IBJJF vs Podium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IBJJF
This official sports federation app provides athletes with a digital membership card, displaying key details like rank and academy. It integrates with digital wallets for easy offline access and sends notifications for important account updates.
- Digital membership ID card
- Athlete identification
- Event check-in assistance
- Apple Wallet integration
- Offline access
- Push notifications for updates
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The official mobile app of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) offers athletes a convenient and reliable way to access and manage their membership information. Serving as a digital version of the IBJJF membership ID card, the app displays key details such as the athlete’s name, affiliated academy, and current belt rank, making athlete identification and event check-ins more efficient while providing access to exclusive athlete benefits. To enhance this experience, the app integrates with Apple Wallet, allowing athletes to securely add their IBJJF membership card and access it anytime, even offline, for faster identification at IBJJF events. Featuring push notifications, the app actively reminds athletes about important account updates, such as upcoming membership expirations, ensuring uninterrupted access to IBJJF services and benefits. With these features, the IBJJF app provides a dynamic and connected experience that keeps athletes informed, engaged, and competition-ready.
Podium
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Podium: Performance Tracker Track your competitions, measure your progress, and build your athletic history with Podium. Podium includes a 3-day free trial. After the trial, full access requires a one-time $1.99 in-app purchase. No subscription required. Whether you're a martial artist, team athlete, or individual competitor, Podium makes it easy to record events, analyze your performance, and monitor your improvement over time. Features - Track competitions and events - View performance statistics and analytics - Monitor personal records - Save notes for every competition - Compare performances over time - Export your data to CSV - Secure cloud account with lifetime access through a one-time purchase Supported Sports • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) • Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) • Boxing • Muay Thai • Wrestling • Judo • Basketball • Football • Soccer • Baseball • Volleyball • Tennis More sports will continue to be added in future updates. Whether you're preparing for your next tournament, season, or championship, Podium helps you stay organized and focused on continuous improvement. Compete. Track. Improve. Reach the Podium.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IBJJF at none against Podium's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Podium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IBJJF asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IBJJF | Podium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | International BJJ, Inc | Ashlee Spradley |
In-app purchases
IBJJF
No in-app purchases
Podium
- Podium: Track Your Wins$1.99









