Comparison

Q4 Active vs Bold

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

Head to head
About

Q4 Active

Features
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Download the Q4 Active app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, purchase class packages, check your profile and membership status, keep up to date with the latest products and services, and more – all from your device. Visit https://www.q4-active.com/ to learn more.

About

Bold

This app offers science-backed, personalized exercise programs for adults 65+ to improve balance and reduce pain. Access live classes, a vast library of on-demand workouts, and progress tracking to enhance your strength and well-being at home.

Highlights
  • Personalized exercise plans
  • Daily live classes
  • 500+ on-demand classes
  • Progress tracking
  • Expert-designed programs
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Bold is an at-home, online exercise program designed to help adults 65+ live their strongest, happiest, and healthiest lives. Designed by expert physicians, physical therapists, kinesiologists, and certified trainers, Bold provides science-backed, personalized exercise programs for adults aged 65 and above. Our proven balance programs decrease the risk of falls by more than 40%, while our pain programs effectively reduce joint pain by over 50%. Bold is available at no cost through select health plans. You may also sign up and use your flex card benefits or pay out-of-pocket for a membership. Bold Features: Personalized Program: Tailored exercise plans led by experts, customized for your fitness level, health conditions, and goals. Live Classes: Join daily live sessions with fellow Bold members. Explore 500+ Classes: Diversify your routine with online classes you can take any time, anywhere, including yoga, strength, tai chi, cardio, and more. Track Your Progress: Set and achieve goals, receive timely reminders, and celebrate milestones with our progress-tracking features. “I was delighted with the breadth of classes offered, the instruction was really good, I could do it at home, and I could do it at my convenience.” - Gerrie, 75 Feedback? Contact us at hello@agebold.com

Screenshots

Q4 Active4 screens
Bold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Q4 Active at none against Bold's 3. Bold's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 21 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Q4 Active asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Q4 Active ships an update every 21 months, Bold every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Q4 Active versus Bold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQ4 ActiveBold
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDella Mente Wellness, LLCAge Bold

Bugs and requests

Q4 Active

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bold

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress not tracked properly
  • Casting issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • More music options
  • Improved app and website stability

In-app purchases

None

Q4 Active

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bold

Subscriptions3
  • Bold Premium$34.991 Month
  • Bold Premium$156.996 Months
  • Bold Premium$249.001 Year

Questions

Is Q4 Active free?
Q4 Active is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bold free?
Bold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Q4 Active or Bold have ads?
Neither Q4 Active nor Bold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Q4 Active or Bold?
Q4 Active ships an update every 21 months, and Bold every 6 days. Most recently, Q4 Active was updated on October 3, 2026 and Bold on October 15, 2026.

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