Comparison

BJJ Round Timer vs BJJ Go

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

Head to head
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.

About

BJJ Go

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Every round you train should count. BJJ Go is your Jiu-Jitsu training log, your round timer and your match scoreboard, in one app. KNOW WHAT TO TRAIN NEXT - Map your arsenal: 85 techniques across guard, passing, sweeps, submissions, escapes and takedowns, each with your own level - See what stands between you and your next belt: the techniques of each belt, mapped against your game - Pick three techniques to focus on each month and watch how often they come up in training - Get suggestions for next month based on the gaps in your game TRAINING LOG - One tap to start, one tap to finish — your gym, style and focus come pre-filled - Tag each session Gi or NoGi and add a photo from the mats - Log past sessions you forgot to track - Your full belt journey: every belt and stripe, with dates PROGRESS - Sessions, hours, averages and consistency, month by month - Your year at a glance: every month side by side - Gi/NoGi split, weekday distribution and 12-week trend - Weekly recap with your training photo, ready to share SCHEDULE - Your gym's class timetable, or your own times, with the class type - Competitions, seminars, belt exams and open mats on one calendar - A reminder the day before each event CHALLENGES & BADGES - Monthly and annual challenges, from 12 sessions to the legendary 300 - Badges awarded the moment you earn them ROUND TIMER - 5, 6, 7, 8 or 10-minute rounds, or your own - Custom rest between rounds, with a bell for every start and finish - The screen stays awake while you train SCOREBOARD - Points, advantages and penalties for both athletes, following international Jiu-Jitsu scoring - Match clock set by age and belt - Action log and a PDF report of every match - Free, forever MADE FOR THE MATS - English and Portuguese - Built for athletes, coaches and training partners PRIVACY - No ads - Your photos are private — only you see them unless you share - Sign in with Apple or email - Delete your account and all your data anytime, right from the app BJJ Go is an independent training tool. Those who train, evolve. Oss. ——— BJJ Go Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription, billed monthly or yearly; the yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible users. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bjjgo.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://bjjgo.app/privacy

Screenshots

BJJ Round Timer4 screens
BJJ Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BJJ Go at none against BJJ Round Timer's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. BJJ Round Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BJJ Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BJJ Round Timer ships an update monthly, BJJ Go every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BJJ Round Timer versus BJJ Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBJJ Round TimerBJJ Go
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph BlazerGuilherme Duro

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BJJ Round Timer

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99
None

BJJ Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BJJ Round Timer free?
BJJ Round Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BJJ Go free?
BJJ Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BJJ Round Timer or BJJ Go have ads?
Neither BJJ Round Timer nor BJJ Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BJJ Round Timer or BJJ Go?
BJJ Round Timer ships an update monthly, and BJJ Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, BJJ Round Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and BJJ Go on October 25, 2026.

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