Comparison

The Matrix Jiujitsu vs MatNotes

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

Head to head
About

The Matrix Jiujitsu

Features
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The Matrix Jiujitsu — Master the flow. Own the matrix. Stop guessing what to drill next. The Matrix is the BJJ companion that turns the whole game into one map: techniques, follow-ups, counters, and transitions—so you can build a real gameplan and track it session by session. WHAT YOU CAN DO Explore the matrix — Browse techniques by category (Guard, Takedown, Guard Pass, Sweep, Submission, Defense). See follow-ups, counters, and escapes so every path from A to B is clear. Build your gameplan — Chain techniques into combos that match your style. Save multiple gameplans (e.g. “My A-Game”, “Competition”), attach them to training sessions, and see which paths you’re actually hitting. Track every session — Log date, duration, techniques used, and gameplans. Add notes and mark what worked (hit, drilled, failed). Watch your success rate and top techniques over time. Get competition-ready — Add competitions, track weight and weight cuts, and keep your category and timeline in one place. Save what matters — Favorite techniques for quick access and build a personal library that grows with you. Filter by belt — Focus on what’s right for your level (White through Black) so the matrix stays useful, not overwhelming. WHY IT STICKS Your progress is in one place: gameplans you built, sessions you logged, and the matrix you’re actually using. Come back to plan the next training, review last week’s notes, or add one more technique to your chain. The more you log, the clearer your game becomes. PREMIUM Unlock the full matrix depth, unlimited gameplans, unlimited training sessions, and unlimited favorites. Invite friends with your referral code and earn free premium time together. Available in English and French. Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MatNotes

This app helps martial arts students retain techniques by providing a structured review schedule for short instructional videos. It allows students to ask coaches questions directly from videos and track their progress. Coaches can film techniques once and have them resurface for students on spaced repetition schedules.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition for technique review
  • Video playback with slow-motion and looping
  • Timestamped questions for coaches
  • Private training notes and progress tracking
  • Searchable technique library for coaches
  • Academy branding
Features
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MatNotes is how a jiu-jitsu academy makes the details from class actually stick. Coaches film a technique right after teaching it. Sixty to ninety seconds, phone propped on the mat. Students get it that night, then again on a spaced schedule (day 1, 3, 7, and 21), the same rhythm your memory needs to hold onto something new. Instead of "I saw that grip once and forgot it," the move keeps coming back until it is theirs. FOR STUDENTS - A simple checklist of what to review, not an endless feed - Watch tonight, then again each time the app brings it back - Slow any video to half speed and loop the exact section you are stuck on - Tap a moment in a video to ask your coach a question, with the timestamp attached - Keep private training notes and track the techniques you have drilled FOR COACHES - Film once, and the app resurfaces it for every student on the right days - See your students' questions, with the exact video moment, before class starts, so you know what to clean up - Spot where the room got lost on a technique and reteach it - Everything you have filmed, captioned and searchable by position, in one place - Your academy's name and colors throughout MatNotes is used by a whole academy under one plan. Coaches set up and manage their gym on the MatNotes website. Students join with a link from their coach and use the app for free. Questions? Visit thematnotes.com

Screenshots

The Matrix Jiujitsu4 screens
MatNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatNotes at none against The Matrix Jiujitsu's 2. 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. The Matrix Jiujitsu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MatNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Matrix Jiujitsu versus MatNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Matrix JiujitsuMatNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStahl-LabJacob Weaver

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Matrix Jiujitsu

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly premium$39.991 Year
None

MatNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Matrix Jiujitsu free?
The Matrix Jiujitsu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatNotes free?
MatNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Matrix Jiujitsu or MatNotes have ads?
Neither The Matrix Jiujitsu nor MatNotes shows ads.

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