Comparison

Jumpster vs PJF Performance

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

Head to head
About

Jumpster

Measure your vertical jump height accurately using your phone's sensors. Track your progress with personal records and session charts. Unlock advanced features like ad-free experience and data export with a pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Measure jump height from pocket
  • Reads jump height aloud
  • Personal best records
  • Progress charts
  • Detailed jump history
  • Export jump data
Features
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How high can you jump? Simply put Jumpster in your pocket and jump to find out! FEATURES - Know how high you've jumped without taking Jumpster out of your pocket! Jumpster reads the height of each jump aloud for you. - Keep track of your best jumps with personal records. - See your progress with a chart of your recent sessions. PRO FEATURES - Ad-free experience. - View a detailed history of all of your jumps and jump sessions. - Delete jumps or jump sessions. - Export all of your jump data for analysis. HOW IT WORKS - Jumpster uses the sensors in your device to calculate the most accurate height estimate possible for each jump.

About

PJF Performance

Log your workouts, track progress, and view scheduled sessions from anywhere. This app supports your training with a focus on vertical jump and explosiveness.

Highlights
  • Workout logging
  • Progress tracking
  • View scheduled workouts
  • Vertical jump training
  • Explosiveness training
Features
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Now you can log your PJF Performance workouts from anywhere with the PJF Performance workout logging app! View your completed and upcoming scheduled workouts. Track your progress and get the most out of your PJF Performance workouts! PJF Performance is internationally known as one of the lead Performance Enhancement Specialists in the world. PJF’s innovative and scientific approach to training has made PJF Performance the authority in Vertical Jump and Explosiveness Training. Paul Fabritz is the personal performance trainer for numerous NBA players including James Harden (Houston Rockets), Marquese Chriss (Phoenix Suns), Buddy Hield (Sacramento Kings) and numerous NBA/WNBA first-round draft picks. In addition to serving as the program designer and pro trainer for PJF Performance, Fabritz is recognized as a research pioneer for his work on Vertical Jump Biomechanics and Ground Reaction Forces along with Cal State Fullerton Biomechanics. Fabritz has conducted research in injury prevention and corrective exercise modalities. The Elite Vertical Jump and Explosiveness System is the most scientifically sound, cutting edge online vertical jump program available. This is the same exact program that internationally recognized trainer Paul Fabritz uses to drastically improve the jumping ability of hundreds of athletes. The Elite Ball Handling System is the nations leading online ball handling development program! This scientific-based ball handling program has been used by NBA and Elite NCAA players and is now available at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Jumpster4 screens
PJF Performance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jumpster at 4.8 against PJF Performance's 3.6. Jumpster also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). PJF Performance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Jumpster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PJF Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jumpster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PJF Performance has 115 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Jumpster's written reviews are positive against 21% of PJF Performance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jumpster ships an update every 3 weeks, PJF Performance every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Jumpster versus PJF Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJumpsterPJF Performance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better3.6 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better21.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyhawk Media LLCPJF Performance, Inc

Customer experience

Jumpster

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

PJF Performance

All ratings115 ratings
Positive61.7%
Neutral11.3%
Negative27.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral27.3%
Negative51.5%

Bugs and requests

Jumpster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PJF Performance

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App freezes constantly
  • App shuts down automatically
  • Timers do not auto reset
  • Cannot save weights for lifts
  • Programs cannot be paused or resumed
Show 11 more
  • Music cuts off
  • Interface is buggy
  • Login issues
  • Cannot create an account
  • Videos are unavailable or down
  • Videos do not work on cellular data
  • Videos do not load on WiFi or Cell service
  • Workout progress is lost when leaving the app
  • Background music is repetitive
  • Sound on videos not working
  • App expects users to memorize workouts

Requested features

11 requests
  • Fix timers to auto reset
  • Save weights for each lift
  • Pause and resume programs
  • Notes for exercises should carry over
  • Allow default video speed multiplier for all videos
Show 6 more
  • Apple Watch companion
  • More depth in nutritional advice
  • Connect to Apple Health
  • Option to download videos
  • Improve forums and admin activity
  • Change age restriction on App Store

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jumpster

One-time1
  • Jumpster Pro$4.99
None

PJF Performance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jumpster free?
Jumpster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PJF Performance free?
PJF Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jumpster or PJF Performance?
Jumpster is rated higher. Jumpster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PJF Performance averages 3.6 from 115 ratings.
Do Jumpster or PJF Performance have ads?
Jumpster shows ads; PJF Performance does not.
Which is updated more often, Jumpster or PJF Performance?
Jumpster ships an update every 3 weeks, and PJF Performance every 6 months. Most recently, Jumpster was updated on November 2, 2026 and PJF Performance on November 2, 2026.

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