Comparison

JudoTimer Basic 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

JudoTimer Basic

Features
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A simple, easy-to-use, and feature-rich judo timer. Functions change depending on the device orientation. Portrait: Training Program Timer (with ads) Landscape: Simple Match Timer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction and User Guide for iOS Version 1: https://youtu.be/_FoFjpiDiJU Updates through iOS Version 2.1.1: https://youtu.be/FuMekmNhsps Updates through iOS Version 3.1: https://youtu.be/tpvMUbI2osM Updates through iOS Version 5.3: https://youtu.be/5THtWacEMrY

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

JudoTimer Basic2 screens
GRIP Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

JudoTimer Basic and GRIP Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JudoTimer Basic versus GRIP Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJudoTimer BasicGRIP Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMasanobu Takahashianderson santos

In-app purchases

None

JudoTimer Basic

No in-app purchases

None

GRIP Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JudoTimer Basic free?
JudoTimer Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GRIP Timer free?
GRIP Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JudoTimer Basic or GRIP Timer have ads?
Neither JudoTimer Basic nor GRIP Timer shows ads.

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