# James Smith Academy

> James Smith Academy (JSA) personal training platform.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jsa.andriodApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jsa.andriodApp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jsa.andriodApp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** James Smith Academy
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 206,028
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (313 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.17.18
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2019-03-17
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 113 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jsa.andriodApp)
- **Website:** [https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/](https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com/privacy/](https://www.affordableonlinecoaching.com/privacy/)

## Description

James Smith Academy (JSA) is where quality online coaching meets affordability. JSA educates members in fitness and provides the tools needed to reach and sustain fitness goals. Depending on membership, you’ll access hundreds of educational and instructional videos, personalized exercise programs, daily workouts, a Daily Step Count, hundreds of recipes, a meal planner, trainer support, progress tracking, and three-month challenges.

Best of all, JSA is free to download, and the free trial begins when you create an account. It does not expire and does not require a purchase to activate. To unlock extended content and features, upgrade to a paid subscription. For more information, read our terms of service and privacy policy: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/terms/ and https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/privacy/

## Rankings

- #159,258 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.jsa.andriodApp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.jsa.andriodApp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

James Smith Academy is praised for strong coaching, a supportive community, and easy-to-use, personalized workouts that drive progress. However, several reviews cite slow or inadequate support, high perceived pricing, and technical problems like crashes and syncing issues that disrupt tracking. There’s also concern about generic, less personalized accountability in check-ins. Overall, users value the coaching and programs but cite reliability, value, and support gaps.

### Pros

- Excellent coaching and supportive, knowledgeable staff with an active, motivating community.
- The app is user-friendly with personalized, equipment-aware workout plans that are easy to follow.
- Many users report real progress and results (weight loss, strength gains, improved energy).
- The community and challenges provide motivation and consistency across users.

### Cons

- Poor or slow customer support and response times to issues.
- Pricing concerns and perceived value; subscription costs plus program access can feel expensive for some users.
- Technical reliability issues including app crashes, data loss, and inconsistent syncing with devices often requiring manual logging.
- In-app accountability/check-ins can feel generic rather than personalized, reducing motivation for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jsa.andriodApp)