Comparison

IBJJF Rules vs BJJNote

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

Head to head
About

IBJJF Rules

Access a comprehensive guide to International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation competition rules. Quickly find details on scoring, fouls, age and weight limits, and fight durations for referees, coaches, and athletes.

Highlights
  • IBJJF rules reference
  • Severe technical fouls
  • Points and scoring
  • Age limits
  • Weight classes
  • Fight durations
Features
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This app provides a ready reference for referees, coaches and athletes involved in International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation competitions. Details of IBJJF rules including severe technical fouls, points, age limits, weights and fight durations are provided. This app is not endorsed by or affiliated with the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation.

About

BJJNote

This app helps Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners track training sessions, manage belt progression, and analyze performance. It offers features for recording techniques, setting goals, and managing instructor-based learning. Premium options include weight and competition management.

Highlights
  • Training session records
  • Belt progression tracking
  • Instructor-based learning management
  • Statistical analysis
  • Weight management
  • Competition management
  • Offline support
Features
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BJJNote: Complete Support for Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey For serious Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners seeking improvement, BJJNote is the dedicated app that manages everything from training records to competition preparation in one place. ◆ Why BJJNote is the Choice for BJJ Practitioners BJJ improvement requires consistent training and reflection. However, paper notebooks and generic memo apps make it difficult to organize techniques and track progress. BJJNote features BJJ-specific functionality that visualizes your growth and supports efficient improvement. ◆ Core Features - Visualize Your Growth 1. Training Session Records • Record by training type: regular classes, open mat, private lessons, competition preparation • Custom class name functionality (e.g., "All Levels Class," "Morning Training") • Detailed records of technique practice, sparring, and conditioning • Save learned techniques and insights in notes 2. Belt Progression Records & Goal Management • Current belt and stripe management • Promotion history records (future promotion dates can also be registered) • Automatic calculation of training hours until next promotion • Progress display perfect for maintaining motivation 3. Instructor-Based Learning Management • Register multiple instructors • Record each instructor's specialty techniques • Organize what you learned from whom 4. Statistical Analysis • Training time statistics • Growth trend tracking ◆ Premium Features - Reach Greater Heights BJJNote Premium provides advanced features essential for competitors. 1. Weight Management • Daily weight and body fat percentage records • Target weight setting for competition divisions • Weight trend graphs to track patterns • Statistics (average, maximum, minimum, variation range) 2. Competition Management • Register competition information (name, date, location, division) • Competition countdown display • Real-time display of difference from target weight • Record competition results and win rate statistics 3. Advanced Notification Settings • Training reminders by day of the week • Custom message settings • Special reminders before competitions • Regular weight recording notifications ◆ BJJNote's Exclusive Features Dashboard-Style Home Screen Immediately upon launch, view important information at a glance: today's training records, next competition info, difference from weight goals, and more. Modern card UI combines usability with beauty. Complete Offline Support No problem if your academy doesn't have Wi-Fi. All data is stored locally, allowing you to record anytime, anywhere. Optimized for BJJ Culture Designed with BJJ practitioners in mind, considering belt systems, academy culture, and training schedules. ◆ Privacy and Security Your training data belongs to you alone. BJJNote securely stores all data on your device. ◆ Commitment to Usability Clean Architecture and native technology ensure fast, stable performance. Intuitive interface means recording never becomes stressful. ◆ Recommended For • Beginners who want to record their BJJ growth • Practitioners who want to systematically organize techniques • Competitors who need weight management for tournaments • Those training at multiple academies ◆ Start Today There are no shortcuts in BJJ improvement. However, proper recording and analysis will accelerate your growth. Begin a more efficient and enjoyable BJJ journey with BJJNote. The free version offers unlimited use of core recording features. Download now and start recording today's training. OSS! This app follows Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). For details, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IBJJF Rules4 screens
BJJNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IBJJF Rules at 4.8 against BJJNote's 3.0. IBJJF Rules also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (693 vs 1). BJJNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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. BJJNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IBJJF Rules asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IBJJF Rules holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBJJF Rules has 693 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of IBJJF Rules's written reviews are positive against 80% of BJJNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IBJJF Rules ships an update every 5 months, BJJNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IBJJF Rules versus BJJNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBJJF RulesBJJNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (693 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings693 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersmudge.io PTY LTDEGG STUDIO LIMITED LIABILITY CO

Customer experience

IBJJF Rules

All ratings693 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative3.6%

BJJNote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IBJJF Rules

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • App functionality issues (non-functional features)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Weight classes and divisions tab
  • Portuguese language support
  • Updated IBJJF 2020+ rules
  • AJP (Asian Jiu-Jitsu Pro) rules inclusion

BJJNote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IBJJF Rules

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BJJNote

Subscriptions2
  • UnlockPremiumFeatures(12Months$1.991 Month
  • Unlock Premium Features(1Month$19.991 Year

Questions

Is IBJJF Rules free?
IBJJF Rules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJJNote free?
BJJNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IBJJF Rules or BJJNote?
IBJJF Rules is rated higher. IBJJF Rules averages 4.8 out of 5 from 693 ratings, while BJJNote averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IBJJF Rules or BJJNote have ads?
Neither IBJJF Rules nor BJJNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBJJF Rules or BJJNote?
IBJJF Rules ships an update every 5 months, and BJJNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, IBJJF Rules was updated on September 21, 2026 and BJJNote on September 18, 2026.

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