# My Jump Lab vs BarSpeed

The clearest difference is monetization model: BarSpeed at freemium against My Jump Lab's subscription. BarSpeed also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). My Jump Lab's advantage is ratings volume (254 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Jump Lab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BarSpeed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BarSpeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Jump Lab has 254 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Jump Lab ships an update every 3 weeks, BarSpeed every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Jump Lab | BarSpeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-jump-lab/id1554077178/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barspeed/id6754223452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 89 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Balsalobre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075902286) | [Alec Storrie-Lombardi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836003778) |

## What reviewers say

### My Jump Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-jump-lab/id1554077178)

This app scientifically measures athletic performance using your device's camera and sensors. It offers over 30 validated tests for jumping, strength, sprinting, and more, providing lab-grade accuracy without extra hardware. Ideal for coaches, athletes, and researchers to track progress and analyze performance.

**Highlights:** Validated sports performance measurement, Over 30 performance tests, Jumping, strength, and sprinting analysis, Velocity-based training (VBT), Motion capture for real-time analysis, Multi-user support, Data export for research

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium- 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $105.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Scientifically validated measurements
- 📊 Comprehensive testing capabilities (CMJ, SJ, VBT, etc.)
- 💪 Excellent for athletes, coaches, and sports scientists
- 🎯 Accurate vertical jump and performance tracking
- 📱 User-friendly and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during tests
- 📹 Camera detection issues with exercises
- ❌ Inconsistent measurement accuracy
- 🔄 Synchronization problems between devices
- ⚠️ Limited free trial functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during complete test (3rd-4th attempt)
- CMJ automatic AI detection fails repeatedly
- Camera not activating in real-time recording
- Force-velocity profile graph not displaying
- Velocity measurements inconsistent between real-time and graph

**Requested features**

- More comprehensive video tutorials
- Desktop app synchronization
- MySprint integration
- PDF export of assessment reports
- Additional exercise templates for encoder


### BarSpeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barspeed/id6754223452)

This app uses your iPhone's LiDAR scanner to track lifting performance with AR overlays, providing real-time velocity cues and post-workout analytics. It offers personalized insights for different training phases and helps you monitor progress over time.

**Highlights:** LiDAR-powered AR tracking, Live velocity and ROM cues, Phase-aware training insights, Highlight-ready recaps, Trend Analysis cards, Set Breakdown charts, Progress sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarSpeed Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| BarSpeed Pro Yearly | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Jump Lab free?

My Jump Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BarSpeed free?

BarSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Jump Lab or BarSpeed?

BarSpeed is rated higher. My Jump Lab averages 4.6 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while BarSpeed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My Jump Lab or BarSpeed have ads?

Neither My Jump Lab nor BarSpeed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Jump Lab or BarSpeed?

My Jump Lab ships an update every 3 weeks, and BarSpeed every 3 days. Most recently, My Jump Lab was updated on October 29, 2026 and BarSpeed on October 28, 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.*