Comparison

PJF Performance vs State

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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.

About

State

This app offers guided breathing exercises designed to help you manage stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. It personalizes exercises based on your needs and adapts over time, utilizing neuroscientific principles for effective self-regulation.

Highlights
  • Customizable breathing exercises
  • Visual and auditory guidance
  • Adaptive algorithm
  • Progress tracking
  • Neuroscience-based methods
  • State-shifting exercises
Read full description

Accomplish More. Stress Less. Intuitive breathing exercises to shift your state in record time. State creates custom exercises based on your stress response and continues to evolve dynamically with use. When you change your breath, you can alter not just your state of mind, but your physical and emotional health as well. FEATURES Six exercises designed to create specific, desired physiological states: Feel calm, Feel alert, Be present, Wake up, Recover quickly, Fall asleep. - Breathing exercises supported by visuals and sound to let you focus/defocus efficiently - “Fingerprinting” that primes the exercises to your physical and emotional needs from the first time you use the app - The State algorithm keeps adapting and evolving the exercises the more you use the app - Track progress with key metrics - Helpful reminders to keep you in the state you want - Method based on the latest neuroscientific findings - Created by world-renowned strength and conditioning coach Brian Mackenzie SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING State offers a subscription with a two weeks free trial. After the two weeks free trial this subscription automatically renews for $3.99 monthly or $34.99 yearly unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged at subscription automatic renewal. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Read more about our terms and conditions and privacy policy here: https://shiftstate.io/terms

Screenshots

PJF Performance4 screens
State4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PJF Performance at none against State's 2. State's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 22%) and rating (3.9 vs 3.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. State sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PJF Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

State holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 129 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of PJF Performance's written reviews are positive against 50% of State's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PJF Performance ships an update every 6 months, State every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PJF Performance versus State: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPJF PerformanceState
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (113 ratings)3.9 (129 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPJF Performance, IncMy State

Customer experience

PJF Performance

All ratings113 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral28.1%
Negative50.0%

State

All ratings129 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

PJF Performance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

State

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Audio/metronome randomly stops or becomes out of sync with visuals
  • Sound doesn't work without app restart
  • Subscription payment processed but app doesn't recognize access
  • Difficulty adjustment buttons (easier/harder) don't change exercise timing
  • Algorithm doesn't properly adjust exercises based on max exhale test
Show 9 more
  • Free trial not accessible after skipping initial onboarding
  • Date of birth picker won't accept current date or future dates
  • Tips screen text doesn't fit on smaller devices (iPhone SE)
  • Day counter stops tracking at 397 days
  • Password reset emails not received
  • Subscription features not unlocking despite payment confirmation
  • App freezes on payment confirmation screen
  • Sound countdown rhythm changed and now confusing to users
  • Transition sounds between breathing phases unclear

Requested features

10 requests
  • Customizable exercise duration (10-20 minute sessions)
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • HealthKit/Health app integration for mindful minutes tracking
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Custom breathing pattern creation
Show 5 more
  • Haptic feedback option for silent use
  • Sound effect options/preferences
  • In-app feature request submission tool
  • Apple Health data export
  • Longer meditation sessions for advanced users

In-app purchases

None

PJF Performance

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

State

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Protocols (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Protocols (Annual)14 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is PJF Performance free?
PJF Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is State free?
State is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PJF Performance or State?
State is rated higher. PJF Performance averages 3.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while State averages 3.9 from 129 ratings.
Do PJF Performance or State have ads?
Neither PJF Performance nor State shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PJF Performance or State?
PJF Performance ships an update every 6 months, and State every 8 months. Most recently, PJF Performance was updated on September 24, 2026 and State on September 16, 2026.

Other comparisons