PJF Performance vs Vertical Gyms
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.
Vertical Gyms
This app allows users to manage their gym memberships, book training sessions and classes, and purchase merchandise. It provides a convenient way to interact with a basketball training facility.
- Membership management
- Session booking
- Class scheduling
- Merchandise purchase
- Facility interaction
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Manage your membership, book sessions and classes, and purchase Vertical merch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vertical Gyms at 5.0 against PJF Performance's 3.6. Vertical Gyms also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). PJF Performance's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 1). 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.
Vertical Gyms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PJF Performance has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PJF Performance ships an update every 6 months, Vertical Gyms every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PJF Performance | Vertical Gyms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (113 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 386 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PJF Performance, Inc | Valinda Burks |
Customer experience
PJF Performance
Vertical Gyms
In-app purchases
PJF Performance
No in-app purchases
Vertical Gyms
No in-app purchases
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