Comparison

myVertical vs My Jump Lab

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

Head to head
About

myVertical

Measure your vertical jump height using your phone's sensors. Simply place your device in your pocket and perform standing or running jumps. Enjoy a fun and easy way to track your athletic performance.

Highlights
  • Measures standing jumps
  • Measures running jumps
  • Uses iPhone hardware sensors
  • Convenient and easy to use
  • Tracks jump performance
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How high can you jump? myVertical is a convenient, easy-to-use application that measures your vertical! All you have to do is put your phone in your pocket and jump! It uses the iPhone's built-in hardware to measure both standing and running jumps. Have fun jumping! Note: This app does not function on iPad. Also, future updates will have improved functionality.

About

My Jump Lab

This app provides scientifically validated sports performance testing using your device's camera and AI. It measures vertical jump, barbell velocity, and joint range of motion, offering over 30 tests for athletes, coaches, and researchers. Data can be exported for detailed analysis and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • AI-powered real-time analysis
  • Vertical jump performance measurement
  • Barbell velocity for VBT
  • Joint range of motion (ROM) assessment
  • Over 30 specialized tests
  • iCloud sync and team sharing
  • Data export to CSV
Features
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My Jump Lab is the most widely used app for validated sports performance testing, with more than 400,000 downloads in over 140 countries. Coaches, elite athletes, physiotherapists and researchers use it every day, from local clubs to NBA teams. Unlike generic fitness apps, My Jump Lab is scientifically validated: its accuracy has been confirmed in more than 20 peer-reviewed studies. Get lab-grade measurements using only your iPhone or iPad, with no additional hardware. REAL-TIME AI ANALYSIS Using your device's camera and artificial intelligence, My Jump Lab measures in real time: ◉ Vertical jump performance. ◉ Barbell velocity for velocity-based training (VBT). ◉ Joint range of motion (ROM) for mobility assessment. MORE THAN 30 TESTS INCLUDED IN THE SUBSCRIPTION ◉ Jumping: CMJ, SJ, CMJ free arms, DJ, optimal force-velocity profile, RSI-mod, horizontal jump, single-leg asymmetry and 10-5 repeated jump test. ◉ Velocity-based training (VBT): mean concentric velocity, load-velocity profile, 1RM estimation, velocity loss and bar path tracking. ◉ Mobility: ankle dorsiflexion, neck flexion/extension, hip flexion and internal rotation, shoulder flexion and internal rotation, plus a free mode to measure any range of motion and create your own custom tests. ◉ HRV and wellness: heart rate variability measured by simply placing your finger on the camera, plus sleep, fatigue, stress and soreness questionnaires. ◉ Running and sprinting: horizontal force-velocity profile, contact/flight times, duty factor, leg stiffness, asymmetry, pronation/supination, contralateral pelvic drop, linear sprint with splits, curved sprint, horizontal deceleration, Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS), and 5-0-5, 5+5, V-Cut and Illinois change-of-direction tests. ◉ Hamstring strength: Nordic hamstring breakpoint angle and torque. ◉ Force-time curves: real-time raw force-time curves using the accelerometer. ◉ Motion capture: markerless motion capture for advanced movement analysis, with full data export. FEATURES ▶ iCloud sync across all your devices. ▶ Team sharing via iCloud: share a full team with other coaches or staff and work together on the same athletes and tests. ▶ Compare athletes to benchmark performance across your team. ▶ Home Screen widgets to track your athletes' progress at a glance. ▶ Import videos recorded by your athletes or patients. Ideal for remote testing. ▶ Unlimited users and tests, with a full history to track progress. ▶ Export to CSV, ideal for research. ▶ Universal app: one subscription for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Note: My Jump Lab works best with slow-motion video. Motion capture requires an A12 chip or later (iPhone XR, iPad Pro 2018 or newer). Team sharing requires iOS 17 or macOS 14 or later. SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and annual plans include a 7-day free trial. After the trial, a monthly, annual or lifetime purchase is required to access all tests and features. What does the subscription include? Full access to all tests in My Jump Lab, plus all current and future features. When will I be charged? When the 7-day free trial ends, the plan you chose will be charged to your Apple Account. PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: My Jump Lab does not collect, store or share any of your personal data. Visit www.myjumplabpro.com/#privacy for more details. My Jump Lab is a sports performance assessment tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide any diagnostic tools.

Screenshots

myVertical4 screens
My Jump Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Jump Lab at 4.6 against myVertical's 4.1. My Jump Lab also leads on device support. myVertical's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. My Jump Lab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. myVertical asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Jump Lab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 255 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of myVertical's written reviews are positive against 59% of My Jump Lab's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
myVertical versus My Jump Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyVerticalMy Jump Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (175 ratings)4.6 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews59.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings175255 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid PanCarlos Balsalobre

Customer experience

myVertical

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

My Jump Lab

All ratings255 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative32.0%

Bugs and requests

myVertical

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My Jump Lab

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes during complete test (3rd-4th attempt)
  • CMJ automatic AI detection fails repeatedly
  • Camera not activating in real-time recording
  • Force-velocity profile graph not displaying
  • Velocity measurements inconsistent between real-time and graph
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  • Frame-by-frame playback stuttering on high fps videos
  • App closes unexpectedly during velocity-based training
  • MyRoom feature won't open
  • App crashes after recent updates
  • Subscription access not restored after reinstall
  • Lifetime purchase access not recognized
  • Horizontal jump detection inconsistent
  • Countermovement jump height readings inaccurate
  • Pull-up exercise detection failure

Requested features

11 requests
  • More comprehensive video tutorials
  • Desktop app synchronization
  • MySprint integration
  • PDF export of assessment reports
  • Additional exercise templates for encoder
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  • Manual frame-by-frame analysis mode
  • Better ROM (Range of Motion) guidance
  • Debit card payment option
  • Improved angle and measurement tools
  • Default v1RM reset functionality
  • Video upload from gallery for angle drawing

In-app purchases

None

myVertical

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My Jump Lab

Subscriptions2
  • Premium- 1 month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$105.99

Questions

Is myVertical free?
myVertical is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Jump Lab free?
My Jump Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myVertical or My Jump Lab?
My Jump Lab is rated higher. myVertical averages 4.1 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while My Jump Lab averages 4.6 from 255 ratings.

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