Comparison

IBJJF Rules vs FlowRoll

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

FlowRoll

Track your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu progress with this app. Log training sessions, build a personal technique library, and analyze your performance with insightful charts. Connect with a global community of grapplers and refine your skills.

Highlights
  • Technique library with categorization
  • Detailed training session logging
  • Community features and leaderboards
  • Visual analytics and progress charts
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Offline-first design
  • Gi and no-gi training support
Features
Currently charting
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Master your Jiu Jitsu journey with FlowRoll, the essential training companion designed by practitioners, for practitioners. Whether you're a white belt taking your first steps or a seasoned black belt refining your game, FlowRoll helps you track, analyze, and improve your Jiu Jitsu. Track Your Technique Library Build your personal database of BJJ techniques with our intuitive categorization system. Organize moves by type (Submission, Sweep, Pass, Escape etc) and smart custom tags. Add detailed notes and links to create a comprehensive library that grows with your journey. (20 Max, paid Pro version required for unlimited techniques) Log Training Sessions Record every roll with detailed session tracking. Note whether you trained gi or no-gi, count your submissions, rate your satisfaction and link the techniques you worked on. Track your progress over time and identify patterns in your training. Join a global community of grapplers on your journey. Share your training sessions to inspire others and see what fellow practitioners are working on. Follow training partners, comment on their progress, and celebrate each other's achievements. Climb the leaderboards and see how your dedication stacks up. Whether you train at a small local gym or a world-renowned academy, FlowRoll connects you with the wider BJJ community. Powerful Analytics Visualize your BJJ development with insightful charts and statistics. Overview your submissions, see which techniques you're drilling most, track your training frequency, monitor satisfaction trends, and identify gaps in your game. Our analytics help you make data-driven decisions about your training focus. (Full analytics requires paid Pro version) Smart Filtering & Search Quickly find any technique in your library with advanced filtering options. Search by name, category, position, or notes. Filter your training sessions by date, type, or satisfaction level. Never lose track of that sweep your coach showed three months ago. Key Features: Smart import of techniques from your existing BJJ notes Comprehensive technique tracking with categories and positions Detailed session logging with satisfaction ratings Visual analytics and progress charts (Full analytics requires paid Pro version) Advanced search and filtering Offline-first design Clean, intuitive interface designed for quick logging Support for both gi and no-gi training Export your data anytime (Full analytics requires paid Pro version) Download FlowRoll today and take control of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Purchasing FlowRoll Pro subscription unlocks unlimited techniques, advanced analytics, full achievements & challenges, upload images/videos to techniques. 7-day free trial available.

Screenshots

IBJJF Rules4 screens
FlowRoll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IBJJF Rules at none against FlowRoll's 4. IBJJF Rules also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). FlowRoll's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. FlowRoll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. IBJJF Rules asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for IBJJF Rules against 4.9 for FlowRoll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 693 and 520 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of IBJJF Rules's written reviews are positive against 93% of FlowRoll's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IBJJF Rules ships an update every 5 months, FlowRoll weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
IBJJF Rules versus FlowRoll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBJJF RulesFlowRoll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (693 ratings)4.9 (520 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews92.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings693 — better520
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersmudge.io PTY LTDDAVID ANTHONY KIELY

Customer experience

IBJJF Rules

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

FlowRoll

All ratings520 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.3%

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

FlowRoll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IBJJF Rules

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FlowRoll

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Membership$9.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Membership Special$34.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Membership7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is IBJJF Rules free?
IBJJF Rules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlowRoll free?
FlowRoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IBJJF Rules or FlowRoll?
FlowRoll is rated higher. IBJJF Rules averages 4.8 out of 5 from 693 ratings, while FlowRoll averages 4.9 from 520 ratings.
Do IBJJF Rules or FlowRoll have ads?
Neither IBJJF Rules nor FlowRoll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBJJF Rules or FlowRoll?
IBJJF Rules ships an update every 5 months, and FlowRoll weekly. Most recently, IBJJF Rules was updated on September 21, 2026 and FlowRoll on September 22, 2026.

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