Comparison

BJJ Notes vs FlowJitsu

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

Head to head
About

BJJ Notes

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
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Track Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey BJJ Notes is the #1 training journal for Jiu-Jitsu and grappling athletes. Log every roll, track techniques, and build streaks to stay consistent and improve faster. Log What Matters * Record rolls, drills, submissions, sweeps, takedowns, guard passes, and taps * Add class notes, open mat sessions, gi/no-gi, instructor, and gym * Use a shared technique library to quickly register drills See Your Progress Clearly * Visualize streaks, mat time, and training frequency * Analyze your game with Subs per Roll and Taps per Roll * Spot strengths, weaknesses, and patterns with weekly recaps Stay Consistent & Motivated * Set training goals and stay accountable * Get personalized insights after each week * Protect your streaks and celebrate milestones Built for BJJ Athletes * Private by design. No ads, no distractions * Trusted by thousands of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners worldwide * For white belts starting out to black belts sharpening their edge Start logging today and level up your Jiu-Jitsu game. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

FlowJitsu

Log your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training sessions, including techniques, drills, and live rolling. Monitor your progress with detailed analytics and build a personal technique library. Track your journey through the belt system to train smarter.

Highlights
  • Log training sessions
  • Track techniques and drills
  • Monitor progress with analytics
  • Build technique library
  • Follow belt progression
  • Actionable mat time insights
Features
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FlowJitsu - BJJ Training Log Track your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with FlowJitsu, the comprehensive training companion designed for practitioners of all levels. Log Every Session Record your training sessions with detailed tracking for techniques learned, drills practiced, and live rolling. Track submissions, sweeps, guard passes, takedowns, and taps against training partners to identify patterns in your game. Monitor Your Progress View detailed analytics that show your improvement over time. See your submission rate, identify your most effective techniques, and track training frequency to stay accountable to your goals. Build Your Technique Library Organize techniques by category including submissions, sweeps, guard passes, escapes, and takedowns. Add personal notes and track which techniques you use most in live training. Follow Your Belt Progression Track your journey through the belt system from white to black belt. Log stripe promotions and see how your skills develop at each stage of your martial arts path. Train with Purpose Whether you are preparing for competition or training for self-improvement, FlowJitsu helps you train smarter by turning raw mat time into actionable insights.

Screenshots

BJJ Notes4 screens
FlowJitsu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BJJ Notes at 87% against FlowJitsu's 0%. BJJ Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (178 vs 9). FlowJitsu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. BJJ Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.90 per month. FlowJitsu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BJJ Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BJJ Notes has 178 ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of FlowJitsu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BJJ Notes versus FlowJitsu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBJJ NotesFlowJitsu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (178 ratings) — better4.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings178 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelipe Ribas ForbeckJeremiah Parrack

Customer experience

BJJ Notes

All ratings175 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%

FlowJitsu

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BJJ Notes

Subscriptions2
  • BJJ Notes PRO - Monthly$7.901 Month
  • BJJ Notes PRO - Annual$59.901 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$149.00
None

FlowJitsu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BJJ Notes free?
BJJ Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowJitsu free?
FlowJitsu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BJJ Notes or FlowJitsu?
BJJ Notes is rated higher. BJJ Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while FlowJitsu averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do BJJ Notes or FlowJitsu have ads?
Neither BJJ Notes nor FlowJitsu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BJJ Notes or FlowJitsu?
BJJ Notes ships an update every 5 days, and FlowJitsu every 5 days. Most recently, BJJ Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and FlowJitsu on October 1, 2026.

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