Comparison

GrappleTimer vs Jiu Jitsu Journal

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

Head to head
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GrappleTimer

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The Ultimate Training Timer for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Combat Sports GrappleTimer is the essential training companion for grapplers and martial artists. Designed specifically for BJJ, wrestling, and MMA training, this powerful yet simple timer keeps you focused on what matters most – your technique and conditioning. CORE FEATURES • Customizable Round Timers – Set precise round and rest durations to match your training style • Smart Audio Cues – Distinct bells, horns, and clapper warnings keep you informed without looking at your phone • End-of-Round Warnings – Configurable clapper alerts (10, 20, or 30 seconds) help you push through those final moments • Multiple Training Presets – Quick-start options for competition rounds, drilling sessions, and custom workouts • Spotify Integration – Seamlessly control your training playlist without leaving the app • Background Audio Ducking – Music automatically adjusts volume for timer sounds PERFECT FOR • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rounds and positional sparring • Wrestling and grappling drills • MMA training sessions • Boxing and Muay Thai rounds • HIIT and circuit training • Strength and conditioning workouts TRAINING MODES Competition Rounds – Match official IBJJF timing (5-10 minute rounds) Drilling Sessions – Extended rounds for technique development Positional Sparring – Short, intense rounds for specific positions Custom Workouts – Create your perfect training rhythm DESIGNED BY GRAPPLERS, FOR GRAPPLERS Every feature has been carefully crafted based on real mat time. The interface stays clear and readable even when you're exhausted. Large buttons work with sweaty hands. Audio cues cut through gym noise. ADVANCED FEATURES • Landscape orientation for easy visibility across the gym • Screen stays awake during training (optional) • Start delay countdown for getting into position • Session history tracking (coming soon) NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO ADS Whether you're preparing for competition, improving your conditioning, or just getting in solid mat time, GrappleTimer helps you train smarter and harder. Download GrappleTimer today and elevate your training.

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Jiu Jitsu Journal

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Jitz is your all-in-one Jiu Jitsu companion. It is built to help you learn, plan, and reflect on your journey. It combines a competition game plan builder, a detailed position dictionary, and a training journal so you can connect everything that happens on and off the mats. Whether you’re preparing for competition, tracking your progress, or organizing techniques, Jitz helps you turn your training into a system that grows with you. Features: Widget Goals - Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to keep your current Jiu Jitsu goals visible and stay focused between training sessions. Voice Control - Using Siri AI you can use voice to add journal entries, find seminar notes, and navigate quickly to a position in your game plan. Share to Goals – Share YouTube and Instagram videos directly to Jitz to instantly turn techniques, drills, and seminars into actionable goals you can organize and revisit later. Game Plan Builder - Map out your sequences for competition or sparring. Connect positions, sweeps, and submissions, then step through them like a flowchart to visualize your path to victory. Dictionary of Positions - Browse and study key positions and transitions. Each entry links to related journal notes and your personalized game plans, helping you see how everything fits together. Training Journal - Capture your insights after class or open mat. Add notes, images, and links — and tag positions to connect your entries to what you practiced. Linked Insights - When viewing a position, you’ll instantly see related journal entries, notes, and sequences that reference it. Your learning becomes interconnected and easy to review. Journal Sequences - Add technique flows to any journal entry. Build a sequence of positions, transitions, and submissions from that session, like a mini game plan attached to your notes. Setup Notes - Capture the details that matter at each step of a sequence. For example, from Closed Guard you can note that you broke posture and grabbed the sleeve to set up the Scissor Sweep. Share Journal Entries - Document a seminar or class with notes and photos, then share the full entry with training partners via a link or share code. Technique Goals - Use the Goals tab to choose techniques you want to hit in rolling, set a target count, and track your progress over time. Connect Your Sequences - Sequences from your journal automatically sync to the game plans you select, so what you drilled in class can flow straight into your competition plan. Multiple Game Plans - Create and switch between separate game plans. For example, keep a Master Game Plan for all the techniques you like and switch to your competition game plan for a small focussed set of techniques just for competing. Related Journal on Game Plan - While drilling through a position in your game plan, see journal entries and sequences that reference that spot, so competition prep stays connected to real training. Simple, Modern Interface - Jitz is designed to be fast and distraction-free, letting you focus on your growth without clutter. Build your system, refine your flow, and stay mindful of your progress on and off the mats. Need help or have feedback? Feel free to contact me. By using Jitz, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy: https://www.jitzapp.com/privacypolicy.html Terms: https://www.jitzapp.com/termsandconditions.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GrappleTimer3 screens
Jiu Jitsu Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrappleTimer at none against Jiu Jitsu Journal's 2. GrappleTimer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jiu Jitsu Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GrappleTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrappleTimer ships an update daily, Jiu Jitsu Journal every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GrappleTimer versus Jiu Jitsu Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrappleTimerJiu Jitsu Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEN REEVEFaraz Bhojani

In-app purchases

None

GrappleTimer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Jiu Jitsu Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Jitz Premium3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Jitz Premium3 Months trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is GrappleTimer free?
GrappleTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jiu Jitsu Journal free?
Jiu Jitsu Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GrappleTimer or Jiu Jitsu Journal have ads?
Neither GrappleTimer nor Jiu Jitsu Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrappleTimer or Jiu Jitsu Journal?
GrappleTimer ships an update daily, and Jiu Jitsu Journal every 11 months. Most recently, GrappleTimer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Jiu Jitsu Journal on October 12, 2026.

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