Comparison

GuardBJJ vs BJJ Timer & Scoreboard

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

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About

GuardBJJ

Features
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Transform your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with GuardBJJ - the ultimate training companion designed specifically for BJJ practitioners of all levels. COMPREHENSIVE TECHNIQUE LIBRARY Access hundreds of techniques organized by position, belt level, and difficulty. From fundamental escapes to advanced submissions, build your game systematically with detailed video tutorials and step-by-step instructions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Log your training sessions, track techniques mastered, and monitor your improvement over time. Set goals, record competition results, and celebrate your achievements as you advance through the ranks. PERSONALIZED TRAINING Identify your weaknesses and focus your training with customized technique recommendations. Create your own technique notes and build a personalized library of moves that work for your game. COMMUNITY FEATURES Connect with fellow practitioners, share training insights, and learn from the global BJJ community. Post training updates, discuss techniques, and stay motivated on your journey. COMPETITION TRACKING Record your competition history, analyze your performance, and track your wins and losses. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and prepare for future tournaments. KEY FEATURES: - Extensive video technique library with expert instruction - Training session logging and progress tracking - Belt progression tracking and goal setting - Community posts and social features - Competition history and performance analytics - Offline access to saved techniques - Personalized training recommendations - Clean, intuitive interface designed for athletes Whether you are a white belt just starting your journey or a seasoned competitor, GuardBJJ provides the tools you need to elevate your game and achieve your goals on the mats. Download GuardBJJ today and take your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the next level!

About

BJJ Timer & Scoreboard

Features
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A dead-simple, beautiful round timer built specifically for jiu-jitsu. Set your rounds, rest, and warning time. Tap start. Train. No sign-ups. No subscriptions. No clutter. Just a fast, focused timer that does exactly what you need on the mats. CONFIGURE EVERYTHING Customize round duration, rest periods, number of rounds, and a warning alerts. Settings take effect immediately โ€” even mid-session. PRESETS FOR EVERY SESSION Three built-in presets get you started: Rolling, Competition Prep, and Positional Sparring. Save your own custom presets to load your favorite configurations with one tap. AUDIO & HAPTIC CUES Distinct tones mark round start, round end, warning, pause, resume, and session complete โ€” so you never have to watch the screen. Haptic feedback reinforces every transition. CLEAN, READABLE INTERFACE A large countdown ring changes color by phase: gold for rounds, teal for rest, red for warnings, green when you're done. Round progress dots show where you are in the session. Designed to be visible from across the mat. WORKS IN ANY ORIENTATION Portrait and landscape layouts adapt automatically. The screen stays on while the timer is running. BUILT FOR YOUR ACADEMY Gym name and logo on the timer (PRO) Training log to track mat time (PRO unlocks full history) One-time PRO purchase - yours forever, including future PRO features BUILT FOR YOUR ACADEMY Gym name and logo on the timer (PRO) Training log to track mat time (PRO unlocks full history) One-time PRO purchase - yours forever, including future PRO features BUILT FOR YOUR ACADEMY Gym name and logo on the timer (PRO) Training log to track mat time (PRO unlocks full history) One-time PRO purchase - yours forever, including future PRO features 14 LANGUAGES English, German, French, Spanish, Indonesian, Portuguese, Italian, Danish, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Choose your language inside the app โ€” no need to change your device settings. Privacy-friendly: no ads, no third-party trackers, no account required. Your training stays on your device. Built for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes, coaches, and academies. - - - - - If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out at https://scottdesapio.com/contact. - - - - - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GuardBJJ4 screens
BJJ Timer & Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuardBJJ at none against BJJ Timer & Scoreboard's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BJJ Timer & Scoreboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GuardBJJ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
GuardBJJ versus BJJ Timer & Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuardBJJBJJ Timer & Scoreboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOisin MulliganScott DeSapio

In-app purchases

None

GuardBJJ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BJJ Timer & Scoreboard

One-time1
  • Jiu-Jitsu Round Timer PRO Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is GuardBJJ free?
GuardBJJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJJ Timer & Scoreboard free?
BJJ Timer & Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GuardBJJ or BJJ Timer & Scoreboard have ads?
Neither GuardBJJ nor BJJ Timer & Scoreboard shows ads.

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