Comparison

JAWKU vs 3AK Sprinting

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

Head to head
About

JAWKU

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
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Get Quick. Get Fast. Get JAWKU Speed. This app requires a JAWKU Speed sensor. Numbers don’t lie. And JAWKU Speed provides the key performance data across speed, agility and reaction time, with unrivaled accuracy in wearable technology. We changed the game. We're still changing it. JAWKU Speed was intentionally designed with you, the athlete, as our primary focus. Providing a meaningful experience, supported with accurate data capture hasn't existed like this, until now. The best part - while JAWKU is in a class of it's own, it's as simple to use as a stopwatch. YOUR PERFORMANCE UNLEASHED The JAWKU Speed App brings the entire experience to life. And setting it up is simple! Out of the box, the app will walk you through pairing and in a matter of minutes, you'll be unleashing an experience unlike any other. It's all there to help you understand how you're tracking and making good on all of that training you've been committed to. Let's take a closer look at the main features. TEST + Measure sprint speed + Measure agility (standardized tests or build your own drill) + Measure vertical jump height (NEW) + Measure reaction time off the blocks (in audible mode) + Select your distance and start mode (movement or audible) and you're ready to go TRAIN + Train with purpose. From within the app, you'll have access to the latest in training content from our partner, STACK, where athletes get better TRACK + Track your performance history over time + Visualize your performance against your previous times and personal records + Learn how your reaction time off the blocks is affecting your overall time. Seeing is believing. MY JAWKU + Manage everything here + Check sensor connectivity + Adjust/update your personal profile and settings

About

3AK Sprinting

This app provides advanced AI-powered tools for runners, including stride analysis, personalized coaching, and structured workout programs. It also features nutrition tracking and daily challenges to help athletes improve performance and build discipline.

Highlights
  • AI stride and form analysis
  • Personalized AI coaching
  • Custom workout programs
  • Smart nutrition tracking
  • Daily challenges
  • Performance tracking and analytics
Features
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Sprinting is the fastest way to get fit, 3AK makes it simple while guiding you every step of the way. You don't need hours of jogging to change your health. A few short sprint sessions a week can lift your cardio fitness, build lean muscle, and give you more energy — in a fraction of the time. 3AK builds your plan, coaches your technique, and tracks every step of your progress. WHY SPRINTING - Time-efficient — real results in 20–30 minutes, not endless miles - Heart & lungs — raise your VO2 max and cardiovascular fitness - Strength & power — build lean muscle that steady-state cardio can't - All-day burn — keep your metabolism working after you finish WHAT YOU GET - A personalized plan — adaptive sprint sessions built around your level and updated as you improve - Daily readiness check — tell 3AK how your body feels and it tunes the session to match - AI sprint analysis — breaks your run into phases (reaction, drive, acceleration, top-end, speed, finish) so you know exactly what to work on - Sprint Age — see how fit you really are, and watch it get younger as you train - Strength training — guided lifts that build the power behind your speed - Snap-to-log nutrition — photograph a meal for instant calories and macros NEVER SPRINTED? PERFECT. No track, no experience, no problem. 3AK meets you where you are and coaches you every step — from your first stride to your fastest. Start sprinting smarter. Download 3AK and feel the difference in weeks, not months. Join 50,000+ people already training with purpose. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION 3AK requires a subscription to access all features, including AI Stride & Form Analysis, AI Coaching, Custom Workout Programs, Smart Nutrition Tracking, Daily Challenges, and Performance Analytics. Subscription prices and plans are displayed within the app at the time of purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime through Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://agate-elm-c96.notion.site/3AK-Privacy-Policy-2ef5370fd0a080b5b5e0f3923e47fe68?source=copy_link Terms of Service: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=d3cbe04f-3efc-4612-86ab-83971d8c244e EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JAWKU4 screens
3AK Sprinting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3AK Sprinting at 4.8 against JAWKU's 4.0. 3AK Sprinting also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). JAWKU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3AK Sprinting sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. JAWKU asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3AK Sprinting holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3AK Sprinting has 2.2K ratings behind it against 257, 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 70% of 3AK Sprinting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAWKU ships an update every 2 months, 3AK Sprinting every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
JAWKU versus 3AK Sprinting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAWKU3AK Sprinting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (257 ratings)4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews70.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2572.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#144 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian FrohlichCHRISTIAN MICAH JONES

Customer experience

JAWKU

All ratings244 ratings
Positive73.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative26.2%

3AK Sprinting

All ratings2,224 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative26.2%

Bugs and requests

JAWKU

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • App loading screens freeze after Bluetooth connection
  • Sensor not detected despite proximity
  • Timer stops before athlete finishes event
  • Inconsistent performance across different iOS versions
  • App hasn't been updated in multiple years

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Camera rotation functionality
  • Offline functionality without internet requirement
  • Better handling of crowded track environments

3AK Sprinting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JAWKU

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

3AK Sprinting

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is JAWKU free?
JAWKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3AK Sprinting free?
3AK Sprinting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JAWKU or 3AK Sprinting?
3AK Sprinting is rated higher. JAWKU averages 4.0 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while 3AK Sprinting averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.
Do JAWKU or 3AK Sprinting have ads?
Neither JAWKU nor 3AK Sprinting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAWKU or 3AK Sprinting?
JAWKU ships an update every 2 months, and 3AK Sprinting every 5 days. Most recently, JAWKU was updated on October 22, 2026 and 3AK Sprinting on October 20, 2026.

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