Comparison

JAWKU vs NinjaButton

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

NinjaButton

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NinjaButton is a wireless button for timing sports activities with your smartphone. Place NinjaButtons at the start, finish, or other points on your course, and simply press a button to control the stopwatch on your smartphone. You can register up to three NinjaButtons with the app. ■ Registering a NinjaButton 1. Open the app and tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open Settings. 2. Tap “QR CODE” and scan the QR code on your NinjaButton. 3. Confirm that the Button ID appears, then tap “APPLY.” 4. When “READY” appears on the main screen, you’re ready to start timing. You can also register a NinjaButton by entering its Button ID manually. ■ Timing 1. Make sure “READY” is displayed on the main screen. 2. Press a registered NinjaButton to start the timer. 3. Press a NinjaButton again to stop the timer and display the result. 4. Tap “RESET” to clear the result and get ready for the next measurement. If multiple NinjaButtons are registered, you can control the stopwatch from any of them. ■ Main Features ・Wireless timing with NinjaButton ・Register up to three NinjaButtons ・Easy Button ID registration by QR code ・Manual Button ID entry ・Time display to 1/100 of a second ※A NinjaButton device, sold separately, is required for wireless timing with this app.

Screenshots

JAWKU4 screens
NinjaButton4 screens

Verdict

The call

JAWKU and NinjaButton are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JAWKU versus NinjaButton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAWKUNinjaButton
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (257 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings257 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian FrohlichCONCEPT PROTO Inc.

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

NinjaButton

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JAWKU

No in-app purchases

None

NinjaButton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAWKU free?
JAWKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NinjaButton free?
NinjaButton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JAWKU or NinjaButton have ads?
Neither JAWKU nor NinjaButton shows ads.

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