Comparison

Shot Put Analyzer vs JumpRail

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

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About

Shot Put Analyzer

Features
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This fast, intuitive app allows you to analyze previously recorded videos with precision, providing detailed insights into your technique and performance. Simply tap the download icon in your saved videos list, select your video, and let the app handle the rest—copying it to local storage, playing it back instantly, and automatically analyzing it through advanced pose detection. With easy-to-enter athlete information such as height and throw distance, the app calibrates measurements for accurate real-world analysis. It converts pixel data into meaningful metrics like velocity, distance, and power output, all adjusted for your athlete's size. This personalized feedback helps you understand how your technique impacts performance, validate your power calculations, and make targeted improvements. Save your results to your personal library and track your progress over time. Key features include visual indicator markers for critical moments—power position and release point—highlighted with color-coded dots and labels for quick identification. The app’s handedness toggle ensures analysis accuracy whether you're a right or left-handed thrower, with arm highlights tailored to your throwing side. Frame-by-frame controls allow precise examination of critical moments, especially when combined with slow-motion playback. Share your results via an email that includes a comprehensive analysis report includes detailed metrics, coaching tips, and a video attachment, making it simple for coaches and athletes to review and implement improvements. How It Works: Tap Import Video The system photo picker appears showing only videos Select a video The app copies it to local storage and immediately opens it for playback The video is automatically analyzed using the same pose detection system Results are saved to the app's video library When importing a video, users see Athlete Info Screen: Height (feet and inches) Throw Distance (in feet) Optional - can skip if unknown How It Helps Analysis: Height calibration - Allows conversion from pixels to real-world measurements Distance context - Can correlate technique with actual performance Power validation - Verify if calculated power matches actual distance Personalized feedback - Adjust recommendations based on athlete size With this data, the app can: Calculate actual velocities Estimate real-world distances from angles and speed Compare power output to actual throw distance Provide height-adjusted feedback Validate if release angle + speed should produce the stated distance The data is saved with each video so you can track progress over time! Features: 1. Two Key Moment Visual Indicators Power Position (Blue dot) - Detected at the lowest knee angle (when athlete is maximally loaded) Release Point (Red dot) - Detected at maximum elbow extension (when the shot leaves the hand) 2. Handedness Settings Toggle between right-handed and left-handed throwers Settings persist between app sessions What Changes Based on Handedness: Analysis Focus: Uses the correct arm (right or left) for all angle calculations All technique feedback is based on the selected throwing side Settings Screen Also Shows: Share Button Located in the top-right corner of the video (upload icon) has multiple export options. Email Contents: 1. Detailed Feedback Clear section headers (RELEASE, POWER POSITION, LEG DRIVE, etc.) Specific explanations for each metric (not just pass/fail) Context for numbers - explains what the angles mean Priority indicators - "CRITICAL" flags for major issues 2. Actionable Coaching Tips 3. Advanced Metrics 4. Overall Assessment 5. Power Analysis

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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.

Screenshots

Shot Put Analyzer4 screens
JumpRail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JumpRail at Free against Shot Put Analyzer's $0.99. Shot Put Analyzer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JumpRail is free to download; Shot Put Analyzer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Put Analyzer ships an update fortnightly, JumpRail every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Shot Put Analyzer versus JumpRail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot Put AnalyzerJumpRail
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSydney WhiteNathan Crosno

In-app purchases

None

Shot Put Analyzer

No in-app purchases

None

JumpRail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shot Put Analyzer free?
Shot Put Analyzer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JumpRail free?
JumpRail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shot Put Analyzer or JumpRail have ads?
Neither Shot Put Analyzer nor JumpRail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Put Analyzer or JumpRail?
Shot Put Analyzer ships an update fortnightly, and JumpRail every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shot Put Analyzer was updated on October 28, 2026 and JumpRail on October 25, 2026.

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