Comparison

PJF Performance vs Hoopstudy Academy

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

Hoopstudy Academy

Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View and filter the class schedule to find the perfect fit for your routine. Manage your reservations and stay organized with your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Stay organized with fitness goals
Features
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

PJF Performance4 screens
Hoopstudy Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hoopstudy Academy at 5.0 against PJF Performance's 3.6. Hoopstudy Academy also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). PJF Performance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Hoopstudy Academy 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 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PJF Performance ships an update every 6 months, Hoopstudy Academy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PJF Performance versus Hoopstudy Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPJF PerformanceHoopstudy Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (113 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPJF Performance, IncBasketball Recruiting LLC

Customer experience

PJF Performance

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

Hoopstudy Academy

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PJF Performance

No in-app purchases

None

Hoopstudy Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PJF Performance free?
PJF Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoopstudy Academy free?
Hoopstudy Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PJF Performance or Hoopstudy Academy?
Hoopstudy Academy is rated higher. PJF Performance averages 3.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Hoopstudy Academy averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do PJF Performance or Hoopstudy Academy have ads?
Hoopstudy Academy shows ads; PJF Performance does not.
Which is updated more often, PJF Performance or Hoopstudy Academy?
PJF Performance ships an update every 6 months, and Hoopstudy Academy every 4 weeks. Most recently, PJF Performance was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hoopstudy Academy on August 14, 2026.

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