Comparison

JamTimer vs Heja

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

Head to head
About

JamTimer

This app is a dedicated tool for roller derby jam-timers, replacing traditional stopwatches. It offers pre-set configurations for major leagues and allows for custom settings for any game scenario. Large buttons and vibration alerts ensure easy operation during fast-paced matches.

Highlights
  • Roller derby jam-timing
  • WFTDA, RDCL, OSDA configurations
  • Custom game settings
  • One-hand operation
  • Vibrate warnings
Features
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JamTimer is an app designed for the exciting sport of roller derby. Created for the jam-timer position, JamTimer replaces the need for using stopwatches. It has built-in configurations for WTFDA, RDCL, or OSDA style games, and can be customized for any type of scrimmage or tournament scenario. FEATURES - Keep track of all timing related tasks needed in a roller derby game. - Built-in support for WFTDA, RDCL, and OSDA game configurations. - Add custom game configurations (scrimmage or tournaments). - Large buttons, conveniently operated with one hand. - Vibrate warnings for specific events.

About

Heja

This app simplifies sports team management by providing a central hub for schedules, availability tracking, and communication. It allows for easy sharing of photos and videos, fundraising, and secure contact management. Advanced features are available through an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Team schedule management
  • Player availability tracking
  • Group messaging with media sharing
  • Child safeguarding features
  • Fundraising tools
  • Manage multiple teams
  • Contact management
Features
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Heja is the simple and modern way to manage your sports team. It keeps everyone informed with a clear team schedule, availability RSVPs, automatic reminders, and group text messaging, including video and photo sharing. Heja helps teams connect and grow together in a shared love for team sports. Trusted by more than 1.8 million coaches, players, parents, and volunteers worldwide! SCHEDULE YOUR SEASON Schedule games and practices with automatic reminders to parents and players. Heja helps you stay organized throughout the season. TRACK PLAYER AVAILABILITY Stay on top of who’s coming to games and practices - even if plans change. Whether someone’s sick, running late, or away, Heja keeps coaches informed and reminds players and parents to reply. CHILD SAFEGUARDING Safety is our top priority. Heja includes child safeguarding features to prevent adult–minor contact without a parent’s knowledge. MESSAGING Send messages to individual team members, groups, or the entire team — it's up to you to decide. SEE WHO'S READ YOUR MESSAGE! ANNOUNCEMENTS Cut through the noise and make sure your message reaches everyone on your team instantly. MANAGE MULTIPLE TEAMS Coach or play on several teams? Heja makes it simple for coaches, parents, or players to be part of more than one team — keeping all team info in one easy-to-find place! SHARE VIDEOS AND IMAGES The safe and secure way to share photos of the team from practice or post strategies ahead of the game. Heja allows you to upload photos and videos directly from your pocket! FUNDRAISING MADE SIMPLE Create a fundraiser in minutes - no fees, no inventory, no hassle. Each player gets their own personal webshop with a goal, and supporters can shop directly from their link. As everyone tracks their progress, the team’s goal grows together. It’s simple, fast, and all in Heja. ALL CONTACTS IN ONE PLACE Store all the contact details for everyone on the team in one place with easy accessibility. Parents can arrange rides to practice and divide team responsibilities. Everything doesn't have to go through the coach! FREE TO USE That’s right. Heja is free for everyone on the team to use, with no limit to how many players and parents or guardians there are on the team. ADVANCED FEATURES WITH HEJA PRO Want more from Heja? Unlock Heja Pro to access attendance stats, payment tracking, unlimited admin roles, desktop access, RSVP updates, powerful reminders, and an ad-free experience for coaches and admins. It’s available through in-app purchases. ABOUT HEJA We want to make it possible for every child in the world to experience the joys of team sports, from building friendships to bridging cultures and boosting health. That's what we believe in. Through Heja, we make it simple and accessible for everyone — including coaches, families, and players — to be part of a well-run sports team. PRIVACY More than 235,000 teams trust Heja for their internal communications. We don't take that trust lightly and care a lot about your privacy. Read our privacy policy here: https://heja.io/privacy Read about Heja's terms of service here: https://heja.io/terms

Screenshots

JamTimer4 screens
Heja4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Heja at Free against JamTimer's $1.99. Heja also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 9). JamTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) 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

Heja is free to download; JamTimer costs $1.99 up front. Heja sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. JamTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JamTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heja has 24K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of JamTimer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Heja's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JamTimer ships an update every 5 months, Heja weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
JamTimer versus Heja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJamTimerHeja
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.8 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better83.6% of reviews
Number of ratings924K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#115 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFearless CodeHeja Sports

Customer experience

JamTimer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Heja

All ratings23,799 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews689 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.9%

Bugs and requests

JamTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Heja

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to change email address
  • Syncing issues with phone calendar
  • Inconsistent behavior when uploading photos and videos

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to input player positions and stats
  • Improve chat functionality with better threading and search
  • Integrate payment options like Venmo, Zelle, etc.
  • Allow custom roles beyond just coaches and players
  • Add polling/voting features for team decisions

In-app purchases

None

JamTimer

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Heja

Subscriptions14
  • Heja Plus14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Team Heja Pro (monthly)14 Days trial$13.491 Month
  • Team A (Tier 50) - Monthly14 Days trial$13.491 Month
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  • Team C (Tier 90) - Monthly14 Days trial$13.491 Month
  • Team D (Tier 90) - Monthly14 Days trial$13.491 Month
  • Heja Pro - Monthly14 Days trial$13.491 Month
  • Monthly Heja Pro (Team B)14 Days trial$13.491 Month
  • Team Pro Max - Monthly Team B$18.991 Month
  • Team Pro Max - Monthly14 Days trial$18.991 Month
  • Heja Plus yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Team A (Tier 50) - Monthly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Heja Pro - Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Team Pro - Yearly Team B14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Team Pro Max - Yearly14 Days trial$139.991 Year

Questions

Is JamTimer free?
JamTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heja free?
Heja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JamTimer or Heja?
JamTimer is rated higher. JamTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Heja averages 4.8 from 24K ratings.
Do JamTimer or Heja have ads?
Heja shows ads; JamTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, JamTimer or Heja?
JamTimer ships an update every 5 months, and Heja weekly. Most recently, JamTimer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Heja on October 14, 2026.

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