Comparison

BlazePod vs My Jump Lab

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

Head to head
About

BlazePod

This app controls a system of visual cue Pods to enhance athletic performance. It offers predefined activities and custom workout creation to improve speed, agility, and reaction times. Real-time tracking and competitive elements are included.

Highlights
  • Flash Reflex Training system
  • Visual cue Pods
  • Predefined and custom activities
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Competitive elements
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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BlazePod introduces a revolutionary approach to training with its Flash Reflex Training system. Uniquely designed Pods, controlled by the BlazePod app, create visual cues and prompts to enhance performance and improve speed, agility, reaction times and more. • Choose from an endless list of predefined activities on the BlazePod app or easily create your own • Push yourself to the limits by working to improve your performances or compete against others • Easily connect the BlazePod app to your Pods anytime, anywhere • Monitor progress in real-time with advanced tracking abilities on the app

About

My Jump Lab

This app provides scientifically validated sports performance testing using your device's camera and AI. It measures vertical jump, barbell velocity, and joint range of motion, offering over 30 tests for athletes, coaches, and researchers. Data can be exported for detailed analysis and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered real-time analysis
  • Vertical jump performance measurement
  • Barbell velocity for VBT
  • Joint range of motion (ROM) assessment
  • Over 30 specialized tests
  • iCloud sync and team sharing
  • Data export to CSV
Features
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My Jump Lab is the most widely used app for validated sports performance testing, with more than 400,000 downloads in over 140 countries. Coaches, elite athletes, physiotherapists and researchers use it every day, from local clubs to NBA teams. Unlike generic fitness apps, My Jump Lab is scientifically validated: its accuracy has been confirmed in more than 20 peer-reviewed studies. Get lab-grade measurements using only your iPhone or iPad, with no additional hardware. REAL-TIME AI ANALYSIS Using your device's camera and artificial intelligence, My Jump Lab measures in real time: ◉ Vertical jump performance. ◉ Barbell velocity for velocity-based training (VBT). ◉ Joint range of motion (ROM) for mobility assessment. MORE THAN 30 TESTS INCLUDED IN THE SUBSCRIPTION ◉ Jumping: CMJ, SJ, CMJ free arms, DJ, optimal force-velocity profile, RSI-mod, horizontal jump, single-leg asymmetry and 10-5 repeated jump test. ◉ Velocity-based training (VBT): mean concentric velocity, load-velocity profile, 1RM estimation, velocity loss and bar path tracking. ◉ Mobility: ankle dorsiflexion, neck flexion/extension, hip flexion and internal rotation, shoulder flexion and internal rotation, plus a free mode to measure any range of motion and create your own custom tests. ◉ HRV and wellness: heart rate variability measured by simply placing your finger on the camera, plus sleep, fatigue, stress and soreness questionnaires. ◉ Running and sprinting: horizontal force-velocity profile, contact/flight times, duty factor, leg stiffness, asymmetry, pronation/supination, contralateral pelvic drop, linear sprint with splits, curved sprint, horizontal deceleration, Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS), and 5-0-5, 5+5, V-Cut and Illinois change-of-direction tests. ◉ Hamstring strength: Nordic hamstring breakpoint angle and torque. ◉ Force-time curves: real-time raw force-time curves using the accelerometer. ◉ Motion capture: markerless motion capture for advanced movement analysis, with full data export. FEATURES ▶ iCloud sync across all your devices. ▶ Team sharing via iCloud: share a full team with other coaches or staff and work together on the same athletes and tests. ▶ Compare athletes to benchmark performance across your team. ▶ Home Screen widgets to track your athletes' progress at a glance. ▶ Import videos recorded by your athletes or patients. Ideal for remote testing. ▶ Unlimited users and tests, with a full history to track progress. ▶ Export to CSV, ideal for research. ▶ Universal app: one subscription for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Note: My Jump Lab works best with slow-motion video. Motion capture requires an A12 chip or later (iPhone XR, iPad Pro 2018 or newer). Team sharing requires iOS 17 or macOS 14 or later. SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and annual plans include a 7-day free trial. After the trial, a monthly, annual or lifetime purchase is required to access all tests and features. What does the subscription include? Full access to all tests in My Jump Lab, plus all current and future features. When will I be charged? When the 7-day free trial ends, the plan you chose will be charged to your Apple Account. PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: My Jump Lab does not collect, store or share any of your personal data. Visit www.myjumplabpro.com/#privacy for more details. My Jump Lab is a sports performance assessment tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide any diagnostic tools.

