High Jump Analyzer vs JumpRail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
High Jump Analyzer
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This app will push the limits of your high jump performance by providing comprehensive insights into your explosive power, takeoff forces, and overall efficiency. Each jump is analyzed using advanced physics principles to measure takeoff power in watts, vertical velocity, kinetic energy… ensuring you have the data necessary to optimize your technique and achieve peak performance. The app works best when your camera (or phone) is held wide and it is held still. The jumper should be allowed to move through the frame as they run, plant, takeoff and move toward the camera as they finish their jump. After you save you video with your camera or camera app, you load it from your photos. Press the markers button to set the bar, pit and takeoff. Then the set up button to input basic info, and finally the analyze button. After you save the analysis, it can be found in the app's history tab (top left), and it can be copied from there. Our Performance Scoring System delivers an unprecedented overview of your jumping mechanics, awarding scores up to 100 points across critical phases such as approach, plant, takeoff, and flight. With detailed breakdowns, you can see exactly where your strengths lie and where improvement is needed. Tailor your training using automated recommendations based on your performance, ensuring you focus on areas that will yield the greatest results—whether it’s enhancing your speed, refining your technique, or boosting your explosive power. This high jump video analysis app provides advanced biomechanics analysis, physics-based metrics, performance scoring, drill recommendations and targeted exercises suited to your improvement priorities... that can make your training sessions more efficient and effective. The app's intuitive interface, paired with a color-coded scoring system, ensures clarity in analysis and facilitates constructive communication with your coaches. Whether you're a developing athlete or competing at the elite level, this revolutionary app is your ultimate training partner, designed to maximize your potential and elevate your high jump performance to new heights. Metrics Analyzed: Takeoff Power (Watts): Measures explosive power output during takeoff using work-energy principles Takeoff Force (Newtons): Calculates force production during ground contact phase Vertical Velocity (m/s): Measures upward velocity at takeoff Horizontal Velocity (m/s): Measures approach velocity at takeoff Kinetic Energy (Joules): Total kinetic energy at takeoff Momentum (kg·m/s): Momentum of the athlete at takeoff Efficiency (%): Ratio of vertical to total velocity, measuring energy conversion efficiency This makes the app a video analysis tool with a comprehensive biomechanics assessment system. The physics-based metrics, performance scoring, and comparative analysis provides athletes and coaches with actionable insights for improving high jump performance. The scoring system gives clear, measurable goals, while the drill recommendations provide specific training guidance. The elite comparison helps athletes understand where they stand relative to world-class standards and what it takes to reach that level. The app will attempt to analyze and report the following: PERFORMANCE METRICS Approach Speed Distance from Bar Ground Contact Time Lean at plant Takeoff Angle Vertical Lift Peak Height TECHNIQUE ANALYSIS Knee Drive: Moderate drive Arm Drive: Arms held close ROTATION ANALYSIS Total Rotation Rotation Rate Angle at Peak Rotation Quality BIOMECHANICS Hip Angle at Takeoff Knee Angle at Takeoff Ankle Angle at Takeoff Center of Mass Trajectory PHYSICS & POWER Overall Score Takeoff Power Takeoff Force Vertical Velocity Horizontal Velocity Efficiency PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN Approach Plant Lean Takeoff Flight Bar Clearance As well as: IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES RECOMMENDED DRILLS
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 High Jump Analyzer's $0.99. High Jump Analyzer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks 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; High Jump Analyzer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
High Jump Analyzer ships an update every 2 weeks, JumpRail every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | High Jump Analyzer | JumpRail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sydney White | Nathan Crosno |
In-app purchases
High Jump Analyzer
No in-app purchases
JumpRail
No in-app purchases
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