Name: YaoYao - Jump Rope
Rating: 4.6966 (735 reviews)

User Reviews for YaoYao - Jump Rope

4.7 out of 5

735 Ratings

4 years ago, GiuliaNYC

Beats any other jumprope app by far

I tried a few other highly rated rep counter apps and jump rope apps and they were extremely inaccurate, or just didn’t provide much of the information I wanted. I held back initially on getting this YaoYao app simply because it wasn’t free, but finally took a risk and got it. Immediately I noticed when I started my jump rope workout that the counts were very close to the actual jumps, and I LOVED how I could get loud verbal announcements for every 50 jumps or heart rate - with many options I could set. Finally, I could jump without thinking about counting, or using some method of keeping track physically. Then I was thrilled after a few more jumprope workouts to discover so many other useful, thoughtful and professional features, this is on the level of the type of features the Apple Activity App in quality and range of measured, counted and integrated metrics. The graphs and the badges you can earn, it all adds so much more to the jump rope workout, I love it!!

5 years ago, Hlsjolly

Great App!!

I’ve been speed roping for 2 years now and have always used a different HIIT app on my watch to do my intervals. I’ve always wanted to know the number of jumps but never thought to look for an app that counted them! I was skeptical at first based on others reviews of counting too many or not enough but wanted to try it since it was so inexpensive. I used it yesterday and counted as I jumped and it was only off by 2... and that was me trying my hardest to count my jumps since I speed Rope I had a hard time counting as fast as I jumped. I feel it’s extremely accurate... it’s basically like a pedometer... they are never exact, but give you a great estimate and that’s all I’m looking for. I love that it gives you the count every 100 jumps and heart rate, I was able to push myself harder and in one interval session went from a little over 700 jumps to almost 900. Overall I love it and definitely recommend it!!!!

4 years ago, Gadget Girl2

Game changer!

I adore this app. Barriers on my jump rope journey were counting jumps and time jumped excluding rests. This app removed those and delivered so much more! I’ve been quite the evangelist for the app and have engaged my IG community as inquiries come to me about the app I use for tracking. One addition I’d love to see is tracking of the interval times. Perhaps an axis on the right of the bar graph that charts jump count intervals? For now, I estimate based on my average jump count per min how long I’ve jumped between rests. Anyway, all of this to say, bravo! This app has changed the game and my workout life (which was non-existent before...ha!)!

7 years ago, dmbream

Cool in concept

Cool concept, but having issues with the app recording data. In short, it doesn’t. Ha. It will record and display results during a workout, but the data does not get saved for future reference, as per the screen shots above. Jump count, calories, workouts, etc. Nothing is saving in the app. It does, however, sync generic Yao Yao “workout” instances and times with the iOS Activity app. So I’ve just been using it for that purpose to be able to identify separate jump rope workouts and times in the Activity app. Unfortunately, I’m not able to enjoy the native tracking, medals, gamification, etc. within the native app. Oh well. On an iPhone X, Apple Watch Series 1, iOS 11.2.2, and app version 1.5.6. I’ve enabled all data sharing permissions within the Health app. I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app. No luck.

4 years ago, emiliejoue

Just what I needed

Loving the app so far after a month. Using my Apple Watch to count jumps and seems as accurate counting as I would be myself (just 1 or 2 difference here and there). Really like the history view by day to get totals, not sure what leveling up does but it’s cute and motivating, custom daily goal is nice. Overall has a lot more than I expected - I really just needed an accurate jump counter. Plus the silly reindeer mascot is fun, and you can share workout summary graphics in messages or social media.

5 years ago, Gjisenhart

Nope

I wanted to see if the counter worked. It doesn’t. I like to speed jump, and when I get 4 rotations in a second which isnt even the fastest it only counts 1. Maybe if you’re jumping slow enough it will be good. I can see it being good for just a nice slow jump or possibly a workout but don’t count on it counting properly. On the other side I do like that it has the HIIT timer on it now, but that is honestly the only good thing about the app for me. This is not saying it works for other people. Just does not work for me. I record to check for form and to count, and like I said it isn’t even close. Also like I said completely different type of jumping probably than what it’s meant for.

