Comparison

GRIP Timer vs BJJ Round Timer

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

Head to head
About

GRIP Timer

Features
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GRIP Timer is a professional round timer designed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training at GRIP BJJ Hudson. Features include customizable round and rest durations, preset configurations, a powerful boxing bell sound, and TV Mode for AirPlay screen mirroring to your gym's TV. Perfect for coaches and athletes who need a reliable, easy-to-use timer during training sessions. Features: • Customizable round time, rest time, and number of rounds • Professional boxing ring bell sound • TV Mode — mirror timer to any TV via AirPlay/Screen Mirroring • Save and load training presets • Screen stays awake during timer • Clean, dark interface optimized for gym use

About

BJJ Round Timer

Features
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Train like it’s competition — anywhere. BJJ Round Timer is built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes, coaches, and gym owners who need a reliable, no-nonsense timer for every session. Whether you're rolling in your garage, running a class, or preparing for IBJJF competition, this timer is designed for the mat. FEATURES • Official IBJJF division round times — Kids, Juvenile, Adult Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt • Fully customizable round durations • Configurable rest periods • Unlimited rounds mode for open mat sessions • High-contrast display for clear visibility at any distance • Cast to TVs via AirPlay or cable — perfect for gyms and competition setups • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Landscape mode for large screens and TV casting • Audio cues for round start, end, and rest • Optional Siri shortcut support for hands-free control PERFECT FOR • Garage and home gyms • BJJ academies and competition training • IBJJF and tournament preparation • Open mats and private sessions Simple. Reliable. Built for the mat.

Screenshots

GRIP Timer3 screens
BJJ Round Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRIP Timer at none against BJJ Round Timer'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BJJ Round Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GRIP Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GRIP Timer versus BJJ Round Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGRIP TimerBJJ Round Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developeranderson santosJoseph Blazer

In-app purchases

None

GRIP Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BJJ Round Timer

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is GRIP Timer free?
GRIP Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJJ Round Timer free?
BJJ Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GRIP Timer or BJJ Round Timer have ads?
Neither GRIP Timer nor BJJ Round Timer shows ads.

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