Master Phil vs RollJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Master Phil
Access proven strength, training, and self-defense methods from a renowned expert. This app offers structured workouts, kettlebell flows, bodyweight exercises, and self-defense techniques to build resilience and confidence anytime, anywhere.
- Structured kettlebell workouts
- Bodyweight exercises
- Self-defense techniques
- Kettlebell flows
- Strength and conditioning
- Martial arts instruction
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Master Phil – Strength, Training & Self Defense gives you direct access to the proven methods of Phil Ross, “The Kettlebell King.” Learn from decades of experience in martial arts, self-defense, and fitness instruction. The app delivers structured workouts, kettlebell flows, bodyweight exercises, and self-defense techniques designed to build strength, resilience, and confidence. Whether you’re looking to improve conditioning, sharpen fighting skills, or develop practical self-defense, this app provides the tools to train anytime, anywhere. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Privacy Policy: https://sallu3211.github.io/philross-mobile/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://sallu3211.github.io/philross-mobile/terms-of-use.html
RollJournal
Log BJJ training sessions quickly, track progress, and gain AI-powered insights to improve your game. This app helps practitioners of all levels remember techniques, see growth, and train more effectively.
- Quick session logging
- AI-powered insights
- Progress tracking
- Goal setting
- Technique library
- Apple Health integration
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RollJournal helps Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners train with intention and improve faster. Log your sessions in under 60 seconds, track what's working, and build a searchable history of everything you've learned. Entirely private, stored only on your device. WHO IS THIS FOR? Whether you're: - A competitor tracking camp progress before tournaments - A hobbyist wanting to remember what you learned - An instructor organizing curriculum and student engagement - A returning athlete rebuilding after time off - A beginner building your fundamentals systematically RollJournal adapts to YOUR journey. WHY ATHLETES USE ROLLJOURNAL Never forget what you learned - Capture techniques, rolls, partners, and key details in seconds. Your training history, searchable and organized. See your progress clearly - Track streaks, volume, technique effectiveness, and training patterns at a glance. Progress that's invisible becomes visible. Train with focus - Set goals (e.g., "Half-Guard Sweeps"), track attempts vs successes, and build your game systematically. Stay consistent - Smart reminders based on your habits, not annoying daily spam. Build the logging habit that accelerates improvement. Own your data - Everything you log stays on your device. No account, no cloud, no data collection. Export a full backup anytime. CORE FEATURES Quick Logging - Date, gi/no-gi, techniques, rolls, partners, notes, rating - Log a session in under 60 seconds - Auto-save as you work Focus Areas & Favorites - Set training goals and track attempts → successes - Save your go-to techniques with notes and video links - Organize by category (guard, passes, submissions, etc.) - Pre-loaded technique library included - Unlimited focus areas and favorites Stats & Insights - Recent activity, streaks, training volume - Technique effectiveness and partner diversity - Full history and trends, always available Persona-Based Onboarding - Tailored setup for competitors, hobbyists, returning athletes, beginners - Explore with sample data before logging your first session Apple Health Integration (Optional) - Sync BJJ workouts to Apple Health (martial arts activity type) - Track active calories burned - No health data is read or collected from your device 100% PRIVATE. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. RollJournal runs entirely on your device. No account, no login, no cloud sync, and nothing about your training ever leaves your phone. Pay once, own it forever: - No subscriptions, ever - No ads - No account required - Unlimited class logs, focus areas, and favorites - Full stats and analytics - Free lifetime updates Already used RollJournal before? Open the app and look for "Restore your data" to bring your logs over. Privacy Policy: https://makolabs-io.github.io/mako-policies/rolljournal-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://makolabs-io.github.io/mako-policies/rolljournal-eula.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Master Phil at Free against RollJournal's $4.99. On rating, ratings volume, 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
Master Phil is free to download; RollJournal costs $4.99 up front. Master Phil sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RollJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Master Phil against 5.0 for RollJournal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Master Phil ships an update every 4 weeks, RollJournal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Master Phil | RollJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kania Media LLC | Mako Technology Labs |
Customer experience
Master Phil
RollJournal
In-app purchases
Master Phil
- Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
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- Weekly Plan$19.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$29.991 Month
- Monthly Plan$69.991 Month
- Annual Plan$99.991 Year
- Annual Plan$199.991 Year
- Annual Plan$499.991 Year
RollJournal
- RollJournal Premium (Monthly)$5.991 Month
- RollJournal Premium (Yearly)$59.991 Year









