Comparison

BJJ Master App by Grapplearts vs GrapplApp

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

Head to head
About

BJJ Master App by Grapplearts

Learn essential Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques with comprehensive instructionals. Develop confidence in all aspects of ground fighting and grappling. This app provides a structured plan to master BJJ, making it accessible for self-defense and competition.

Highlights
  • Learn BJJ techniques
  • Instructionals from Grapplearts.com
  • Develop grappling confidence
  • Master ground fighting
  • Submission grappling techniques
  • Structured learning plan
Features
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SIMPLY AND QUICKLY LEARN THE BEST TECHNIQUES FROM BJJ Includes all the latest BJJ instructionals form Grapplearts.com BJJ has been proven again and again by professional fighters in Mixed Martial Art competitions, as well as by many ordinary people defending themselves in the street against bigger and stronger attackers. Many experts believe that BJJ is the single most effective martial art. We believe that many different martial arts are effective, but the bottom line is that if you understand the ground game then it gives you a HUGE advantage in a fight. Grappling may seem complicated and difficult to learn, but all you really need is a plan and a place to start. The techniques, tactics, and strategies covered in the different modules within this app will make you a confident grappler in all areas of the ground! Download this app now for free and get instant access to a TON of the most important BJJ and submission grappling techniques. ABOUT STEPHAN KESTING AND GRAPPLEARTS.COM My name is Stephan Kesting and I’ve been doing martial arts for more than 37 years. The grappling arts have been my main focus for about 25 of these years, and now I’m a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and also a certified instructor in Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling. In addition to the grappling qualifications, I’m also a black belt in Kajukenbo Karate, an instructor in Dan Inosanto’s Jun Fan JKD, Maphalindo Silat, and the Filipino Martial Arts program. I’ve studied Japanese Judo, Russian Sambo, various Chinese Kung Fu systems, Brazilian Capoeira, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and many other martial arts. I’m not bringing up those qualifications to boast. The reason I mentioned them is to establish that I’ve been around the scene, trained with a lot of different people, and have a good understanding of the challenges that grapplers face on the mats everyday. I know quality and can recognize stuff that really works when I see it. Grapplearts is my company and we’ve been online since 2002. That’s a long time, and we’ve produced a ton of instructional products, continuously refining how the material gets taught and presented in order to make it easier to learn. The goal is to get you the best information in the easiest-to-learn format, period! END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GrapplApp

This app connects martial arts students with instructors and training sessions. Find open mats, book classes, and manage your training digitally. Instructors can host sessions, manage bookings, and connect with students.

Highlights
  • Find open mats and gyms
  • Book sessions with instructors
  • Digital waiver signing
  • Track training across locations
  • Host mobile open mats
  • Manage bookings and waivers
Features
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GrapplApp connects martial arts students with instructors and open mat sessions. Whether you're looking for a place to train, hosting a mobile open mat, or managing your gym — GrapplApp has you covered. FOR STUDENTS • Find open mats, gyms, and mobile sessions on an interactive map • Book sessions with instructors directly • Sign waivers digitally before your first visit • GrapplPass: check in at partner gyms by scanning a QR code • Track your training across multiple locations • Choose from 11 visual themes FOR INSTRUCTORS • Create your profile and connect with students • Host mobile open mats — no gym required • Set schedules, manage bookings, and track waivers • Claim your gym for GrapplPass and earn revenue share • View check-in analytics and payout history GrapplApp is free for everyone. Students can subscribe to GrapplPass for unlimited gym access. Gym owners earn revenue share from every GrapplPass check-in — no cost to join.

Screenshots

BJJ Master App by Grapplearts4 screens
GrapplApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrapplApp at none against BJJ Master App by Grapplearts's 10. GrapplApp also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). BJJ Master App by Grapplearts's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (73 vs 8). 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 Master App by Grapplearts sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GrapplApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BJJ Master App by Grapplearts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BJJ Master App by Grapplearts has 73 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of BJJ Master App by Grapplearts's written reviews are positive against 100% of GrapplApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BJJ Master App by Grapplearts versus GrapplApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBJJ Master App by GrappleartsGrapplApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (73 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB55 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGrapplearts Enterprises Inc.GrapplApp LLC.

Customer experience

BJJ Master App by Grapplearts

All ratings73 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative16.7%

GrapplApp

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BJJ Master App by Grapplearts

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Lost in app purchases during update
  • Lost access to purchased volumes after upgrade
  • No previously purchased apps loaded
  • No option to restore purchases
  • Cannot get previously purchased apps onto the 'All in one' app
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  • Purchased videos not downloading on restore
  • Cannot get all purchases to show on the app after upgrade
  • Sound not working on iPhone app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Make paid content available offline
  • Add takedown techniques
  • Include free modules with basic techniques
  • Fix sound issues on iPhone

GrapplApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BJJ Master App by Grapplearts

One-time10
  • Grapplearts Submission Defense$3.99
  • Grapplearts BJJ Submissions$3.99
  • Grapplearts BJJ Guard Sweeps$3.99
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  • 7 Days to Better Guard Sweeps$6.99
  • Self Defense Guard - Bundle$29.99
  • BJJ Formula - Bundle$59.99
  • Pressure Passing (Bundle)$59.99
  • Bigger, Stronger 1 - Bundle$69.99
  • BJJ for Old F***s - Bundle$79.99
  • Modern Leglock Formula Bundle$89.99
None

GrapplApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BJJ Master App by Grapplearts free?
BJJ Master App by Grapplearts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrapplApp free?
GrapplApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BJJ Master App by Grapplearts or GrapplApp?
BJJ Master App by Grapplearts is rated higher. BJJ Master App by Grapplearts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while GrapplApp averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do BJJ Master App by Grapplearts or GrapplApp have ads?
Neither BJJ Master App by Grapplearts nor GrapplApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BJJ Master App by Grapplearts or GrapplApp?
BJJ Master App by Grapplearts ships an update every 3 weeks, and GrapplApp every 3 weeks. Most recently, BJJ Master App by Grapplearts was updated on November 2, 2026 and GrapplApp on October 30, 2026.

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