# JamTimer vs Heja

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.

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.

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.

JamTimer ships an update every 5 months, Heja weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JamTimer | Heja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamtimer-for-roller-derby/id435346062/reviews)** | [4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heja/id1157335714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 1 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fearless Code](https://appshunter.io/developer/312416741) | [Heja Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381334338) |

## What reviewers say

### JamTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamtimer-for-roller-derby/id435346062)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Heja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heja/id1157335714)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Sports, #120 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heja Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Team Heja Pro (monthly) | $13.49 | per month |
| Team A (Tier 50) - Monthly | $13.49 | per month |
| Team C (Tier 90) - Monthly | $13.49 | per month |
| Team D (Tier 90) - Monthly | $13.49 | per month |
| Heja Pro - Monthly | $13.49 | per month |
| Monthly Heja Pro (Team B) | $13.49 | per month |
| Team Pro Max - Monthly Team B | $18.99 | per month |
| Team Pro Max - Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Heja Plus yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Team A (Tier 50) - Monthly | $99.99 | per year |
| Heja Pro - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Team Pro - Yearly Team B | $99.99 | per year |
| Team Pro Max - Yearly | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for team communication
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🚀 Helpful for keeping track of schedules and attendance
- 👍 Great for coaches and managers
- 🚀 Convenient way to share updates and information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (unread messages not clearing)
- 💰 Expensive Pro subscription
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating between multiple teams
- 🔍 Lack of integration with shared calendars
- 📢 Too many ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 15, 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.*