Comparison

PJF Performance vs Dr. Dish Player

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
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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.

About

Dr. Dish Player

Enhance your basketball training with detailed shooting analytics, custom drill programming, and access to hundreds of professional workouts. Track progress, compete on global leaderboards, and build your player profile to improve your game.

Highlights
  • View shooting analytics and trends
  • Custom program drills
  • Access 300+ professional workouts
  • Track progress and compete on leaderboards
  • Build player profile
  • Control Dr. Dish machines
Features
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Use the Dr. Dish Player App to view your shooting analytics and trends, browse new workouts, and execute drills. When training on a Dr. Dish Home, Home 2 Beta, or Home3, control the machine with your phone or tablet while simultaneously tracking every made and missed shot. Training on a Dr. Dish develops muscle memory, improves shot arc, saves time, and provides unlimited access to on-demand shooting, dribbling, and agility drills. When training on the Dr. Dish Home, Home 2 Beta or Home3, use the Dr. Dish Player App to: • Custom program drills with just a few taps • Use Quick Start or choose from 5 drill goals to create unique shooting drills • Execute over 300+ workouts and drills built at all levels from professional trainers • Track your progress, compete with global leaderboards, and build your player profile • View your shooting analytics and trends from all of your training to gain insights Dr. Dish Home3 includes full access to these features at no additional cost. Dr. Dish Home and Home 2 require an active Membership to unlock this full feature set. When using the Dr. Dish Player App to view your shooting data, but training on a different model: • View your shooting analytics and trends from all of your training to gain insights • Browse over 300+ workouts and drills built at all levels from professional trainers • Track your progress, compete with global leaderboards, and build your player profile Got any questions or feedback? Shoot us an email at home@drdishbasketball.com. We'd love to hear from you.

Screenshots

PJF Performance4 screens
Dr. Dish Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dr. Dish Player at 4.8 against PJF Performance's 3.6. Dr. Dish Player also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 21%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dr. Dish Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dr. Dish Player has 5.1K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of PJF Performance's written reviews are positive against 53% of Dr. Dish Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PJF Performance ships an update every 6 months, Dr. Dish Player monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PJF Performance versus Dr. Dish Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPJF PerformanceDr. Dish Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (115 ratings)4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews52.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1155.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPJF Performance, IncAirborne Athletics

Customer experience

PJF Performance

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

Dr. Dish Player

All ratings5,072 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral13.7%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

PJF Performance

From 115 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Fantastic workouts and programs
  • 📈 Great for tracking progress
  • 🚀 Allows easy access to all workouts
  • 💯 Top-tier program quality
  • 🌟 Seen significant results

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes constantly
  • 🐛 App shuts down automatically
  • 🐛 Music cuts off during use
  • 🐛 Interface is not user-friendly
  • 🐛 Videos unavailable

Dr. Dish Player

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Game-changer for Backyard Reps
  • 🚀 Fantastic app subscription
  • 🚀 Easy to set up, super consistent, and perfect for solo practicing
  • 👍 Keeps all stats
  • 👍 Filled with skilled-based workouts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Too complicated sign-in process
  • 🐛 Bluetooth never works
  • 🐛 Brand new machine stopped working after 10 minutes
  • 🐛 App issues like getting stuck on black screen, workouts churning, and shots not counting
  • 💰 Subscription required for basic functions

Bugs and 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
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  • 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

Dr. Dish Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sign-in issues with verification codes
  • Goal counter not working
  • App not updating

Requested features

2 requests
  • Apple Watch app to pause/start workouts
  • Ability to customize drills without subscription

In-app purchases

None

PJF Performance

No in-app purchases

None

Dr. Dish Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PJF Performance free?
PJF Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dr. Dish Player free?
Dr. Dish Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PJF Performance or Dr. Dish Player?
Dr. Dish Player is rated higher. PJF Performance averages 3.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Dr. Dish Player averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.
Do PJF Performance or Dr. Dish Player have ads?
Neither PJF Performance nor Dr. Dish Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PJF Performance or Dr. Dish Player?
PJF Performance ships an update every 6 months, and Dr. Dish Player monthly. Most recently, PJF Performance was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dr. Dish Player on November 7, 2026.

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