# Jump Rope Fit vs SkipJoy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkipJoy at none against Jump Rope Fit's 10. SkipJoy also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Jump Rope Fit's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 28%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jump Rope Fit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SkipJoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Jump Rope Fit against 4.5 for SkipJoy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump Rope Fit has 333 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Jump Rope Fit's written reviews are positive against 28% of SkipJoy's.

Jump Rope Fit ships an update weekly, SkipJoy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jump Rope Fit | SkipJoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-rope-fit/id1489454593/reviews) | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipjoy/id1490056796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **333** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **57.5% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thumb Wizards](https://appshunter.io/developer/412040757) | [GUANGDONG ICOMON TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359710025) |

## What reviewers say

### Jump Rope Fit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-rope-fit/id1489454593)

This app precisely tracks jump rope workouts using your Apple Watch, counting jumps, calories, and heart rate. It syncs with Apple Health to help you close your activity rings and offers a companion iPhone app for viewing workout history and trends.

**Highlights:** Accurate jump counting via machine learning, Calorie and heart rate tracking, Apple Health integration for activity rings, Companion iPhone app for workout history, Fitness Insights subscription for advanced stats

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fitness Insights Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Fitness Insights Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Fitness Insights Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Fitness Insights Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Fitness Insights Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Fitness Insights Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fitness Insights Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Fitness Insights Yearly | $26.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Fitness Insights | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate jump counting (when working properly)
- ⌚ Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 📊 Comprehensive workout statistics and tracking
- ❤️ Heart rate monitoring and zone tracking
- 🎵 Music playback control during workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent jump count accuracy (major recurring issue)
- 💸 High paywall ($150 lifetime) for previously free features
- 🔄 Jump counts change/reduce after workout completion
- ⚠️ Sensitivity calibration issues
- 🔌 Bluetooth/headphone disconnection problems

**Reported bugs**

- Jump counter shows significantly lower counts than actual jumps
- Jump counter shows higher counts than actual jumps
- App freezes during extended workouts (7000+ jumps)
- Counter resets when switching between apps
- Workout data not saving (shows 0 jumps)

**Requested features**

- Time-based notifications (e.g., at 5-minute intervals)
- Interval training mode (exercise/recovery segments)
- Audio cues for milestone jumps (100, 200, etc.)
- Goal-setting functionality (jump count or time targets)
- Segment length summary statistics


### SkipJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipjoy/id1490056796)

Track your jump rope workouts with various modes, real-time voice feedback, and custom lighting effects. Monitor progress with historical data, challenges, and cloud synchronization. Share your achievements and integrate with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Multiple jump rope modes, Real-time voice feedback, Customizable lighting effects, Historical data and statistics, Cloud synchronization, Challenges and leaderboards, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jump Rope Fit free?

Jump Rope Fit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SkipJoy free?

SkipJoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jump Rope Fit or SkipJoy?

SkipJoy is rated higher. Jump Rope Fit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 333 ratings, while SkipJoy averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.

### Do Jump Rope Fit or SkipJoy have ads?

Neither Jump Rope Fit nor SkipJoy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jump Rope Fit or SkipJoy?

Jump Rope Fit ships an update weekly, and SkipJoy monthly. Most recently, Jump Rope Fit was updated on November 7, 2026 and SkipJoy on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*