sparMaster Scoring vs Taekwondo Load Test
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.
Taekwondo Load Test
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Train smart, train with data. Taekwondo Load Test is the ultimate tool for taekwondo coaches, strength and conditioning specialists, and athletes: it is no longer just the test. It is the app to train real taekwondo — technology and training in one place. Developed by GESTEDIA. Turns your iPhone or iPad into a biomechanics lab and a class notebook. Computer vision and artificial intelligence. No expensive sensors or extra hardware. No account required: your data stays on your device. DAILY WORKOUT The core of this version. Keep your class on your phone and, if you want, on your Apple Watch. • Kyorugi: sparring and rounds. Running time: start and stop when the work stops. • Poomsae: power without losing form. • Kibon: technique, kicks, and fundamentals. • Strength: weights, resistance bands, or floor work. • Outdoor Run: GPS, pace, and distance while using the app. • Treadmill Run: pace and heart rate, without GPS. Upon finishing: perceived exertion, session report (insights and next steps), and, if heart rate is tracked, Z1–Z5 zones, TRIMP (Banister), kcal (Karvonen), and intensity ring. Live heart rate comes from a Bluetooth chest strap (Polar, Garmin, etc.) or your Apple Watch. If you exit without tapping Finish, the session is not saved. STATUS — HOW YOU ARE REALLY DOING Status combines 0–100 recovery, sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, VO₂, and weekly training load (ATL, CTL, TSB). Charts are interactive: each dot represents a day. If resting heart rate spikes for several days compared to your baseline, stick to the main session and skip the extra load. Integrates with Apple Health, with your permission: reads sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, VO₂, and workouts from other apps; writes taekwondo, strength, or running sessions. If you decline Health access, training and testing still work. Home Screen Widget available. Today tells you whether it is a day for kyorugi, light technical work, or testing. The 3×45 retest is scheduled based on your training load and readiness. SCIENTIFIC PROTOCOL — 3×45 TEST When it is time to measure, it guides you through the taekwondo load test. It does not replace the daily workout: it is the lab. • 3 sets of 45 seconds: Bandal Chagui at maximum speed, alternating legs. • 3 rests of 30 seconds: controlled recovery. • The third rest period is mandatory: heart rate recovery (HRR) and true fitness status. AI kick tracking, power (W), velocity (m/s), fatigue index, impact height, asymmetry, estimated VO₂, calories, baseline. The camera is only used here; video is never uploaded. The watch tracks heart rate only and does not trigger a kyorugi session. CLUB The same test for your athlete. The PDF belongs to them. Status, Workout, and Apple Watch tracking belong to the device owner. REPORTS Session and test PDF reports, available in five languages. SUBSCRIPTIONS Free: workout tracking, performance metrics, and camera test. Premium (Monthly or Annual): save tests, access full history, PDF exports, and Club features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gestedia.com/privacidad/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Taekwondo Load Test at Free against sparMaster Scoring's $15.99. sparMaster Scoring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, 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
Taekwondo Load Test is free to download; sparMaster Scoring costs $15.99 up front. Taekwondo Load Test sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. sparMaster Scoring asks for nothing beyond the download.
sparMaster Scoring ships an update every 3 months, Taekwondo Load Test every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sparMaster Scoring | Taekwondo Load Test |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve McArther | GESTEDIA, SL |
In-app purchases
sparMaster Scoring
No in-app purchases
Taekwondo Load Test
- TKD Premium$8.991 Month
- Annual Premium$79.991 Year
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