Comparison

FlowRoll vs Ground CTRL

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

Head to head
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.

About

Ground CTRL

Upload your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rolls for AI-powered analysis. Get detailed feedback, personalized drills, and track your progress towards your next belt. Improve your skills between classes with precision coaching tailored to your performance.

Highlights
  • AI Roll Analysis
  • 7-section coaching breakdown
  • Personalized drills
  • Belt-level curriculum
  • Progress tracking
  • Strength & conditioning programming
Features
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Upload your rolls. Discover why you're losing. Ground CTRL is your personal BJJ coach that never misses your mistakes. Film your rolls, upload the footage, and get an AI-powered 7-section coaching breakdown with timestamps, techniques, and actionable feedback. The fastest way to improve between classes. HOW TO USE GROUND CTRL: Film your roll or competition match Answer a few quick questions about your roll — outcome, starting position, gi or no-gi, and what happened Upload the footage and let our AI analyze it in seconds Get a 7-section coaching breakdown — performance summary, positional analysis, submissions, transitions, defense, recommendations, and questions to ask your coach Use your personalized drills to sharpen your weak spots Most apps give you generic technique videos. Ground CTRL builds your coaching from YOUR rolls. Our AI doesn't just watch your footage — it breaks down every position, every transition, and every submission attempt to identify exactly what's holding you back. Then it gives you specific drills designed to fix it. This isn't random advice. It's precision coaching built from your actual rolling. Every session moves you closer to your next belt. Features: AI Roll Analysis — Upload videos and receive detailed 7-section breakdowns Belt-Level Curriculum — Structured lessons from white to black belt Progress Tracking — XP system, belt progression, and session logging Strength & Conditioning — Personalized programming tailored to grapplers Mental Game — Daily priorities to sharpen your focus on the mats CTRL Pro Subscription: 10 AI roll analyses per month $9.99/month or $79.99/year Additional analysis packs available Privacy Policy: https://ground-ctrl-policy.replit.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FlowRoll4 screens
Ground CTRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FlowRoll at 635 against Ground CTRL's 1. FlowRoll also leads on chart position (#161 vs unranked). Ground CTRL's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 and Ground CTRL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FlowRoll against 5.0 for Ground CTRL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlowRoll has 635 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of FlowRoll's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ground CTRL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
FlowRoll versus Ground CTRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowRollGround CTRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (635 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings635 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID ANTHONY KIELYMichael DerGarabedian

Customer experience

FlowRoll

All ratings635 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Ground CTRL

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Ground CTRL

Subscriptions3
  • CTRL Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CTRL Pro Annual - Special$49.991 Year
  • CTRL Pro Annual$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • 5 Extra Analyses$2.99

Questions

Is FlowRoll free?
FlowRoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ground CTRL free?
Ground CTRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlowRoll or Ground CTRL?
Ground CTRL is rated higher. FlowRoll averages 4.9 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while Ground CTRL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FlowRoll or Ground CTRL have ads?
Neither FlowRoll nor Ground CTRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowRoll or Ground CTRL?
FlowRoll ships an update weekly, and Ground CTRL weekly. Most recently, FlowRoll was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ground CTRL on October 9, 2026.

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