, claim history and corrections, offline rally preparation, and other event-specific functions configured by rally staff. For rallies that enable GPS tracking, the app can record location data to support rally operations, safety, and event administration. Because riders may travel for extended periods with the device screen off or the app in the background, location tracking may continue in the background when enabled for the event. Location-dependent features are governed by the requirements and configuration of the individual rally and the permissions granted on the rider's device. The Iron Butt Scoring App is intended for registered participants in supported events. An eligible rally enrollment and rider account are required to use rally-specific features. Built for long-distance riders. Designed for the road.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Iron Butt Scoring App at every 10 days against Query's every 11 months. Iron Butt Scoring App also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Query's advantage is iOS requirement (11 vs 15.5). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Query against 5.0 for Iron Butt Scoring App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iron Butt Scoring App has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Query ships an update every 11 months, Iron Butt Scoring App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Query | Iron Butt Scoring App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Query-Point | Paul Tong |
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Query
Iron Butt Scoring App
In-app purchases
Query
No in-app purchases
Iron Butt Scoring App
No in-app purchases








