Comparison

BJJ Fanatics vs GRIP Timer

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

Head to head
About

BJJ Fanatics

Master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques from world-class instructors. Access a vast library of instructional videos to improve your grappling skills and win more matches.

Highlights
  • Learn BJJ techniques
  • Instructional videos
  • Top fighter instruction
  • Improve grappling skills
  • Win more matches
Features
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Win more fights with techniques from top BJJ fighters today.

About

GRIP Timer

Features
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GRIP Timer is a professional round timer designed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training at GRIP BJJ Hudson. Features include customizable round and rest durations, preset configurations, a powerful boxing bell sound, and TV Mode for AirPlay screen mirroring to your gym's TV. Perfect for coaches and athletes who need a reliable, easy-to-use timer during training sessions. Features: • Customizable round time, rest time, and number of rounds • Professional boxing ring bell sound • TV Mode — mirror timer to any TV via AirPlay/Screen Mirroring • Save and load training presets • Screen stays awake during timer • Clean, dark interface optimized for gym use

Screenshots

BJJ Fanatics3 screens
GRIP Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRIP Timer at none against BJJ Fanatics's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BJJ Fanatics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GRIP Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BJJ Fanatics versus GRIP Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBJJ FanaticsGRIP Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.5K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFanatics LLCanderson santos

Bugs and requests

BJJ Fanatics

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Videos freezing or not playing
  • Purchased content disappearing from library
  • Inconsistent video download functionality
  • Full-screen mode not working on iPads
  • Casting issues and unreliable connectivity

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple TV app
  • Subtitle support
  • Variable video playback speed
  • Improved content organization and navigation
  • Seamless offline viewing of downloaded videos

GRIP Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BJJ Fanatics

One-time4
  • Striking For MMA$38.99
  • Fundamentals of Power Punching$38.99
  • Battle Tested Pressure Passing$38.99
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  • The Guard Passing Half Guard$38.99
None

GRIP Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BJJ Fanatics free?
BJJ Fanatics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRIP Timer free?
GRIP Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BJJ Fanatics or GRIP Timer have ads?
Neither BJJ Fanatics nor GRIP Timer shows ads.

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