Comparison

Jiu vs BJJ Timer

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

Head to head
About

Jiu

This app helps you manage the timing of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training sessions. Set custom intervals and track your total workout time for effective rest and practice.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout timers
  • Interval setting
  • Total time tracking
  • Portuguese and English language support
  • Designed for martial artists
Features
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Control the time of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workouts with this exclusive timer! You can set up several times with intervals and know how much total time you need to complete that rest of the workout. JiuJitsuTimer was thought by those who train, for whom they train! Let's Roll! * The app is available in Portuguese and English. We will soon be planning more features! If you have any suggestions, you can send them to contato@isul.com.br

About

BJJ Timer

Features
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Um app simples e rápido pra quem treina Jiu-Jitsu e quer controlar o tempo dos rolas sem perder o foco no treino. Com ele você inicia e pausa o cronômetro com poucos toques, define a duração de cada round e do descanso, e acompanha quantos rolas já fez na sessão. Ideal para treinos livres, sparrings mais duros e preparação pra campeonato, ajudando você a manter consistência, intensidade e organização no tatame.

Screenshots

Jiu4 screens
BJJ Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jiu at every 5 days against BJJ Timer's every 8 months. Jiu also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jiu ships an update every 5 days, BJJ Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jiu versus BJJ Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJiuBJJ Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperISul TecnologiaLuiz Carlos Henriques Pinto Junior

In-app purchases

None

Jiu

No in-app purchases

None

BJJ Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jiu free?
Jiu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJJ Timer free?
BJJ Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jiu or BJJ Timer have ads?
Neither Jiu nor BJJ Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jiu or BJJ Timer?
Jiu ships an update every 5 days, and BJJ Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Jiu was updated on October 2, 2026 and BJJ Timer on October 6, 2026.

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