Pole Vault Analyzer vs JumpRail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pole Vault Analyzer
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Coaches will find this iPhone and iPad Pole Vault video analysis app a valuable addition to their pole vault toolkit. The app will provide detailed performance metrics and insightful analysis that elevate can a pole vaulters performance. With precise measurements (such as a plant angle, takeoff velocity, max inversion and more) this app provides you with a valuable performance profile. The phase breakdown highlights your technique, noting areas like plant, swing, and extension, helping you identify strengths and weaknesses. This app will provide the comprehensive analysis need to enhance technique... for both beginners and seasoned vaulters. The app goes beyond simple statistics—it delivers actionable recommendations, like "your hips never rose above your hands". With targeted advice, coaches and vaulters will have a clear path to advancing skills. The app works best when your camera (or phone) is held wide and it is held still. The vaulter should be allowed to move through the frame as they run, plant, takeoff and finish their vault. After you save you video with your camera or camera app, you load it from your photos and press the blue icon (top right) to analyze the video. To save the analysis, you would press the upload button at the bottom. The analysis will now be found in the app's history tab (top left), and it can be emailed from there. The app will attempt to provide an ANALYSIS REPORT with: PERFORMANCE METRICS Approach Speed Plant Angle Post-Plant Separation Takeoff Velocity Max Inversion Approach Speed Extension Timing PHASE BREAKDOWNS Approach Plant Take-off Swing time and max Angle Extension off the pole Bar Clearance As well as: ___________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS TECHNICAL SUMMARY OVERALL ASSESSMENT CRITICAL ISSUES KEY RECOMMENDATIONS Download the Pole Vault video analysis app today and take the guesswork out of training. With advanced features, detailed reporting, and expert recommendations, you can transform weaknesses into strengths and elevate a vaulter's performance.
JumpRail
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JumpRail connects your Bosch laser rangefinder to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth, turning it into a precision measurement system for long jump and triple jump competitions. Works best with the JumpRail Kit (available at jumprail.co), which includes the sled, laser sight, and mounting hardware. You provide the unistrut rail (available at any Home Depot or Lowes) and the Bosch range finder. Compatible with any Bosch GLM or PLR Bluetooth rangefinder you already own. LASER-ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS Pair with any Bosch GLM or PLR rangefinder over Bluetooth. JumpRail fires the laser, reads the distance, applies your board calibration, and records the result -- all in one tap. Supports both imperial and metric units with configurable rounding. BOARD CALIBRATION SYSTEM Calibrate multiple boards by entering a known tape distance and taking a laser reading. JumpRail calculates the offset automatically and warns you when calibration goes stale. Set up multiple boards with custom names and colors for triple jump events where athletes jump from different boards. FLIGHT MANAGEMENT Organize athletes into flights with ordered rotation or open pit modes. Set max attempts (3 to 6 rounds), track scratches and fouls, and see real-time rankings by best mark. The athlete queue keeps the competition moving -- auto-advancing through rounds so you never lose your place. IMPORT ATHLETES IN SECONDS Snap a photo of a printed flight sheet and JumpRail uses on-device OCR to read names and teams. Select the athletes you want, tap import, and your flight is ready. You can also add athletes manually or look them up by bib number. LIVE SYNC TO RACEAPP Connect to RaceApp.net by scanning a QR code. Measurements sync to the live results page in real time as you measure. Athletes, marks, and scratches all push automatically with offline queuing and retry for spotty meet-day Wi-Fi. EXPORT RESULTS Share flight results as CSV or in standard HyTek format for import into meet management software. Results include place, name, team, all attempts, and best mark. SCRATCH & FOUL TRACKING Record scratches with a single tap. The scratch button is always within reach on the measure screen. In ordered rotation mode, the Pass button records a scratch and advances to the next jumper automatically. BUILT FOR MEET DAY - Works on iPhone and iPad - No internet connection required for core measurement - Background Bluetooth keeps your rangefinder connected - Haptic and audio feedback confirm every measurement - Stale calibration warnings so you never run with a bad offset - History tab lets you review, reassign, and annotate any measurement No subscriptions. No ads. Pair with the JumpRail Kit from jumprail.co for the complete system, or bring your own setup — all you need is a Bosch Bluetooth rangefinder.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JumpRail at Free against Pole Vault Analyzer's $0.99. Pole Vault Analyzer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
JumpRail is free to download; Pole Vault Analyzer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pole Vault Analyzer ships an update weekly, JumpRail every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Pole Vault Analyzer | JumpRail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sydney White | Nathan Crosno |
In-app purchases
Pole Vault Analyzer
No in-app purchases
JumpRail
No in-app purchases
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