5 years ago, Chichiflys

Poor execution

Japanese writing? Yeah I know English isn't the international language. Also it doesn't count accurately. It missed many of my jumps so it's worthless. However it is nice that the watch can be used as a stand alone device. That is the phone doesn't have to be in your pocket. Just need to fix the jump counter. Maybe it's not sensitive enough? Update Aug 2017. Doesn't work very good at all. Just did a practice jump and it only counted 1 jump out of over 100. Nice try. Update 2019 with iWatch5. Still not very good. Hardly records any jumps. It might get about 5-10% of my jumps unless I really over exaggerate my wrist motion which is not natural, and then it’s still not very accurate. Still not impressed. I even set the sensitivity to max. Made no difference.

8 months ago, Inddark

Best Jump Rope App

I only use this app for jumping rope. I even prefer it over my Apple Watch’s jump rope. I have used several others apps but this one is the best. My only wish is for you to add steps or distance along with the calories, time speed etc. The count is very accurate. I was tired during my jumping today so I tried to cheat by walking and it paused the count. I’m glad I couldn’t cheat. It’s a great app and I have no complaints or “cons”. Thank you for inventing this app.

4 years ago, nauf4l

Just amazing

I was planning to buy a 100$ jump rope which counts skips as i always do 5k skips a day. So after a month was considering this when i came across this app after installing 5 apps of the same. Glad i paid about 2$ for this as it is totally worth it. When using, i counted manually for 2 days to compare this and it is 100% accurate. Shows number of calories burned, daily workouts, other participants over the world, heart beat etc. All in all 100% for this. Love it

5 years ago, 3xTheTrouble

Why did it take so long to make this?

This app is exactly what I wanted for a jump rope app. It’s not complex, but it doesn’t need to be. It uses the accelerometer in the Apple watch to count your jumps. It also has timer mode and freestyle. I’m not an app designer, because I don’t know enough about programming; however, I’m a little surprised someone didn’t come up with this sooner. I think it costs something, but if you incorporate a rope into your workouts very often, it’s with it.

7 years ago, R_daddyspell'em

If you love to jump ❤️ look no more

Recently downloaded this app and used it for the first time, I synced it with my series 3 Cellular Apple Watch... No disappointments at all, totally worth the money!!! It really keeps track of the work out this is the first time I can actually track my jump rope routine. If you’re in doubt, download this you won’t be disappointed. Lastly they list the numbers you really want to see like longest streak, heart rate, total jumps and how long you jumped for 😍😍 I love this app!

4 years ago, Nellosjello

Worth every penny

I just started jumping rope this month and I was getting a little bored because I wasn’t sure how much I was actually jumping. I bought this app and it was totally worth it. I have a set timed work out but I love setting a jump goal so if I don’t meet them I can compensate. The best is when I finish my workout and I go over my goal! It’s just nice seeing your workout stats. It’s really encouraging.

4 years ago, Hdkenebeijwbdk

Love it! But....

So I got this app because I wanted to track my progress with jumping rope. I love the interface and it’s cute mascot BUT my only gripe is that I can’t edit the number of jumps. I have a jump rope that counts my jumps that I use in tandem with this app and the rope counts by rotation. Unfortunately, by the end of my work out the number of jumps on the app is far behind the number on the rope. In short, I like this app but I just wish I could edit my number so that it could be more accurate.

9 months ago, r22patel

User since it first came out

I have been jumping rope for years and boxed for a bit. I bought this app when it came out years ago. It was the first of its kind to track and available on the Apple Watch. Years later it keeps getting refined and I love how it relays data with Activity and Heart apps in the iPhone. Great job. Worth it.

