Comparison

Softpulse vs BJJ Fanatics

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

Head to head
About

Softpulse

Features
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The Softpulse mobile client is the complementary on-the-go tool to access and manage data stored in the Softpulse business management app. Business owners, sports clubs and associations with tournament add-on: - access and manage the data stored in your Softpulse web app and provide limited access to third parties, e.g. clients and staff (requires a valid subscription to the Softpulse web app) Employees, staff: - take attendance in classes* - follow tournaments of your sports club or association and receive results in realtime* Clients, customers: - browse and reserve courses of your preferred instruction providers* Athletes, fans: - follow tournaments of your club or association and receive results in realtime* *requires granted access by the Softpulse subscriber Softpulse is the app that innovative teams use to get more done.

About

BJJ Fanatics

Master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques from world-class instructors. Access a vast library of instructional videos to improve your grappling skills and win more matches.

Highlights
  • Learn BJJ techniques
  • Instructional videos
  • Top fighter instruction
  • Improve grappling skills
  • Win more matches
Features
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Win more fights with techniques from top BJJ fighters today.

Screenshots

Softpulse4 screens
BJJ Fanatics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Softpulse at none against BJJ Fanatics's 4. Softpulse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BJJ Fanatics's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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 Fanatics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Softpulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Softpulse ships an update every 2 months, BJJ Fanatics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Softpulse versus BJJ Fanatics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftpulseBJJ Fanatics
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—4.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMETRACON AGFanatics LLC

Bugs and requests

Softpulse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BJJ Fanatics

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Videos freezing or not playing
  • Purchased content disappearing from library
  • Inconsistent video download functionality
  • Full-screen mode not working on iPads
  • Casting issues and unreliable connectivity

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple TV app
  • Subtitle support
  • Variable video playback speed
  • Improved content organization and navigation
  • Seamless offline viewing of downloaded videos

In-app purchases

None

Softpulse

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

BJJ Fanatics

One-time4
  • Striking For MMA$38.99
  • Fundamentals of Power Punching$38.99
  • Battle Tested Pressure Passing$38.99
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  • The Guard Passing Half Guard$38.99

Questions

Is Softpulse free?
Softpulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BJJ Fanatics free?
BJJ Fanatics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Softpulse or BJJ Fanatics have ads?
Neither Softpulse nor BJJ Fanatics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Softpulse or BJJ Fanatics?
Softpulse ships an update every 2 months, and BJJ Fanatics fortnightly. Most recently, Softpulse was updated on June 7, 2026 and BJJ Fanatics on October 27, 2026.

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