Comparison

Jiu 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

Jiu

This app provides a specialized scoreboard for Brazilian jiu-jitsu matches. Easily customize player names, set game durations, and manage scores with intuitive tap and hold controls. Offers two distinct scoreboard layouts to suit your preference.

Highlights
  • Customizable player names
  • Adjustable game timer
  • Add/subtract points
  • Score and timer reset
  • Two scoreboard layouts
  • Sound settings
Features
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A scoreboard app specialized for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It is simple and easy to use, and you can change player names and set game times. There are two types of scoreboards available, so please use the one you prefer. ● Basic functions 1. Player name Tap “Player1 or “Player2” on the screen to enter the team name. Player names can also be hidden in the settings. 2. Adding and subtracting points You can add points by tapping the score. Press and hold a score to subtract points. 3. Timer Tap the time to start the timer. If you want to stop it, tap it again. 4. Reset Tap the cog icon to display the menu, where you can reset the score and timer. ● Other functions ・Sound settings ・Game time settings

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

Jiu4 screens
GRIP Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRIP Timer at none against Jiu's 2. GRIP Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Jiu's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Jiu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GRIP Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jiu versus GRIP Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJiuGRIP Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB18 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNAOYA ONOanderson santos

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Jiu

One-time2
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Remove ads$3.99
None

GRIP Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jiu free?
Jiu 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 Jiu or GRIP Timer have ads?
Jiu shows ads; GRIP Timer does not.

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