4 years ago, GameDaMuse

The best app out there

This is the best app with beautiful and simple design and functionality. Jump rope counter has a minor variance counting slightly higher than actual jumps but this is within acceptable limits. It is cost effective and works compared to those charging a huge subscription with a poor workout library and poor counter.

4 years ago, Pookie1441

The “Counter” Does Not Work

No clue what most of these other reviews are seeing. Unless you are doing one jump per second, which is incredibly slow, the counter is wildly inaccurate. I held off my frustrated review on day one and decided to give it a chance. I’ve used this just about every day for the first week and the problem is the same. For every 30 seconds of jumping, I counted ~60-80 jumps. The app says only 30-40...EVERY TIME. Consistent, but useless and not worth it, even if it was free. $3 for this is absolutely ridiculous. How do I get refunded for this trash? I expect that the answer will be that I can’t.

5 years ago, CharlieVermeulen

The only legit jump rope app

There are certain things a jump rope app MUST have (such as Apple watch functionality, rep counter, various jump settings). This app has them all. I was skeptical about purchasing this app, normally I like trying an app before purchasing. In this case, I'm really glad I took the leap of faith. One small step for me, one giant leap for jumpers everywhere.

4 years ago, mercymemememe

Misses a lot of counts

It’s close but I have seen it miss a lot of counts as well. I will keep going until I reach the count on the app anyways because it doesn’t hurt to keep going. Frustrating though when I want to be done and this is not catching my counts.

3 months ago, UID710570

Could have given users a warning

I downloaded the app and enjoyed the first use. The next day when I’m in the gym, tapping on the app on my watch, it tells me I can’t use it unless I activate premium on my phone, which I left at home, so I had to go back to the default workout app and see the streak break before it gets started. I mean…how hard can it be to add a pop up after the first use to let me know?

3 years ago, SkinnyThick87

Great way to track your jumping progress

I like this app a lot! It’s great to track my jump roping progress and I’m able to just zone out and jump the way that I like to. If jump roping is your way to replace running, this app is superb!

2 years ago, Flash! OTO

Great app

Great app and easy to use. I would love it if it had more rewards in small increments. Like every 10k or so. I find it more motivating when I achieve a sticker more often. I know it sounds dumb but it’s fun for me. Still love.

5 years ago, Ken.E.

The only perfect jump rope app…

The only app that... 1) does all the basics right and simple 2) reads and writes to Apple Health 3) (most important) is easy to use as a Watch app, including control via Siri. NO need to put phone in pocket! Skipping rope is an excellent next-level workout beyond brisk-walking. I don't need tons of fancy techniques, just want jump count, calories, etc - and for it to be reported with other workouts. PS When ready, I suggest moving up to a weighted rope (burns more cal's and strengthens arms). YaoYao detects and reports this in the form of increased HR and cal's.

6 years ago, 吧啦巴卡西

there is a bug about voice tip

I feel this app is really convenient when it functions. I really enjoy knowing how many jumps i have achieved. However, the voice tip usually being replaced by a vibration after i change different mode like hiit. I am wondering can i keep that voice tip with real human voice rather than vibration all the time? Thanks

5 years ago, zhenyu toby

Highly recommend!!

Yaoyao is the best rope jumping app I have ever tried. It can record your jump counts accurately, and shows the max speed, max combo jump counts,etc. Moreover it can speak out the heart rates every 100 jumps. This app is desired the price!!! hope jumpers will enjoy this app.

4 years ago, pcordelle

Good at first

It was accurate the first few days, but now it is showing about twice the amount of calories per workout with a similar amount of jumps. I hope this gets fixed soon. Otherwise it is accurate, especially in regards to number of jumps. I also appreciate the full integration with the health app

1 year ago, 云中漫步1998

It counts twice as much

It counts my jumps twice as much even after I turn down the sensitivity all the way to the end. That’s not even the most annoying part. It stops randomly all the time saying my AirPods are connected to another device when my phone is the only thing my AirPods are connected to. I want my money back. I know it’s not 4 dollars but it ruined my exercise mood.

