Comparison

Q vs Gym Master

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

Head to head
About

Q

This app calculates standardized strength scores for weightlifters and coaches, allowing for fair comparisons across different body weights and age groups. It features performance tracking and tools to determine exact weights needed for target scores.

Highlights
  • Q-Points & Q-Masters scoring
  • Reverse Bar Total Calculator
  • Sex & Age Factors for fair comparisons
  • Performance history tracking
  • Intuitive design for quick calculations
Features
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Q-Points Calculator: Advanced Strength Scoring The ultimate tool for weightlifters and coaches to compare performances across body weights and/or age groups. Key Features - Q-Points & Q-Masters Scoring โ€“ Calculate standardised strength scores with/without age adjustments - Reverse Bar Total Calculator โ€“ Determine exact weights needed to hit target Q-scores - Sex & Age Factors โ€“ Scientifically validated adjustments for fair comparisons - Performance History โ€“ Track progress with automatic calculation logging - Clean, Intuitive Design โ€“ Focused interface for quick calculations How It Works? Q-Points Mode: - Enter your total lift (snatch and clean & jerk combined) - Input body weight and age (for Q-Masters) - Get your normalised strength score Bar Total Mode: - Start with your target Q-Points score - See required lift totals based on your body weight Perfect For - Competitive lifters comparing performances while at competition - Masters athletes (35+) tracking age-adjusted progress - Coaches programming target weights

About

Gym Master

Features
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Gym Master is a complete gym management solution designed for gym owners and trainers. It includes member management, attendance tracking via QR and biometric devices, equipment inventory, invoicing, and reporting.

Screenshots

Q4 screens
Gym Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gym Master at Free against Q's $2.99. Gym Master also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Gym Master is free to download; Q costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 4 level
Q versus Gym Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQGym Master
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.415.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTo The Bar LtdBulathsinhalage Dilip Kumar Cooray

In-app purchases

None

Q

No in-app purchases

None

Gym Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Q free?
Q costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Master free?
Gym Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Q or Gym Master have ads?
Neither Q nor Gym Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Q or Gym Master?
Q ships an update fortnightly, and Gym Master fortnightly. Most recently, Q was updated on November 5, 2026 and Gym Master on November 5, 2026.

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