Comparison

BJJ Notes vs Sparring Record

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

Sparring Record

Features
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Sparring Record is the sparring session tracker for combat athletes. Run your rounds with a clean fight timer, record every round on video, and build your complete sparring history. ROUND TIMER - Set rounds, round length and rest - Clear gong cues and a glanceable dark design - Pause, extra rounds and early finishes handled properly VIDEO RECORDING - One clean clip per round, recorded automatically - Review your rounds right after the session - Save clips to your photo library TRACK YOUR JOURNEY - Session history with rounds, active time and partners - Streaks and total ring experience - Your fighter profile: sport, stance, weight and gym TRAIN WITH FRIENDS - Connect with training partners via QR code - Tag partners in your sessions - Share recorded sessions privately with friends FIGHTER SUBSCRIPTION The timer and session history are free forever. Recording is free for up to 3 sessions per month. Fighter unlocks unlimited recording, video sharing and downloads, with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sparringrecord.com/privacy

Screenshots

BJJ Notes4 screens
Sparring Record4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BJJ Notes at every 4 days against Sparring Record's every 5 weeks. 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. BJJ Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.90 per month and Sparring Record sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BJJ Notes ships an update every 4 days, Sparring Record every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BJJ Notes versus Sparring Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBJJ NotesSparring Record
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (178 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings178 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFelipe Ribas Forbeck404 Ops Not Found LLC

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
2 purchases

Sparring Record

Subscriptions2
  • Fighter Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Fighter Annual7 Days trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is BJJ Notes free?
BJJ Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparring Record free?
Sparring Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BJJ Notes or Sparring Record have ads?
Neither BJJ Notes nor Sparring Record shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BJJ Notes or Sparring Record?
BJJ Notes ships an update every 4 days, and Sparring Record every 5 weeks. Most recently, BJJ Notes was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sparring Record on October 15, 2026.

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