# DQS Mobile vs VO2 Max

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DQS Mobile at 79% against VO2 Max's 27%. DQS Mobile also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). VO2 Max's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DQS Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VO2 Max sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DQS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 127 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of DQS Mobile's written reviews are positive against 27% of VO2 Max's.

DQS Mobile ships an update every 2 months, VO2 Max every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DQS Mobile | VO2 Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dqs-mobile/id906923731/reviews)** | [3.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-max-widget-notifications/id1394840943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 26.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 45 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jackson Forge Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704498376) | [Bernhard Hering](https://appshunter.io/developer/327542085) |

## What reviewers say

### DQS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dqs-mobile/id906923731)

Calculate your daily Diet Quality Score (DQS) based on food consumption. Track your progress with graphs of DQS, weight, and body fat over time. Set personal goals for weight, body fat, and DQS.

**Highlights:** Calculate daily Diet Quality Score (DQS), Log food servings by category, Track weight and body fat percentage, View progress graphs (DQS, weight, body fat), Set target DQS, weight, and body fat, Save DQS data over time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DQS Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DQS Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Effective diet quality tracking without calorie counting
- ⚡ Quick and easy daily logging
- 📊 Holistic approach to nutrition and health
- 🎮 Gamified scoring system encourages healthy choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔐 Login and password reset problems
- ❌ Data saving failures
- ⚙️ Configuration errors (RevenueCat issues)
- 🔄 Day navigation requires app restart

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Unable to add measurements without crashing
- Day navigation broken without restart
- Weight log only accepts body fat percentage
- Password reset email not triggered

**Requested features**

- Separate logging by meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack)
- Notes or comments section for daily entries
- Color-coding for different meals
- Apple Health integration
- Searchable food database with category suggestions


### VO2 Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vo2-max-widget-notifications/id1394840943)

Track your body's oxygen absorption at peak effort with detailed insights and performance estimates for running and cycling. Visualize trends, compare personal bests, and understand your cardio fitness level with a redesigned dashboard and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** VO2 max estimation for running and cycling, Performance estimates (W/kg, FTP), Redesigned dashboard with trends and personal bests, Interactive charts with customizable date ranges, Apple Watch complications and iPhone widgets, Cardio fitness level comparison by age and sex

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DQS Mobile free?

DQS Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VO2 Max free?

VO2 Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DQS Mobile or VO2 Max?

DQS Mobile is rated higher. DQS Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while VO2 Max averages 3.8 from 127 ratings.

### Do DQS Mobile or VO2 Max have ads?

DQS Mobile shows ads; VO2 Max does not.

### Which is updated more often, DQS Mobile or VO2 Max?

DQS Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and VO2 Max every 10 days. Most recently, DQS Mobile was updated on October 8, 2026 and VO2 Max on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*