# JAWKU vs Dashr

The clearest difference is rating: JAWKU at 4.0 against Dashr's 3.4. JAWKU also leads on ratings volume (244 vs 42). Dashr's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JAWKU holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JAWKU has 244 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of JAWKU's written reviews are positive against 65% of Dashr's.

JAWKU ships an update every 2 months, Dashr fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JAWKU | Dashr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jawku/id1184083672/reviews)** | [3.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashr-app/id1387252649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Frohlich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529541549) | [Dashr, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217585516) |

## What reviewers say

### JAWKU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jawku/id1184083672)

This app measures athletic performance metrics like speed, agility, and reaction time with a wearable sensor. It allows athletes to track progress, visualize improvements, and access training content to enhance their performance.

**Highlights:** Measure sprint speed, Measure agility drills, Measure vertical jump height, Measure reaction time, Track performance history, Visualize personal records, Access training content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Portable and easy to set up
- 📊 Accurate timing comparable to expensive laser gates
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to multi-thousand dollar systems
- 📱 Requires only phone and sensor
- 🎯 Versatile for multiple drill types (40yd dash, 5-10-5, vertical jump)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable recording of times
- 📡 Bluetooth connectivity issues at longer ranges
- ❌ Fails on distances beyond 40 yards
- 🚫 Interference from people walking in front of camera
- ⚙️ Clunky and unintuitive interface

**Reported bugs**

- Sensor disconnects at longer ranges (100+ meters)
- Times not recorded despite successful setup
- Audible mode not working on iPhone 13
- Jump clip registration fails
- Device won't charge or pair

**Requested features**

- Multi-athlete simultaneous timing capability
- Continuous video recording with manual time selection
- Better documentation and instructional videos
- Improved app updates and maintenance
- Better Bluetooth range extension


### Dashr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashr-app/id1387252649)

This application is designed for coaches and trainers to manage athlete testing data. It works in conjunction with specific timing hardware to record and analyze performance metrics.

**Highlights:** Athlete testing data management, Works with Dashr timing hardware, Performance metric analysis, Coach and trainer focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JAWKU free?

JAWKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dashr free?

Dashr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JAWKU or Dashr?

JAWKU is rated higher. JAWKU averages 4.0 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Dashr averages 3.4 from 42 ratings.

### Do JAWKU or Dashr have ads?

Neither JAWKU nor Dashr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JAWKU or Dashr?

JAWKU ships an update every 2 months, and Dashr fortnightly. Most recently, JAWKU was updated on October 4, 2026 and Dashr on October 4, 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.*