Comparison

Air Jump Rope vs Luca Map

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

Head to head
About

Air Jump Rope

This app allows you to perform effective jump rope exercises for fitness and weight loss without a physical rope. It uses your Apple Watch to track jumps, sync sounds, and count calories, making indoor workouts convenient and engaging.

Highlights
  • Jump rope simulation without a physical rope
  • Jump sounds synced to movement
  • Voice count-up every 10 jumps
  • Daily jump targets and achievement tracking
  • Calorie tracking based on weight
  • Health app integration
  • Auto stop feature
Features
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Supervised by Hijiki Ikuyama, a professional jump rope player and Guinness World Record holder! Jump rope exercises anytime, anywhere when the mood strikes you! 【Note】 - This app requires an Apple Watch to use. - This app is compatible with iOS 17, watchOS 10 and later versions. ※Please note earlier OS versions are not supported. 【Features】 - Jump sounds that sync with your jumps! Jump rope sound playback feature - Choose from 4 jump rope sounds including ones recorded from Hijiki Ikuyama's actual jumps. Get that pro feeling and Let's JUMP! - Voice count-up every 10 jumps - Set a daily jump target and see your achievement rate - View your progress on a calendar - Set your weight to track calories burned - Automatically send and record jump count and calories to the iPhone app for each "Start/Stop" lap - Auto stop feature (stops after 2 minutes of no detection) - Integrates with Health app Air Jump Rope obtains heart rate and calorie data during workouts from Apple's HealthKit and records it. It also reads and writes weight data. 【About Air Jump Rope】 Air Jump Rope is an app that lets you do the highly effective jump rope exercise for fitness and weight loss "without a rope, in the comfort of your home." Jump roping is gaining popularity for: - Full body workout using all muscles - Improving cardiovascular function - Core training - Strengthening bones from jump impact - Improving poor circulation But there are hurdles like having to go outside, weather, changing clothes, heat/cold, UV rays. If you don't have a yard or garage, you may have to go to a park...kind of a hassle. With Air Jump Rope though! ① No need to worry about weather, people, or social distancing ② Exercise while watching your favorite shows/videos or listening to music/podcasts ③ Can wear anything, no need to dress up! You can jump rope indoors. The jump rope sounds sync to your jumps, solving that unsatisfying feeling of previous jump rope simulations. Voice count-ups every 10 jumps, so no need to manually count or look at your Apple Watch. Set a reasonable target like "do × jumps first" or go hard with "let's do × jumps!" Very handy! Of course, it counts and records your jumps and calories. 【How to Use】 Put on your Apple Watch, open the app, and tap the screen to start. Tap again when finished. The results screen shows your jump count and calories, automatically sent to your iPhone. Give Air Jump Rope a try for making exercise a daily habit!!

About

Luca Map

Features
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Luca Map is a simple app that helps you visualize your journey by coloring the map as you walk. Staying active can be tough when it feels like a chore. Luca Map changes that by turning your movement into a satisfying coloring experience—giving you a visual reason to take that extra step. [Why you’ll love Luca Map] Visual Progress: See exactly where you’ve been. Filling in the map provides a sense of accomplishment that simple step counters can’t match. Discover Your Neighborhood: It gives you a reason to turn down a street you’ve never noticed before, leading to new local discoveries. Easy Integration: No intense workouts required. Just start recording during your commute or while running errands. Personal Milestones: Collect medals and track your lifetime stats as you expand your personal territory. If you’re looking for a small spark to get moving again, Luca Map is here to help you start your journey, one tile at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://purple-scaffold-a59.notion.site/Luca-Map-31dac99189a5809c997ae978f5db1e41

Screenshots

Air Jump Rope4 screens
Luca Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Luca Map at Free against Air Jump Rope's $3.99. Luca Map also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Air Jump Rope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Luca Map is free to download; Air Jump Rope costs $3.99 up front. Luca Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Air Jump Rope asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Jump Rope ships an update every 6 weeks, Luca Map every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Air Jump Rope versus Luca Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir Jump RopeLuca Map
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEiji SuzukiGenki Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

Air Jump Rope

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Luca Map

Subscriptions2
  • Luca Map Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Luca Map Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Air Jump Rope free?
Air Jump Rope costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luca Map free?
Luca Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Air Jump Rope or Luca Map have ads?
Luca Map shows ads; Air Jump Rope does not.
Which is updated more often, Air Jump Rope or Luca Map?
Air Jump Rope ships an update every 6 weeks, and Luca Map every 4 days. Most recently, Air Jump Rope was updated on November 3, 2026 and Luca Map on October 28, 2026.

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