Comparison

BulletProof For BJJ vs Burpees Buddy

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

Head to head
About

BulletProof For BJJ

Build a stronger, more mobile body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This app offers structured programs to reduce injuries, improve performance, and track your training. Get expert guidance and connect with a community of grapplers.

Highlights
  • BJJ strength and power building
  • Target common injury hotspots
  • Unlock new ranges of motion
  • Reduce pain and improve mobility
  • Track all training in one app
  • Step-by-step instructional videos
  • Expert coaching support
Features
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Train stronger. Move better. Stay on the mat. Bulletproof for BJJ is the strength, mobility and conditioning app built for jiu-jitsu. Follow structured programs designed to make you a more durable, more capable grappler — and track every session as you train. BUILT FOR JIU-JITSU Jiu-jitsu asks a lot of your body. Bulletproof programs build the strength to control and finish, the mobility to move freely in every position, and the conditioning to keep going when the rounds get hard. Train smarter off the mat so you perform — and last — better on it. PROGRAMS THAT FIT YOU • Browse Strength, Mobility, Conditioning and Rehab programs and add the ones that match your goals • Answer a few quick questions about your goals and equipment to get tailored program recommendations • Preview your full 6-week program at a glance, then pick up exactly where you left off • One clear workout each day, so you always know what to do next WORKOUTS DONE RIGHT • Full-screen instructional videos for every exercise • Supersets and circuits that flow the way your program was designed • Built-in rest timers between sets and stages • Log weight, reps, distance and time, and make any exercise easier or harder to match your level • Finish every session with a clear summary, including total weight lifted TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • A redesigned dashboard with activity rings for Strength, Mobility, Jiu-Jitsu and Stamina • Tonnage and time-in-position tracked over time with simple, clear charts • A training journal to log and schedule any activity — from rolls to runs — in week or month view MADE TO LAST • Light and dark themes • Satisfying sound and haptic feedback as you train • Fast, smooth and reliable, with simple, secure sign-in via Apple, Google or email WHO IT’S FOR Whether you have just tied on a white belt or you are a seasoned competitor, Bulletproof for BJJ helps you build the strength and mobility that keep you training, improving and resilient to injury. Train hard. Stay Bulletproof. THE TEAM - James 'JT' Tomlinson: co-founder, programmer, coach, black belt - Joey Worthington: co-founder, programmer, coach, black belt - Raelene Loong: assistant-coach, community vibes, blue belt savage - Angel Mahinay: Tech support, customer service (will be a white belt soon...) ----- Memberships available for 1 and 12 months. Payment will be charged to your iTunes/Apple account upon completion of the 7 day free trial. Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of your current period. Your iTunes/Apple account will automatically be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Terms & conditions - https://terms.bulletproofforbjj.com/

About

Burpees Buddy

Features
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Turn every burpee into a win with Burpees Buddy — your smart burpee counter, motion coach, goal tracker, and workout hype partner. Place your phone on a stable surface, step into view, and start moving. Burpees Buddy uses on-device body tracking to follow your movement, count completed reps, show your progress, and keep your workout flowing without tapping the screen after every burpee. Whether you are doing a quick home workout, a HIIT finisher, a cardio challenge, a bodyweight circuit, or a full burpee training session, Burpees Buddy helps you stay focused while the app handles the counting. WHY BURPEES? Burpees are a powerful full-body bodyweight exercise. One movement can challenge your legs, glutes, core, chest, shoulders, arms, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. They can help build stamina, improve work capacity, raise your heart rate, and make short workouts feel seriously effective. No gym. No equipment. Just space to move and the motivation to start. SMART BURPEE COUNTER No more losing count halfway through a hard set. Burpees Buddy watches for the main stages of a burpee — moving down, reaching the floor phase, and returning toward standing — so completed reps can be counted automatically. The app is designed to support different styles, including classic burpees, modified burpees, no-jump burpees, plank burpees, and push-up burpees. The experience focuses on meaningful movement rather than forcing every user into one identical form. LIVE MOTION COACH See a live body map and animated avatar respond to your movement. Watch your shoulders, arms, hips, knees, and legs move on screen while you train. SET REAL GOALS Create targets that match your fitness journey: • Session target • Daily burpee goal • Weekly burpee goal • Monthly burpee goal • Long-term target with a deadline See completed burpees, remaining reps, target percentage, days left, required daily pace, projected completion, current streak, longest streak, active days, and lifetime total. This is not just a rep counter. It is a burpee challenge tracker built to help you stay consistent. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review your: • Total burpees • Workout time • Burpees per minute • Daily, weekly, and monthly totals • Best workout • Current and longest streak • Active workout days • Target status • Pace history • Lifetime progress Small sessions add up. Five burpees today can become fifty this week. One streak can become a habit. STAY MOTIVATED Choose your coaching style, enable voice counting, adjust haptics, select premium rep sounds, and get motivational cues while you move. Want calm energy? Choose steady coaching. Want gym-mode hype? Pick energetic motivation. Want pure focus? Use focused coaching. You control the vibe. SHARE THE WIN Create a premium workout poster with your rep count, workout time, pace, goals, streaks, progress, personal best, and challenge message. Share your burpee challenge with friends, post your progress, or save it as motivation for your next session. BUILT FOR HOME FITNESS, HIIT, AND BODYWEIGHT TRAINING Burpees Buddy is ideal for home workouts, HIIT training, cardio workouts, bodyweight fitness, conditioning circuits, fitness challenges, daily exercise goals, no-equipment workouts, quick workout routines, burpee competitions, and personal training motivation. PRIVACY-FIRST MOTION TRACKING Body movement is analyzed using on-device technology. The camera helps detect movement and count reps without requiring a wearable or manual tapping. READY TO START? Set your phone down. Step back. Press Start Workout. Own your reps. Train harder. Track smarter. Build your streak. Crush your burpee goals with Burpees Buddy. Privacy Policy : https://iamspecial.co/burpees-buddy-smart-counter-motion-coach/ EULA : Terms of Use (EULA): Apple Standard EULA — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BulletProof For BJJ4 screens
Burpees Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BulletProof For BJJ at 15.1 against Burpees Buddy's 26.0. 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. BulletProof For BJJ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Burpees Buddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BulletProof For BJJ versus Burpees Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBulletProof For BJJBurpees Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBulletproof For BJJ pty ltdSaurabh Khare

Bugs and requests

BulletProof For BJJ

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App keeps freezing
  • Videos not loading
  • App restarts itself
  • Checkboxes don't work half the time
  • Logging sets lags and fails
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  • App freezes on membership page
  • Routine always shows as next
  • Doesn't give credit in dashboard
  • Can't access app or website
  • Force update locks out users
  • Reduced functionality after update
  • UI issues with set counts and weight input

Requested features

8 requests
  • Workout flexibility (jump into single workouts)
  • Seamless progress tracking between programs
  • Historical lift data visibility
  • Session target flexibility
  • Offline mode
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  • Include podcast access in subscription
  • Mention number of sets after warmups
  • Weight input for main workouts

Burpees Buddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BulletProof For BJJ

Subscriptions3
  • Dev Subcription14 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Monthly14 Days trial$19.001 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$179.991 Year
1 purchases

Burpees Buddy

Subscriptions1
  • burpees_buddy_weekly_099$0.997 Days

Questions

Is BulletProof For BJJ free?
BulletProof For BJJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burpees Buddy free?
Burpees Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BulletProof For BJJ or Burpees Buddy have ads?
Neither BulletProof For BJJ nor Burpees Buddy shows ads.

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