PJF Performance vs Dr. Dish Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Workout logging
- Progress tracking
- View scheduled workouts
- Vertical jump training
- Explosiveness training
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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.
Dr. Dish Player
Enhance your basketball training with detailed shooting analytics, personalized drill creation, and access to over 150 workouts. Track progress, compete on leaderboards, and gain insights into your performance, whether using the connected machine or just your data.
- View shooting analytics and trends
- Browse and execute 150+ workouts
- Custom program drills
- Track progress and compete on leaderboards
- Build player profile
- Control Dr. Dish Home machine
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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 the Dr. Dish Home, 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, use the Player App and Membership to: •Custom program drills with just a few taps •Use QuickStart or choose from 5 drill goals to create unique shooting drills •Execute over 150+ 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 When using the 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 150+ 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.
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Verdict
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 22%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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 4.9K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of PJF Performance's written reviews are positive against 53% of Dr. Dish Player's.
PJF Performance ships an update every 6 months, Dr. Dish Player every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | PJF Performance | Dr. Dish Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (113 ratings) | 4.8 (4.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | 53.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 113 | 4.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PJF Performance, Inc | Airborne Athletics |
Customer experience
PJF Performance
Dr. Dish Player
Bugs and requests
PJF Performance
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
PJF Performance
No in-app purchases
Dr. Dish Player
No in-app purchases
Questions
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