Comparison

SQMD vs HoldUP

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

Head to head
About

SQMD

Features
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Your decks do more than win or lose -- they develop patterns, roles, and stories over time. SQMD (Side Quest My Deck) is a deck performance tracker for Magic: The Gathering, designed to help players understand how their decks actually behave across real games. Built with Commander (EDH) in mind, SQMD focuses on long-term performance, consistency, and deck identity -- not just win percentages. --- TRACK WHAT YOUR DECK DOES Each deck in SQMD has Side Quests -- customizable objectives that define what that deck is trying to do. - Built-in quests for kills, finishing position, pod size, and mana issues - Create custom quests for synergies, combos, or deck-specific goals - Numeric, binary, and text-based tracking - Optional photo attachments for board states and game moments Side Quests make deck goals explicit -- and measurable. --- LOG REAL GAMES Record games as structured entries: - Finishing position and pod size - Quest outcomes and notes - Timestamps and optional context - Edit entries at any time Each game becomes a data point in your deck's history. --- SEE PERFORMANCE OVER TIME As you log games, SQMD reveals patterns that are difficult to see in the moment: - Normalized finishing position across different pod sizes - Quest progress game by game - Performance trends across real play The focus is clarity - understanding how a deck performs in practice. --- ACHIEVEMENTS AS MILESTONES SQMD includes a built-in achievement system that marks meaningful moments in a deck's journey: - Activity and longevity milestones - Performance thresholds - Progress toward Side Quest goals Achievements reflect real play -- not checklists. --- DESIGNED FOR COMMANDER -- NOT LIMITED TO IT While SQMD is designed with multiplayer Commander games in mind, the Side Quest system adapts naturally to other formats and play styles. Different formats ask different questions. SQMD lets you decide which ones matter. --- BUILT FOR OWNERSHIP AND PRIVACY - All data is stored locally on your devices - Built-in iCloud support keeps data available across your Apple devices - No accounts, no analytics, no advertising, no tracking Your data stays yours. --- WIDGET SUPPORT - Home screen widgets show recent deck activity - Widgets update automatically as you log games - Designed for quick glances, not noise --- PRICING Free - Track one deck - Unlimited entries Pro (one-time purchase) - $4.99 - Unlimited decks - Unlimited entries - All future updates included No subscriptions. No recurring fees. --- PERFECT FOR - Commander players tracking complex multiplayer games - Brewers evaluating how new decks perform over time - Playgroups comparing deck behavior across sessions - Players who want insight beyond wins and losses --- Download SQMD and understand what your deck actually does. --- Support: sqmd@administravia.com Privacy Policy: sqmd.app/privacy Website: sqmd.app SQMD is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Magic: The Gathering is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC.

About

HoldUP

This minimalist app allows you to display custom visual messages in public or private spaces without speaking. It's ideal for setting boundaries or communicating when verbal interaction is difficult. The app offers fullscreen message display, customizable text and backgrounds, and optional text-to-speech in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen message display
  • Customizable messages
  • Optional text-to-speech
  • Customizable background/text colors
  • No ads or distractions
Features
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Hold up your phone and say it big. HoldUP turns your iPhone & iPad into a bright scrolling LED banner. Cheer at concerts and games, greet someone at the airport, or prop it on your door so nobody barges in while you're busy. LED BANNER • Type a message and show it full screen in landscape at max brightness • Scroll left, scroll right or keep it still • Any text or background color, adjustable speed and size • Screen lock so a bump doesn't stop your sign • Recent signs in History; keep your favorites in My Signs CONCERTS & EVENTS • Big, bright signs the artist can actually read from the stage • No poster-size limits or confiscated signs — it's just your phone • Lightstick mode: a glowing full-screen color to wave with the crowd SPEAK IT OUT LOUD • Tap the speaker on any sign and your phone reads it out loud • Natural voices, all free • Quick phrases for loud bars, travel and moments you can't talk

Screenshots

SQMD4 screens
HoldUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQMD at none against HoldUP's 2. 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. HoldUP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SQMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SQMD versus HoldUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQMDHoldUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodney Dyer曦月 张

In-app purchases

None

SQMD

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HoldUP

Subscriptions1
  • HoldUP Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • HoldUP Pro$9.99

Questions

Is SQMD free?
SQMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoldUP free?
HoldUP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SQMD or HoldUP have ads?
Neither SQMD nor HoldUP shows ads.

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