Comparison

Jiu Jitsu Journal vs GrapplingU

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

Head to head
About

Jiu Jitsu Journal

Features
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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/

About

GrapplingU

Features
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GrapplingU is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching platform built for students and coaches. FOR STUDENTS: - Track your training sessions, rolls, and games - Get personalized feedback synthesized from world-class instructors - Follow structured curriculum paths (Mount, Armbar, Side Control, Back Control & more) - Watch curated technique videos from John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, and more - Chat with an assistant that knows your training history - Track XP, streaks, and skill progression across BJJ systems FOR COACHES: - See every student's strengths, struggles, and progress at a glance - Manage your gym's class schedule - Assign games and drills to classes - Generate daily and weekly session summaries automatically - Assign weekly focus areas to individual students - Message students directly Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.grapplingu.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.grapplingu.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Jiu Jitsu Journal4 screens
GrapplingU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GrapplingU at every 3 days against Jiu Jitsu Journal's every 11 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and GrapplingU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jiu Jitsu Journal ships an update every 11 months, GrapplingU every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Jiu Jitsu Journal versus GrapplingU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJiu Jitsu JournalGrapplingU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFaraz BhojaniMARK DENYS YOUNGSON

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Jiu Jitsu Journal

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

GrapplingU

Subscriptions2
  • Student Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Student Pro Annual$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Jiu Jitsu Journal free?
Jiu Jitsu Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrapplingU free?
GrapplingU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jiu Jitsu Journal or GrapplingU have ads?
Neither Jiu Jitsu Journal nor GrapplingU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jiu Jitsu Journal or GrapplingU?
Jiu Jitsu Journal ships an update every 11 months, and GrapplingU every 3 days. Most recently, Jiu Jitsu Journal was updated on October 12, 2026 and GrapplingU on October 15, 2026.

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