# IBJJF Rules vs BJJNote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IBJJF Rules | BJJNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibjjf-rules/id667446064/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjjnote-bjj-training-journal/id6746068256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **693** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [smudge.io PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/426335181) | [EGG STUDIO LIMITED LIABILITY CO](https://appshunter.io/developer/995821190) |

## What reviewers say

### IBJJF Rules

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibjjf-rules/id667446064)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Quick reference guide for rules
- 📚 Comprehensive IBJJF ruleset information
- ⚡ Easy navigation and accessibility
- 🎯 Helpful for competitors, coaches, and referees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📖 Insufficient detailed information
- 🔄 Outdated rule updates
- 🌐 Limited language options

**Reported bugs**

- App functionality issues (non-functional features)

**Requested features**

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


### BJJNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bjjnote-bjj-training-journal/id6746068256)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UnlockPremiumFeatures(12Months | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Premium Features(1Month | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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