Comparison

The J vs BurnClock

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

Head to head
About

The J

Access health and wellness programs, facility hours, and important alerts on the go. This app allows for quick facility access using your phone's barcode and provides instant notifications for updates.

Highlights
  • Health & wellness program access
  • Facility hours
  • Barcode scanner for entry
  • Instant alerts and notifications
  • Program updates
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Stay up to date with The J – St. Louis by downloading our mobile app! Get instant access to health & wellness programs, events, hours, alerts and all our programs. Features: FACILITY HOURS Quickly find opening and closing times. BARCODE SCAN - Access our facilities with your phone – no need to carry your keyfob. ALERTS - Stay informed. Receive instant notifications and in-app alerts. Please send any feedback and questions to marketing@jccstl.org. We love hearing from you!

About

BurnClock

Create custom interval workouts with customizable phases like warmup, work, rest, and cooldown. Receive clear voice announcements and visual cues to stay focused on your activity. Share your routines instantly via QR code without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval phases (warmup, work, rest, cooldown)
  • Voice announcements for transitions
  • Glanceable display for active use
  • QR code sharing for workouts
  • Offline functionality
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Set up warmup, work, rest, and cooldown phases in seconds. BurnClock counts down with bold visuals, audible cues, and clear voice announcements so you can focus on the movement instead of your screen. KEY FEATURES • Custom interval workouts — warmup, work, rest, cooldown, with sets and breaks • Static "rep-based" sets you complete at your own pace, with optional repeats and rest between • Voice announcements for every phase, including a "Get Ready" cue 10 seconds before each transition • Big, glanceable display optimized for active use • Share workouts instantly via QR code — no account, no signup • Scan QR codes from a screen or a photo in your library • Dark interface designed for low-light spaces • Haptic feedback on transitions • Local notifications with sound so cues keep firing when your screen is locked DESIGNED FOR • HIIT and Tabata intervals • Circuit training and round-based workouts • Running intervals and sprint sessions • Yoga, mobility, and stretching routines • Strength training rest timers PRIVACY-FIRST BurnClock works fully offline. No login required. We use anonymous diagnostics to make the app better — never linked to your identity, never sold, never used to track you across other apps. Have feedback or a feature request? Email burnclock@friendslog.net or visit friendslog.net/burnclock.

Screenshots

The J4 screens
BurnClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The J at 11.0 against BurnClock's 16.1. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The J against 5.0 for BurnClock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The J versus BurnClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe JBurnClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttollo Technology LLCFriendsLog LLC

Customer experience

The J

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BurnClock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The J

No in-app purchases

None

BurnClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The J free?
The J is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BurnClock free?
BurnClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The J or BurnClock?
The J and BurnClock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do The J or BurnClock have ads?
Neither The J nor BurnClock shows ads.

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