2 months ago, Markeezuz

Excellent Jump Rope App

Accurately tracks skips, records, and all health data. The challenges and achievements are fun. Only feature I would like is to be able to add random friends. I use Apple Watch and AirPods.

4 years ago, Smalett

Almost accurate :)

I was looking for a jump rope counter and this was the only one i could find utilizing Apple watch. I jumped 100 times and the counter on my watch showed 98. I’m quite happy about 98% accuracy. Well done!

1 year ago, itsgary1

Wasn’t accurate for me.

I was excited to use this app due to the great reviews and recommendations from Reddit. Unfortunately it wasn’t accurate for me. I set it to track 100 jumps and it said my workout was complete when I had only done 60. This must be why Apple chose not to track this activity. It can’t be done accurately.

5 years ago, timeforlaw

Takes workouts to the next level

Game-ifying skipping rope like this is absolutely brilliant. I am now determined to keep leveling up. Accurate, interactive and keeps information accessible. Perfect for COVID-19 workouts.

4 years ago, $GME $NOK $BB $AMC

Works Great!

Thanks for making a great app! The counting is accurate, it helps me track my progress, there’s leaderboards, achievements, tracks jumps and heart rate. Overall, I am happy with my purchase and highly recommend!

4 years ago, Trevdlux

So cool!!!

There’s so many workout tracker apps but hardly anything for jump rope... if you are into jumping rope, this app is rad! Not only does it track your workouts but it’s also integrated with the apple fitness app.

6 years ago, Braz22

It just works

This is so simple and usable. Start it on my watch and just go. Can do total jump goal or time goal. I find the counter to be right on par and it’s cool to see the charts showing speed and heart rate.

4 years ago, KrazyNCool

Decent app for the money

Works fine for the most part, though the skip count is off by a little. That’s not a big deal imo. I’d like some analytics around actual jump time, rather than total session time. Max JPM, average JPM by jump time would be helpful.

6 years ago, Pozzagnolo

Great app!

Makes jumping rope way more enjoyable. The app starts automatically when you start jumping and it pauses when you rest. The number of jumps is accurate and it notifies every 100 jumps. I recommend it.

3 years ago, babich.t

Not really accurate

I still find myself counting my own jumps and this is kind of off. I also don’t like that there’s no calories shown throughout my jumps.. I wouldn’t recommend. If u jump really slow and make wide arm circles it’ll count them but I’m a medium pace jumper and it doesn’t count my jumps unless I’m really engaging my arms.

4 years ago, lexria

So worth the buy

This app is amazing! It connects to workouts via the apple watch. So i can just set my HITT settings and start jumping. A must have if you want to track your jump rope workouts in detail!

4 years ago, TaLaBoKe

Help!

My app is no longer connecting to my watch. Somehow it was disconnected from my watch, and now when I go to reinstall the the app to my watch from my phone it will not install. Please help. This is one of my favorite workout apps.

6 years ago, Tomi García

Great!

I love jumping. And this app is one of a kind! It’s really useful. Plus, full health app integration! However, id like to share a curious bug. I had to reinstall the app since the watch app wasn’t logging anything!

6 years ago, Dave McClain

Stopped Working! Help!!

I love this app and use it most days. However, it recently stopped displaying my jump progress on the iPhone screen. That is a very helpful feature and it’s no longer working. Can you help?

3 years ago, Keishacpa

Absolute Best

This is the best jumprope app ever! I have so many options like interval training and jump counts and it’s accurate! Highly recommended!

7 years ago, Bill321

Great app

Seems reasonably accurate to me, I really enjoy setting the number of jumps before each workout and trying to accomplish that goal. Great motivational tool.... For me anyway.

6 years ago, AggieMBA95

Great idea if it worked.

The idea is simple enough but it doesn’t function well. The watch app won’t sync with the phone. If you try to use it with the workout app it won’t count jumps. The whole program needs work. I contacted support about it and they didn’t even address the issue I emailed about. I hope they get it working because it is a good idea.

