# Grinta FC — Pickup Football Near You

> Pickup Football Near You (iPhone/iPad app by Bastien Joubert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grinta-fc/id6798449862 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bastien Joubert](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796352855)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-10-05

## What is Grinta FC?

GRINTA — REVIEW NOTES

WHAT THE APP DOES
Grinta is a matchmaking app for amateur pickup football (soccer). Users create or join football matches (3v3 to 11v11) organized by other users nearby, join a roster, or get invited directly by an organizer. No payments are processed in-app — any listed price is indicative only and settled in person between players.

ACCOUNT / SIGN-IN
Account creation is required to use the app (email + password, Sign in with Apple, or Sign in with Google — all three are fully supported alternatives on the same sign-in screen, per guideline 4.8). Test credentials are provided in the Sign-In Information section above.

The test account is pre-populated with live content: 20+ upcoming matches organized by multiple users, 6 other players currently marked as available nearby, and active circle memberships — no setup needed to review matchmaking, rosters, or messaging.

ONBOARDING FLOW
After first sign-in, the app walks through a short onboarding: (1) choose a nickname, (2) optionally add a profile photo from the device photo library, (3) pick a preferred playing position, (4) optionally grant location access to see nearby matches (the app remains usable without it — location is only used to sort/filter matches, never required to browse). The test account above has already completed onboarding, so you'll land directly on the home screen after signing in.

DEVICES / OS TESTED
Tested on iPhone SE running iOS 26.4 prior to submission.

BACKEND / THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
- Supabase is used for the database, authentication, file storage, and real-time roster/invitation updates. No custom encryption beyond standard TLS in transit — see Encryption declaration (ITSAppUsesNonExemptEncryption = false).
- Expo Push Notifications is used to deliver roster/invitation/waitlist alerts. Notification permission is only requested after the user reaches the relevant onboarding step, never on first launch.

ACCOUNT DELETION
Users can permanently delete their account and data from within the app: Settings → Delete account. This immediately revokes any linked Sign in with Apple/Google grant and removes the user's profile; matches the user organized are transferred to another confirmed player where possible, otherwise removed.

LOCATION
Location is requested "while using the app" only — Grinta never requests or uses background location. It is used solely to show nearby matches on a list/map and to let organizers find available players close to them.

REGIONAL AVAILABILITY
The app functions consistently across all regions — there are no region-specific features, content, or restrictions.

REGULATED INDUSTRY / PROTECTED CONTENT
Grinta does not operate in a regulated industry and does not include any protected third-party material.

CONTACT
hello.atelierhub@gmail.com

## Is Grinta FC safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Grinta FC.

## Is Grinta FC legit?

Grinta FC has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Grinta FC is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-03

This update fixes several issues reported by our early testers:

- Match sharing now works correctly, with a QR code in addition to the link
- You're now notified when a player joins or leaves your match
- Notifications for new messages in your Circles
- Direct access to the chat right after joining a Circle
- Clearer home screen when no matches are available near you
- Notifications now sent in your language (French, English, Spanish, Portuguese)

Thanks for your feedback — we're continuing to improve the app!

### 1.0 — 2026-09-01

No release notes.

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