Comparison

VertMax vs Project X

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

Head to head
About

VertMax

Enhance your athletic performance with a training app designed to increase vertical jump height. It offers customized programs, AI-powered video analysis for jump measurement, and detailed performance tracking to help you achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable jump programs
  • AI video jump measurement
  • Performance analytics
  • Smart training recommendations
  • Goal-based progression
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VertMax - Unlock Your Vertical. Max Your Bounce VertMax is the ultimate vertical jump training app for athletes who want to jump higher, dunk in basketball, or spike harder in volleyball. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, VertMax helps you unlock explosive power with customized training, advanced analytics, and AI-powered video measurement. Key Features: Customizable Jump Programs Build your own training path or follow guided plans tailored to your sport, skill level, and schedule. Perfect for basketball, volleyball, and any sport that demands vertical power. Jump Tracking & Performance Analytics Track your vertical progress over time with detailed performance insights, charts, and personalized stats. AI Video Jump Measurement Use your phone’s camera to measure your vertical jump instantly with cutting-edge AI. No extra equipment needed. Smart Training Recommendations Get intelligent workout suggestions based on your goals, performance, and jump data. Goal-Based Progression Set goals like “dunk a basketball” or “increase vertical by 6 inches” — VertMax guides you every step of the way. Built for Athletes Who Want More Want to dunk but not sure where to start? Need a proven system to jump higher and track real results? Looking for a volleyball jump training program that actually works? VertMax has you covered. Start Jumping Higher Today Train smarter, measure your results, and take your vertical to new heights. Download VertMax now and start your vertical jump transformation. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Project X

This app offers a professional basketball training system for guards. It includes shot mapping, customized strength protocols, daily habit tracking, and progress visualization to help players improve their game.

Highlights
  • Shot mapping to track makes and misses
  • Position-specific strength training protocols
  • Daily physical, mental, nutrition, and recovery habits
  • Progress tracking with trend lines
  • Player archetype and goal setting
Features
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Never guess what to work on again. Project X builds your basketball training around your game — what to do today, how many reps, and what to hit next — then tracks the work so your progress is real. YOUR WORKOUT, READY EVERY DAY • A daily plan built on your weak spots: handles, finishing, shooting, footwork • Every drill on video, so you always know exactly how to do it • 1,100+ drills — or build your own workout in seconds • Turn any YouTube workout into a session you can run SHOT TRACKING MADE SIMPLE • Point your phone at the hoop and shoot — Shot Lab counts every make and miss • Live makes, attempts and accuracy while you shoot • Shot chart by zone so you see where you're hot and where you're not • On-device AI — your video stays on your phone GET SEEN BY COLLEGE COACHES • 3,800+ college coaches at 450+ schools — D1, D2 and D3, men's and women's • Build your target board and reach out straight from the app • A recruiting profile with your stats and film, ready to share COMPETE WITH YOUR CREW • Join a crew and race other crews every week — points come from real work • Monthly challenges like the 2000 Make Challenge • Post your sessions, share stories and get props from other hoopers • Follow hoopers and set up your profile with your links LEARN THE GAME • 600+ lessons: mental game, basketball IQ and body • Film Room: NBA reps broken down, then turned into drills • Reels: watch a drill, add it to your workout in one tap FREE TO START • Build your own workouts from 1,100+ drills — every drill on video • Run and track one full workout every day • Try a Coach X workout and a YouTube import free • Crews, the feed, stories and your player card PROJECT X PRO • Coach X builds your plan every day — never guess what to work on • AI workouts from any video, and unlimited sessions • Full Shot Lab, Film Room, courses and the recruiting hub • Try it free for 3 days — cancel anytime Built by Coach X — 5 years coaching, 2,400+ players trained. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://projectxbasketball.com/terms · Privacy: https://projectxbasketball.com/privacy

Screenshots

VertMax4 screens
Project X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Project X at 4.5 against VertMax's 3.0. Project X also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 2). VertMax's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. VertMax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Project X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Project X holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project X has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VertMax versus Project X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertMaxProject X
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings256 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB233 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDeepStone GroupXavier Cuesta

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VertMax

Subscriptions2
  • VertMax Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • VertMax Yearly Subscription$34.991 Year
4 purchases

Project X

Subscriptions4
  • Reps Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Project X Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Reps Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Project X Pro3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is VertMax free?
VertMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Project X free?
Project X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VertMax or Project X?
Project X is rated higher. VertMax averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Project X averages 4.5 from 56 ratings.
Do VertMax or Project X have ads?
Project X shows ads; VertMax does not.

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