Comparison

Jump Rope Fit vs Period Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Jump Rope Fit

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
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Track Jumps. See Progress. Stay Fit. Jump Rope Fit is your go-to Apple Watch companion for tracking jump rope workouts with precision and ease. Count jumps, track calories, monitor heart rate, and see every second of your workout, all from your wrist. ### Powered by Apple Watch + Machine Learning Our jump detection engine uses machine learning to accurately count jumps and measure time spent jumping. Just start a session and let your Apple Watch do the rest. ### Integrated with Apple Health Workouts are saved directly to HealthKit so your jump rope sessions count toward closing your Activity Rings. ### View Workouts on iPhone With our companion iPhone app, you can now browse your full jump rope history in a clean, intuitive interface. Easily see your past sessions, trends, and progress at a glance. ### New: Fitness Insights Unlock advanced stats and deeper motivation with Fitness Insights—a new subscription that gives you access to: • All-time jump totals • Session trends • Community contributions • And more personalized data to fuel your fitness journey Whether you’re at home, in the gym, or on the road, Jump Rope Fit helps you stay on track, burn calories, and improve cardio with real, effective jump rope workouts. ********** Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://jumpfit.com/mobile/terms_of_service.htm Privacy Policy: https://jumpfit.com/mobile/privacy_policy.htm

About

Period Calendar

This app provides calendar-based guidance to understand menstrual cycle stages and potential physical or wellness changes. It allows for personal documentation of observations and offers general information about the cycle phases. Users can manage multiple private profiles for themselves or to support others.

Highlights
  • Calendar-based cycle stage estimation
  • Physical and wellness guidance
  • Personal observation documentation
  • Multiple private profile management
  • Cycle phase learning resources
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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CycleContext helps you understand the menstrual cycle in everyday life. You can document your own cycle or respectfully support someone close to you. Using details such as the most recent period start, usual cycle length, and period duration, the app provides calendar-based guidance. It shows estimated cycle stages and explains what may occur physically or in terms of wellness. Personal observations always take priority over the estimate. TODAY AT A GLANCE • See the estimated cycle day and current stage • Understand general physical changes in clear language • Receive guidance for everyday life and respectful support • View upcoming stages and adjust the estimate when needed UNDERSTAND THE CYCLE • Learn about menstruation, the building phase, the estimated ovulation window, the early luteal phase, and the possible PMS period • Read general information about the body and possible experiences • Distinguish personal observations from calendar-based estimates • Learn when symptoms should be assessed by a healthcare professional PRIVATE PROFILES • Create one or more separate profiles • Set cycle length, period duration, and the most recent period start • Switch between profiles without mixing entries • Delete profiles and their associated data at any time CALENDAR & ENTRIES • See estimated cycle stages in the monthly calendar • Document bleeding intensity, pain, energy, support preferences, and optional notes • View entries separately for each profile • Follow personal averages based on recorded period starts PRIVATE ON YOUR DEVICE Profile and cycle data are stored locally on your device in the current version. There is no account and no server sync. Only record another person's data with their knowledge and consent. IMPORTANT INFORMATION CycleContext is intended for general information, personal documentation, and everyday guidance. It is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, contraception, or fertility determination. Cycle days, stages, and the ovulation window are calendar-based estimates and may differ from the actual cycle. Seek medical advice for severe, unusual, or persistent symptoms. Privacy Policy: https://bentosoftware.com/app-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jump Rope Fit4 screens
Period Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Period Calendar at 100% against Jump Rope Fit's 58%. Period Calendar also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Jump Rope Fit's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Jump Rope Fit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Period Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jump Rope Fit ships an update weekly, Period Calendar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jump Rope Fit versus Period Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump Rope FitPeriod Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (333 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings333 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThumb WizardsBento Software

Customer experience

Jump Rope Fit

All ratings332 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative35.3%

Period Calendar

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Jump Rope Fit

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • 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)
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  • Missing workout sessions from history
  • Black screen requiring app reinstall
  • Unable to download app on Apple Watch
  • App shows as purchased but won't load
  • Timer continues running after attempting to stop
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues with headphones
  • Heart rate chart unavailable in Fitness app

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Rest period tracking between jump segments
  • Voice announcements during workouts
  • Weighted rope detection settings
  • Monthly statistics breakdown

Period Calendar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Jump Rope Fit

Subscriptions8
  • Fitness Insights Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Fitness Insights Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Fitness Insights Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$3.991 Month
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  • Fitness Insights Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Fitness Insights Premium1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Fitness Insights Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Fitness Insights Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Fitness Insights Yearly$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Fitness Insights$39.99
2 purchases

Period Calendar

Subscriptions1
  • CycleContext Annual$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • CycleContext Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Jump Rope Fit free?
Jump Rope Fit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Period Calendar free?
Period Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jump Rope Fit or Period Calendar have ads?
Neither Jump Rope Fit nor Period Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jump Rope Fit or Period Calendar?
Jump Rope Fit ships an update weekly, and Period Calendar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jump Rope Fit was updated on November 3, 2026 and Period Calendar on October 31, 2026.

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