Comparison

VERT vs Launchpad Fast

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

Head to head
About

VERT

Track athletic performance with advanced metrics like jump height and landing impact. Utilize AI-powered training programs to improve vertical leap and landing safety. Set benchmarks and measure progress without bulky equipment.

Highlights
  • Live data tracking (jump count, height, impact)
  • Athletic benchmarks (vertical, speed, agility)
  • AI training programs
  • Performance monitoring
  • Wearable tech integration
Features
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The all-new VERT Sports app puts training programs, wearable tech and athletic testing in the palm of your hands. No need for expensive, bulky equipment, you can use the same technology over 500 collegiate, professional and national teams have trusted for over a decade to track their performance. Performance is about improvement, and with the VERT Sports app and Volleyball Training Kit, now you can measure your performance on the court, test your athleticism off the court and work on improving with our VERT AI Trainer. Includes: •  Live Data tracking •  Jump count •  Jump height •  Touch height •  Landing impact •  Energy •  More •  Set accurate benchmarks anywhere •  Vertical (using the VERT performance monitor sensor) •  Speed (coming soon) •  Agility (uses the camera on your phone or iPad) •  More (such as reaction time and asymmetries) •  Improve your athletic performance with our sports science-based AI Training programs •  Jump higher programs •  Land safer programs •  More IMPORTANT NOTE: • Live tracking requires the VERT Performance Monitor sensor, which you can purchase as part of the Volleyball Training Kit. *** Monthly Premium Content Access Available: • $6.99 / month after 7 day free trial, charged to your iTunes account within 24 hours of the end of each period • Automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage subscriptions and/or turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable You can find our privacy policy here: https://www.myvert.com/privacypolicy

About

Launchpad Fast

Enhance athletic performance with personalized training programs and AI-powered coaching. Improve speed, jumping ability, and overall athleticism with sport-specific exercises and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Personalized coaching powered by Speed.AI™
  • Sport-specific training programs
  • Computer vision for progress measurement
  • Goal-based workouts
  • Vertical jump test
Features
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Launchpad is the #1 way to train to become a freak athlete and dominate in your sport. Take your abilities to the next level with a personalized training program and coaching powered by Speed.AI™. Jump higher, run faster, perform better with Launchpad. PERSONALIZED COACHING Get a performance coach in your pocket with access to training and coaching from Dr. Doug Goldstein, a renowned performance coach Launchpad’s training and exercises are designed based on your sport, age, and the equipment you have available in your gym Instruction is designed for athletes so you can focus on getting the most out of your training. TRAIN SMARTER WITH SPEED.AI™ Launchpad uses computer vision technology to measure your progress as you improve your athleticism. Download now to try our free vertical jump test! Launchpad lets you know what to do and how to do it to become the athlete you’ve always wanted to be. If you’re an athlete who wants to reach the next level, we want to help get you there.  Download Launchpad now and get started with the next step in your athlete journey! Terms and Conditions: https://launchpad.fit/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://launchpad.fit/privacy-policy/ End-User Licensing Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VERT4 screens
Launchpad Fast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Launchpad Fast at 100% against VERT's 40%. Launchpad Fast also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. VERT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and Launchpad Fast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Launchpad Fast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of VERT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Launchpad Fast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VERT ships an update fortnightly, Launchpad Fast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VERT versus Launchpad Fast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVERTLaunchpad Fast
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (22 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better13
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size445 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMayfonk, Inc.Launchpad Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

VERT

All ratings22 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative56.0%

Launchpad Fast

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VERT

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Content - Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
4 purchases

Launchpad Fast

Subscriptions4
  • Ad-Free Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Launchpad Monthly Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad Free Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Launchpad Yearly Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is VERT free?
VERT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Launchpad Fast free?
Launchpad Fast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VERT or Launchpad Fast?
Launchpad Fast is rated higher. VERT averages 3.1 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Launchpad Fast averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do VERT or Launchpad Fast have ads?
Neither VERT nor Launchpad Fast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VERT or Launchpad Fast?
VERT ships an update fortnightly, and Launchpad Fast every 3 weeks. Most recently, VERT was updated on September 12, 2026 and Launchpad Fast on September 14, 2026.

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