Comparison

AQ Trainer vs TOTAL

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

Head to head
About

AQ Trainer

This app serves as a digital training diary for personal trainers, replacing traditional notebooks. It simplifies workout planning and enhances client progress tracking with detailed statistics and visualizations. Clients can view their improvements after each session, fostering engagement through gamification.

Highlights
  • Electronic training diary
  • Client training program storage
  • 10+ strength/cardio statistics
  • Progress visualization graphs
  • Gamification with AQ points
  • Heart rate sensor connectivity (BLE)
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AQ Trainer is an electronic training diary for a personal trainer that will replace the usual notebook where trainers write down training programs. With AQ Trainer, the trainer's work will become easier and the training process more effective. Your client will be able to see progress after each session! AQ Trainer Features: - All client training programs are stored in one place - During the lesson, more than 10 types of statistics are collected in strength and cardio modes (heart rate power zones, repetitions, sets, tonnage, average heart rate, etc.) - Visualization of progress in graphs - Gamification and client involvement in training using collected AQ points - Ability to connect heart rate sensors via BLE (Polar OH1, H10, Verity) Activity statistics and progress are displayed in the AQ Client application. It is possible to customize the software for a fitness club. Note: • The application uses auto-renewable SUBSCRIBE. At confirmation of purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscribe to gain access to the application's functionality after the trial period expires.  Subscription owners: Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Deleting the application does not terminate the subscription. If you cancel your subscription, its validity remains until the end of the paid period. There are no refunds for current subscriptions and cancellation will occur after the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings. • Any unused portion of the trial period will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription.

About

TOTAL

Features
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TOTAL is a powerlifting training diary built for one thing: getting your squat, bench press and deadlift up. Log sets in seconds, follow your program, and watch your records grow — on iPhone and Apple Watch. Made by lifters, for lifters. No feeds, no ads, no accounts. Just you, the bar and your numbers. LOG SETS IN SECONDS • Big weight × reps input designed for chalk-covered thumbs • See your record and last performance for every exercise right where you type • Warm-up sets, supersets, skip & restore — real training, not a toy checklist • Rest stopwatch starts the moment you finish a set TRAIN FROM YOUR WRIST • Full workout logging on Apple Watch — leave the phone in your bag • Sets, reps and rest controls right on your wrist • Instant two-way sync; offline sets are queued and delivered safely • Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island: current set, rest timer, progress PROGRAMS THAT RUN THEMSELVES • Schedules by weekdays, by dates, sequential rotation or weekly cycles • 160+ exercise catalog with muscle activation maps — or create your own • Default sets & reps per exercise, day notes, program duration • Share programs with training partners via AirDrop KNOW YOUR NUMBERS • PRs for every lift, SBD records, TOTAL and IPF GL points • Goals per lift with progress bars • Weekly tonnage, per-exercise weight charts, body-weight trend • Full training history with editable logs and text export COMPETE • Plan your meets with a countdown on the home screen • “Beat your best week” challenge to keep pressure on YOURS. PRIVATE. • TOTAL data is stored locally; the app sends none of it to our servers. Exports and Apple services work according to your choices and settings • Completed Apple Watch workouts are saved to Apple Health (with your permission) • kg / lb, dark & light themes, English, Russian and Thai TOTAL includes 30 days of full access from first use without starting a subscription or requesting payment. Nothing is charged when this free-access period ends. Afterward, a monthly or yearly auto-renewable TOTAL Membership begins only if you choose a plan and confirm the purchase in the App Store. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation; manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available in the app and on our website. https://kinapp.dev/total/privacy/ https://kinapp.dev/total/terms/ Chalk up. Lift. Log. TOTAL.

Screenshots

AQ Trainer4 screens
TOTAL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AQ Trainer at 15.0 against TOTAL's 17. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AQ Trainer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and TOTAL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
AQ Trainer versus TOTAL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAQ TrainerTOTAL
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItSportPlusStepanov Dmitry

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AQ Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • Trainer's Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Trainer's subscription14 Days trial$199.996 Months
  • Trainer's subscription14 Days trial$299.991 Year
One-time1
  • Профиль атлета$15.99
2 purchases

TOTAL

Subscriptions2
  • TOTAL Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TOTAL Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is AQ Trainer free?
AQ Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TOTAL free?
TOTAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AQ Trainer or TOTAL have ads?
Neither AQ Trainer nor TOTAL shows ads.

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