Comparison

Jitsu Join vs BJJ Sherpa

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

Head to head
About

Jitsu Join

Features
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Strengthen Community Bonds: DreamArt Jiu Jitsu goes beyond the mat, offering a space for all members to connect, share, and thrive together. Our community feature encourages engagement, builds friendships, and strengthens the spirit of Jiu Jitsu within your studio. Stay Informed and Connected: Keep yourself in the loop with instant updates, news and announcements. With DreamArt Jiu Jitsu the communication is seamless. As part of the BJJ community you will stay informed and engaged. For instructors - Manage student's progress: Witness the growth of your students in real-time. Our tracking feature allows you to monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and provide personalized feedback, fostering a supportive and motivating environment for every student.

About

BJJ Sherpa

Features
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BJJ Sherpa is the app that follows your journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Everything about your academy in your pocket. Schedules, attendance, progress, and payments in one place. YOUR PROGRESS View your current belt rank, promotion history, and stripes. Track your evolution from white belt and keep a complete record of your Jiu-Jitsu journey. ATTENDANCE Check in to every class with a single tap. Review your training history, track your sessions, and stay consistent on the mats. SCHEDULES & CLASSES Browse your academy's timetable, see what classes are available, who's teaching, and sign up easily. MEMBERSHIP & PAYMENTS Manage your subscription directly from the app. Check your membership status, payment history, and billing details without having to ask at the front desk. NOTIFICATIONS Get alerts about schedule changes, academy events, and important reminders. BUILT FOR BJJ Unlike generic gym apps, BJJ Sherpa understands Jiu-Jitsu. Belts, stripes, ranks, and the culture of the gentle art — everything is designed from within the community.

Screenshots

Jitsu Join4 screens
BJJ Sherpa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BJJ Sherpa at weekly against Jitsu Join's every 3 weeks. Jitsu Join's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jitsu Join ships an update every 3 weeks, BJJ Sherpa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Jitsu Join versus BJJ Sherpa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJitsu JoinBJJ Sherpa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB57 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTechnabit e.U.Tutate Cocuga OU

In-app purchases

None

Jitsu Join

No in-app purchases

None

BJJ Sherpa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jitsu Join free?
Jitsu Join is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJJ Sherpa free?
BJJ Sherpa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jitsu Join or BJJ Sherpa have ads?
Neither Jitsu Join nor BJJ Sherpa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jitsu Join or BJJ Sherpa?
Jitsu Join ships an update every 3 weeks, and BJJ Sherpa weekly. Most recently, Jitsu Join was updated on October 30, 2026 and BJJ Sherpa on November 5, 2026.

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