3 years ago, Trace Coats

3+ Years Jumping with YAOYAO Every Day!!

Been averaging 6.5 days a week jumping rope since May 2009. YAOYAO has been an incredible enhancement to my work out ethic. I’m a fan for life!!

2 years ago, FHBrooks

Excellent

I really enjoy this app and it seem very accurate for what I use it for

4 years ago, John4647

Needs Some Work

There are some good aspects to this app like the HIIT mode. However, it doesn’t accurately count the reps. The count is always about ten reps behind your actual count. Also, very difficult to hear the sounds which makes it hard to keep track.

2 years ago, Jesipr

Overall good.

Best app in my opinion out the for jumping rope. Like the accuracy of counting jumps. Only problem so far has been the heart rate monitor during jumps is not good.

3 years ago, JumpingJah808

Best Jumprope app tracker

Tracks to exact # best app to keep track of progress leaderboards is another plus to keep you motivated

4 years ago, Phillip5154

Nice

Finally found a jump rope count app that is accurate. It’s fun, it has me trying harder. I like the leader board. My goal is to place in top 100.

3 months ago, Trish notary

My records was not saved

A few of my recordings are not saved.

Description

YaoYao is a standalone Apple Watch app to track your jump rope workouts. YaoYao is featured by the App Store and Apple Newsroom. Jump rope is a simple, effective, and an economical aerobic workout. You can choose to jump rope anytime, anywhere. Currently, Apple Watch allows you to track multiple workouts including running or cycling, and swimming, but not jump rope. Often, counting your jumps during your jump rope workout is essential and is an important aspect. YaoYao utilizes Apple Watch’s motion sensors to calculate your jumps. YaoYao literally costs you no more than an ordinary jump rope. - 2022/02/20 New AirPods Mode：Count with AirPods motion sensor, no Apple Watch required（Support AirPods 3/Pro/Max/Beats Fit Pro） Features : - Jumps counting (includes support for double unders) For every 100 jumps, the app encourages you with voice feedback of your current progress - so that you can focus on your posture and avoid glancing at the Watch to check your jump counts. - Live Count Live counts of your jumps are displayed along with the voice feedback. - Exercise time record - Jump speed (Speed) record/Scrolling Speed (Speed of jumps over the past minute) - Record the number of consecutive jumps Along with the jump speed, the app also counts the number of jumps in one go. - Heart rate record Max heart rate warning tip. - Calorie burn value - HIIT mode Time or Jumps Interval - iPhone real time display (Live Count): Open the iPhone app during exercise and display the jump data on the iPhone - Syncs with iOS Health app. YaoYao syncs and stores health data to the iOS Health app from Apple. YaoYao integrates with the Apple Health app to sync your workouts and record heart-rate data. Enjoy jumping rope! Note: If the app does not work after installing, please reboot your Apple Watch. - Apple Watch 1/2 generation is not supported User Reviews: fencemember: Great accurate! I love this app so glad I found it nauf4l: was planning to buy a 100$ jump rope which counts skips as i always do 5k skips a day. So after a month was considering this when i came across this app after installing 5 apps of the same.Glad i paid about 2$ for this as it is totally worth it. FrankWurst: Accurate jump counter based solely on Apple Watch. App integrates into My Health and Activity App seamlessly. Great product. tafty：I enjoy the skipping experience with this app. And it syncs well with Apple Watch Contact me E-mail:[email protected] Twitter: @haozes Telegram Group: t.me/yaoyaonow Design by Haozes Thanks for the translation: 橙子、金小粉、孟金羽、蔡沛森、Adgar, Fabio Carrilho, Tomás Feliú Ribeiro, Francesco Tirsi, Leonard Pitt Diehl, Zhimin Yang, Massimiliano Benini,Radu Ionescu,Andrés Leon,Dikran Jessaijan, Krishna