sparMaster Scoring vs ZEM RSP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
sparMaster Scoring
This app provides an electronic scoring system for martial arts sparring, adaptable for various striking disciplines. It features a base station for management and wireless remotes for real-time scoring, offering a professional tournament experience for training and events.
- Electronic scoring for martial arts sparring
- Wireless remote scoring
- Customizable rules and settings
- Supports World Taekwondo rules
- Ideal for tournaments and daily training
- Professional tournament experience for students
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sparMaster Scoring is taking the martial arts community by storm! Sold world-wide and being used in hundred's of schools already. Take your sparring program to the next level without having to spend thousands of dollars! The cutting edge new sparMaster Scoring application is the affordable and customizable, electronic scoring system specifically designed for Taekwondo sparring, but can be used for any striking discipline such as Gumdo, Hapkido, Karate or Boxing. sparMaster Scoring gives you TWO apps in one and allows you to manage all aspects of a sparring match. The Base Station manages settings and keeps track of the scoring, while the wireless Remotes allow the judges to enter scores in real-time. The Base Station runs on an iPad, or a Mac, and can be displayed on an external monitor, projector or AirPlay Mirror to an AppleTV. The Remote runs on any combination of iPhone or iPods supporting iOS 11. Using WiFi, the Remotes are completely wireless, thus eliminating messy cables or wires to hook up. Remote scoring is accurate and easy to use, a simple tap or swipe sends the appropriate score to the Base Station. sparMaster Scoring is sophisticated enough to be used for large tournaments yet simple enough for daily use. sparMaster Scoring supports current World Taekwondo rules and is fully configurable to meet your requirements. Settings include: - Best of 3 (World Taekwondo) scoring format - number of judges (1 to 4) -number of judges required for score (for 4 judge configuration) -duration of scoring window (1 to 2 seconds) -match/division name -competitor name -competitor country flag -number of rounds -round duration -rest period duration -gap (supports WT standard) -ceiling -value of head score -value of body score -value of spinning technique to the head (supports latest WT rule) -value of spinning technique to the body (supports latest WT rule) -golden round on tie (supports latest WT rule) -number of penalties -use of warnings -time remaining in round -award of penalties (subtract or add to opponent) -TK5 team competition support -scoring indicators (Scoring "Bubbles") showing value of last score captured. -audible scoring alert sparMaster Scoring is a fantastic way to take your training program to the next level and add a new level of professionalism to your martial arts program. With this system, your students get to experience tournament style scoring at every sparring class. Additionally, sparMaster Scoring is a great tool for training corner judges to be better at seeing and scoring points, preparing them for judging at future events. There are no complex or expensive licensing agreements. sparMaster Scoring can be installed on all devices associated with the same AppleID! That means you can install sparMaster Scoring on enough devices (2 iPads or Macs, and any combination of up to 8 iPods/iPhones) to run two full rings for one purchase! There is simply no other system on the market that offers that kind of value. This is the REAL THING....not some simple practice scoring app, but a complete and sophisticated scoring system! NOTE: you will need an iPad, or a Mac, and at least one other devices (iPod/iPhone) in order to score. If you are viewing this on an iPhone, you are seeing images of iPhone (remote) app. To see images of the Base Station, view in the iTunes Store on an iPad. ALSO SEE: sparMaster Remote. This app is the remote-only version of sparMaster Scoring for those just wanting to judge and not needing the full system.
ZEM RSP
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ZEM RSP consists of 3 games of Reaction, Speed and Power measurement. ZEM RSP app uses bluetooth connectivity to pair with a variety of ZEMITA products such as the Mitts, Pads, etc. ZEM Reaction is a game that measures the instantaneous reaction time ZEM Speed is a game that measure the impact speed ZEM Power is a game that measures the intensity of power 1) ZEM Reaction game measures the instantaneous reaction time. As soon as the RED background color turns GREEN, STRIKE!!! The reaction time between the color change and strike is recorded and saved. Displays ranking of the Top 20 saved time. 2) ZEM Speed game measures the impact velocity. -Measure the average speed according to the set time (The set time can be adjusted in Time Mode) -Measuring the average speed corresponding to a set number (The set number can be adjusted in Count Mode) -Mixed Mode can apply both the set time and set number simultaneously, judging ‘Fail’ or ‘Success’.. 3) ZEM Power game measures power intensity It may store the average power of an impact strength for a set number of times and show the ranking up to No. 20 Without the risk of injury, Zemita products can easily measure everyone’s power, speed, and stamina with the same striking force. With the simple ZEMITA, it’s a thrilling way to release stress! The easy to learn ZEMITA can brush off stress with excitement and fun!!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ZEM RSP at Free against sparMaster Scoring's $15.99. ZEM RSP also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On 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
ZEM RSP is free to download; sparMaster Scoring costs $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
sparMaster Scoring ships an update every 3 months, ZEM RSP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sparMaster Scoring | ZEM RSP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve McArther | zemita.co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
sparMaster Scoring
No in-app purchases
ZEM RSP
No in-app purchases
Questions
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