Comparison

Beep Test for VO2 Max vs ShuttleIQ

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

Head to head
About

Beep Test for VO2 Max

This app simplifies fitness shuttle run testing for coaches, educators, and athletes. It allows for easy athlete management, test creation with built-in audio, and one-tap scoring to calculate performance metrics like VO2 max. Track progress and review past results to optimize training.

Highlights
  • Athlete profile creation
  • Customizable test setup
  • Integrated beep test audio
  • One-tap scoring and calculation
  • Performance progress tracking
  • Historical test data review
Features
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Run smarter beep tests - built for coaches, schools, and athletes. Whether you're coaching a team, teaching PE, or training solo, this app makes beep testing simple, accurate, and stress-free. Everything you need to run a professional beep test, all in one app: Add athletes: Create profiles and track each athlete’s results over time Create and run tests: Start a test anytime with official beep test audio built right in One-tap scoring: Tap when an athlete finishes — the app calculates their level, total distance, and estimated VO₂ max Test history: Review past results, monitor progress, and compare performances Built-in audio: No extra equipment needed — just press play and the app does the rest Ditch the stopwatches and spreadsheets. This is fitness testing made easy — clean, reliable, and ready to go when you are. Perfect for: - PE teachers and schools - Sports coaches and teams - Personal trainers - Endurance athletes Download now and take the hassle out of beep testing.

About

ShuttleIQ

Features
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ShuttleIQ is the professional beep test for coaches, PE teachers and athletes: sample-accurate beeps on iPhone, haptic cues on Apple Watch, and on-device AI that turns every test into a plan. RUN THE TEST • The classic beep test (MSFT), PACER-compatible 20 m and 15 m, Léger 20 m, USAF HAMR, Yo-Yo IR1 and IR2, 30-15 IFT, UK Police JRFT and Eurofit 20 m • Beeps scheduled on the audio clock: precise with the screen locked and on Bluetooth speakers, with latency calibration • A live screen that works like a music player: level, shuttle, speed and the time to the next beep • Voice announcements and full-screen visual beeps for loud gyms TEST THE WHOLE TEAM • Tap an athlete who misses the line: warnings and eliminations are scored for you • Up to 6 athletes per test for free, unlimited with Pro • TV scoreboard for the gym screen (Pro) • AI Line Judge checks every arrival with the camera, on device (Pro) APPLE WATCH • A haptic tap on every beep, live heart rate and turn detection • Start on your iPhone or right on your wrist, and stop with Double Tap • Tests saved as workouts in Apple Health RESULTS BACKED BY SCIENCE • VO₂max from validated equations for each protocol • Age and sex norms, plus police, military and fire-service standards • Heart-rate effort check, recovery and finish forecast (Pro) • AI Coach: debriefs, squad reports and 4-week plans, generated on device (Pro) • PDF and CSV exports (Pro) PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your device unless you turn on the optional cloud backup. SHUTTLEIQ PRO Choose a monthly or yearly subscription (the yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible customers) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://szymdzie.github.io/shuttleiq/privacy/ The beep test is a maximal-effort test. ShuttleIQ is not a medical device: check with a doctor before maximal exercise if you have any health concerns.

Screenshots

Beep Test for VO2 Max4 screens
ShuttleIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beep Test for VO2 Max at none against ShuttleIQ's 6. Beep Test for VO2 Max also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 27.0). On price, ads 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. ShuttleIQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per month. Beep Test for VO2 Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beep Test for VO2 Max versus ShuttleIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeep Test for VO2 MaxShuttleIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron F StephensonSzymon Dziedzic

In-app purchases

None

Beep Test for VO2 Max

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ShuttleIQ

Subscriptions4
  • ShuttleIQ Pro – Monthly$4.191 Month
  • ShuttleIQ Pro – Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ShuttleIQ Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$20.991 Year
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  • ShuttleIQ Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • ShuttleIQ Pro – Lifetime$50.99
  • ShuttleIQ Pro – Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Beep Test for VO2 Max free?
Beep Test for VO2 Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShuttleIQ free?
ShuttleIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beep Test for VO2 Max or ShuttleIQ have ads?
Neither Beep Test for VO2 Max nor ShuttleIQ shows ads.

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