# BJJ Notes vs Roll Time

The clearest difference is monetization model: Roll Time at free against BJJ Notes's free with in-app purchases. Roll Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). BJJ Notes's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 25) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BJJ Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.90 per month and Roll Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roll Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BJJ Notes has 175 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of BJJ Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roll Time's.

BJJ Notes ships an update every 5 days, Roll Time weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BJJ Notes | Roll Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjj-notes-jiu-jitsu-tracker/id6474161419/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-time-bjj-round-timer/id6751762523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felipe Ribas Forbeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720865791) | [Alexander Tsapaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033012480) |

## What reviewers say

### BJJ Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjj-notes-jiu-jitsu-tracker/id6474161419)

This app serves as a comprehensive training journal for grappling athletes, allowing users to log rolls, track techniques, and visualize progress. It helps users stay consistent and motivated by setting goals, providing insights, and celebrating milestones. Designed for all levels of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, it offers a private and distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Log rolls, drills, and techniques, Record class notes and session details, Shared technique library, Visualize streaks and mat time, Analyze game statistics, Set training goals and track consistency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BJJ Notes PRO - Monthly | $7.90 | per month |
| BJJ Notes PRO - Annual | $59.90 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.00 | one-time |


### Roll Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-time-bjj-round-timer/id6751762523)

This app is a professional round timer designed for coaches in combat sports like BJJ, MMA, and boxing. It features a large, high-contrast display, customizable sound alerts, and the ability to mirror the timer to a TV for a wall-timer experience. Coaches can save unlimited presets for different training formats and even display their gym's logo.

**Highlights:** Customizable work, warning, and rest intervals, Optional prepare and cooldown phases, Unlimited saved presets for classes and drills, Loud sound and voice alerts, Smart Volume for music adjustment, High-contrast, large timer display, TV mirroring for wall-timer setup, Gym logo display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Edition | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BJJ Notes free?

BJJ Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Roll Time free?

Roll Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BJJ Notes or Roll Time?

Roll Time is rated higher. BJJ Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Roll Time averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do BJJ Notes or Roll Time have ads?

Neither BJJ Notes nor Roll Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BJJ Notes or Roll Time?

BJJ Notes ships an update every 5 days, and Roll Time weekly. Most recently, BJJ Notes was updated on September 23, 2026 and Roll Time on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*