Comparison

IMMAF vs Grapplers Connect

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

Head to head
About

IMMAF

This platform helps athletes perfect MMA skills, earn certifications, and learn about the sport. Coaches can track student progress, upgrade belts, and communicate with their team. It serves as a global reference for MMA development and community connection.

Highlights
  • Track athlete progress
  • Earn belt certifications
  • Access learning videos
  • Chat with coaches/students
  • Broadcast messages to students
  • Log and score student moves
Features
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Download the IMMAF application and be part of this unique platform where athletes can perfect their MMA skills, acquire certifications based on IMMAF progression scheme, and perfect their learning about the sport. Whether you are a coach, an athlete or simply a sport enthusiast, the IMMAF App. is your gateway to the MMA community around the world. The IMMAF App. will be a reference for MMA around the world; a learning platform for anyone involved and interested in the overall development of MMA. Connect and receive the latest IMMAF news, announcements and events. As an athlete, the IMMAF App. will allow you to: • Log and track your progress based on the newly established MMA-specific progression scheme • Get upgraded and download your belt certification • Learn and improve your skills thanks to our vast media collection of learning videos and instructions • Chat with your coach As a coach, the IMMAF App will allow you to: • Log and track the progress of your students based on the newly established MMA-specific progression scheme • Enable you to upgrade your students’ belts • Adjust your students’ progression and score their moves • Chat with your students • Send broadcast messages to all your students • Learn and enhance your skills thanks to our vast media collection of learning videos and instructions The official IMMAF App. is a must-have for any MMA follower. Download it now and stay connected with your favourite sport and community!

About

Grapplers Connect

Connect with verified combat sports coaches for personalized training sessions. Find experts in disciplines like BJJ, wrestling, MMA, and striking for direct booking, communication, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Find verified coaches by discipline
  • Book personalized training sessions
  • Direct communication with coaches
  • Track training history and progress
  • Secure payments and scheduling
  • Support for BJJ, wrestling, MMA, judo, striking
Features
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Grapplers Connect is the first marketplace built exclusively for combat sports athletes and coaches. Whether you're preparing for your next jiu jitsu tournament, refining your wrestling skills, or leveling up in MMA, Grapplers Connect gives you direct access to verified personal coaches across grappling and striking disciplines. This is where serious athletes find serious coaching. No DMs, no guesswork, no middlemen — just clean booking, direct communication, and personalized sessions that help you improve. From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to freestyle wrestling, from judo to striking, Grapplers Connect is built for those who take training seriously. Every coach is vetted, and every session is built around your goals. Find verified coaches by discipline. Discover personal coaches in BJJ, MMA, wrestling, judo, submission grappling, and more. Every profile includes real athlete reviews, credentials, and availability. Book one-on-one training sessions. Choose your coach, pick a time, and book instantly. Whether it’s for a private lesson, competition prep, or ongoing mentorship, sessions are tailored to your needs. Message coaches directly. Communicate clearly with your coach before and after your sessions — no outside platforms needed. Track your training history. Stay consistent and accountable. View past sessions, log notes, and track your progress over time. Secure payments and scheduling. Know what you're paying for. Simple, transparent pricing with secure in-app payments and calendar integration. Supported disciplines include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), wrestling (freestyle, Greco-Roman, folkstyle), judo, MMA (mixed martial arts), submission grappling, and striking styles like boxing, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. Whether you're just starting out or preparing for a big match, Grapplers Connect gives you the tools to train with purpose. Skip the social media messages and gym referrals — get connected with verified coaches who match your discipline, goals, and schedule. This is the future of coaching in combat sports — built by and for the grappling community.

Screenshots

IMMAF4 screens
Grapplers Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grapplers Connect at 5.0 against IMMAF's 4.3. Grapplers Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). IMMAF's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. IMMAF sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Grapplers Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grapplers Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMMAF ships an update every 9 days, Grapplers Connect every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IMMAF versus Grapplers Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMMAFGrapplers Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB66 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperThe International Mixed Martial Arts FederationGRAPPLERS CONNECT LLC

Customer experience

IMMAF

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Grapplers Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

IMMAF

One-time6
  • Orange Belt Green Strip$1.99
  • Upgrade Belt4 variants$2.99
  • Upgrade Belt2 variants$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Upgrade Belt$5.99
  • All Belts$9.99
  • Update Black Belt$49.99
None

Grapplers Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IMMAF free?
IMMAF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grapplers Connect free?
Grapplers Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IMMAF or Grapplers Connect?
Grapplers Connect is rated higher. IMMAF averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Grapplers Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IMMAF or Grapplers Connect have ads?
Neither IMMAF nor Grapplers Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IMMAF or Grapplers Connect?
IMMAF ships an update every 9 days, and Grapplers Connect every 12 months. Most recently, IMMAF was updated on September 4, 2026 and Grapplers Connect on September 15, 2026.

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