Comparison

James Smith Academy vs DASH Diet Scan

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

Head to head
About

James Smith Academy

Access a comprehensive fitness education platform with personalized workout plans, instructional videos, and nutritional guidance. Track your progress, connect with trainers, and join challenges to achieve and maintain your health goals.

Highlights
  • Educational and instructional videos
  • Personalized exercise programs
  • Daily workouts
  • Recipe library and meal planner
  • Trainer support
  • Progress tracking
  • Three-month challenges
Features
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The James Smith Academy (JSA) is where quality online coaching meets affordability. The JSA aims to educate its members in fitness and provide them with all the tools necessary to reach and sustain their fitness goals. Features (depending on your membership type) include hundreds of educational and instructional videos, personalised exercise programs, daily workouts, a Daily Step Count (which integrates with the Health app to access your daily steps, if you choose), hundreds of recipes, a meal planner, trainer support, progress tracking, and three-month challenges. The James Smith Academy is free to download. Our free trial, which begins when you create an account with us, does not expire and does not require a purchase to activate. If you would like to access content and features which are not available on the free trial, you must upgrade to a paid subscription. You may pay for a subscription using In-App Purchase found on the pricing page of the app. The James Smith Academy subscription automatically renews monthly (at the price depending on your location) unless it is canceled at least 24h before the current period ends. Your Apple ID will be charged for renewal within 24h prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Read our terms of service here: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/terms/ Read our privacy policy here: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/privacy/

About

DASH Diet Scan

Features
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DASH Diet Scan makes heart-healthy eating simple. Instantly scan foods, check DASH-friendly scores, and make confident choices anywhere you shop. Scan. Score. Choose Smarter. • Instant barcode scanning: Quickly analyze grocery items to see how they align with DASH diet guidelines. • Smart DASH scoring system: Each food receives a clear numerical score and one of three categories: Safe for DASH, Limit, Avoid • U.S.-based product database • Manual search option: Want to check a food without scanning? Search by name for any U.S. product. • Save and review your scans: Every item you check can be stored for quick reference later. • Clean, simple design: A modern interface built for speed, clarity, and easy everyday use. Why DASH? The DASH diet is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest eating plans for reducing blood pressure and supporting long-term heart health. But nutrition labels can be overwhelming, especially when managing sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars. DASH Diet Scan helps bridge that gap by turning complex nutrition data into an easy score you can understand at a glance. Perfect For: • Anyone following the DASH diet • People managing hypertension or high blood pressure • Heart-healthy lifestyles • Grocery shopping & meal planning • Families wanting clearer nutrition guidance Designed for Your Health Journey DASH Diet Scan doesn’t just scan barcodes; it empowers you to make informed decisions every day. Whether you’re at the grocery store, in your kitchen, or comparing brands on the go, your health goals stay front-and-center. Simple. Accurate. Built for Real Life. DASH Diet Scan turns confusing food labels into clear guidance you can trust. Start choosing smarter today.

Screenshots

James Smith Academy4 screens
DASH Diet Scan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: James Smith Academy at Free against DASH Diet Scan's $2.99. James Smith Academy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). DASH Diet Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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

James Smith Academy is free to download; DASH Diet Scan costs $2.99 up front. James Smith Academy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per month. DASH Diet Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
James Smith Academy versus DASH Diet Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJames Smith AcademyDASH Diet Scan
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAffordable Online Coaching Pty LtdBrent Workinger

Bugs and requests

James Smith Academy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workout progress not saving properly
  • Inability to update weights and reps
  • Onboarding process issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to filter workouts by equipment
  • More personalized nutrition and meal planning

DASH Diet Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

James Smith Academy

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan - Subscription$89.991 Month
None

DASH Diet Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is James Smith Academy free?
James Smith Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DASH Diet Scan free?
DASH Diet Scan costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do James Smith Academy or DASH Diet Scan have ads?
Neither James Smith Academy nor DASH Diet Scan shows ads.

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