Screenshots

BlazePod4 screens
My Jump Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Jump Lab at 4.6 against BlazePod's 4.2. My Jump Lab also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 35%). 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. BlazePod sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and My Jump Lab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Jump Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 233 and 255 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of BlazePod's written reviews are positive against 59% of My Jump Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlazePod ships an update fortnightly, My Jump Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BlazePod versus My Jump Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlazePodMy Jump Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (233 ratings)4.6 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews59.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings233255 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlay Coyotta Ltd.Carlos Balsalobre

Customer experience

BlazePod

All ratings233 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral14.5%
Negative50.0%

My Jump Lab

All ratings255 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative32.0%

User reviews

BlazePod

From 233 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging workout experience
  • 💪 Effective for fitness, agility, and reaction time training
  • 🏥 Versatile for rehabilitation and therapeutic use
  • 👥 Suitable for multiple demographics and ability levels
  • ⚡ High-quality, durable hardware

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive hardware with mandatory subscription model
  • 🔐 Severely limited functionality without paid Pro subscription
  • 🌍 App only available in English
  • 📱 Bluetooth connectivity issues and pod disconnections
  • 🐛 Pods fail to respond consistently to touches

My Jump Lab

From 255 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Scientifically validated measurements
  • 📊 Comprehensive testing capabilities (CMJ, SJ, VBT, etc.)
  • 💪 Excellent for athletes, coaches, and sports scientists
  • 🎯 Accurate vertical jump and performance tracking
  • 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes during tests
  • 📹 Camera detection issues with exercises
  • ❌ Inconsistent measurement accuracy
  • 🔄 Synchronization problems between devices
  • ⚠️ Limited free trial functionality

Bugs and requests

BlazePod

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Pods randomly disconnect during sessions
  • Pods fail to respond to touches and require multiple taps
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues, especially in gyms and outdoor settings
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Cannot change password due to validation errors
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  • Login failures with latest app updates
  • Custom workouts not saving properly
  • Favorites not persisting after app updates
  • Pods dying unexpectedly after warranty period
  • Connector failures causing pod loss
  • Limited pod connectivity (fewer pods connectable on newer devices)
  • App search functionality returning errors
  • Personal bests not saving to leaderboards
  • App incompatibility with iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max

Requested features

15 requests
  • Multi-language support (German, French, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Korean, Chinese, etc.)
  • Offline mode for app functionality
  • Ability to save unlimited custom workouts in free version
  • Heart rate monitoring integration
  • Global leaderboards for comparing athletes worldwide
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  • Landscape orientation support for tablets
  • Intermediate/family subscription tier at lower price point
  • Ability to configure multiple pods per activity setup
  • More pre-loaded exercise content for various sports
  • Playlist creation for multiple activities in sequence
  • Adjustable pod sensitivity settings
  • Better exercise search and discovery functionality
  • Team management features for coaches
  • Per-step customization for defensive moves in training
  • Ability to omit steps from statistics

My Jump Lab

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes during complete test (3rd-4th attempt)
  • CMJ automatic AI detection fails repeatedly
  • Camera not activating in real-time recording
  • Force-velocity profile graph not displaying
  • Velocity measurements inconsistent between real-time and graph
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  • Frame-by-frame playback stuttering on high fps videos
  • App closes unexpectedly during velocity-based training
  • MyRoom feature won't open
  • App crashes after recent updates
  • Subscription access not restored after reinstall
  • Lifetime purchase access not recognized
  • Horizontal jump detection inconsistent
  • Countermovement jump height readings inaccurate
  • Pull-up exercise detection failure

Requested features

11 requests
  • More comprehensive video tutorials
  • Desktop app synchronization
  • MySprint integration
  • PDF export of assessment reports
  • Additional exercise templates for encoder
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  • Manual frame-by-frame analysis mode
  • Better ROM (Range of Motion) guidance
  • Debit card payment option
  • Improved angle and measurement tools
  • Default v1RM reset functionality
  • Video upload from gallery for angle drawing

In-app purchases

8 purchases

BlazePod

Subscriptions8
  • BlazePod member14 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Go users monthly subscription14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • BlazePod member14 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • BlazePod member1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • BlazePod member14 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Go users yearly subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • BlazePod member14 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • BlazePod member1 Year trial$149.991 Year
3 purchases

My Jump Lab

Subscriptions2
  • Premium- 1 month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$105.99

Questions

Is BlazePod free?
BlazePod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Jump Lab free?
My Jump Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlazePod or My Jump Lab?
My Jump Lab is rated higher. BlazePod averages 4.2 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while My Jump Lab averages 4.6 from 255 ratings.
Do BlazePod or My Jump Lab have ads?
Neither BlazePod nor My Jump Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlazePod or My Jump Lab?
BlazePod ships an update fortnightly, and My Jump Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, BlazePod was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Jump Lab on November 7, 2026.

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