BJJ Fanatics vs GrapplApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Learn BJJ techniques
- Instructional videos
- Top fighter instruction
- Improve grappling skills
- Win more matches
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Win more fights with techniques from top BJJ fighters today.
GrapplApp
This app connects martial arts students with instructors and training sessions. Discover open mats, book classes, and manage your training across multiple locations. Instructors can create profiles, host sessions, and manage bookings.
- Find open mats and gyms
- Book sessions with instructors
- Digital waiver signing
- Track training across locations
- Host mobile open mats
- Manage bookings and waivers
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GrapplApp at 100% against BJJ Fanatics's 59%. GrapplApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). BJJ Fanatics's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (4.5K 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
Both are free to download. BJJ Fanatics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GrapplApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
BJJ Fanatics holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BJJ Fanatics has 4.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of BJJ Fanatics'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.
BJJ Fanatics ships an update fortnightly, GrapplApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BJJ Fanatics | GrapplApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (4.5K ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Fanatics LLC | GrapplApp LLC. |
Customer experience
BJJ Fanatics
GrapplApp
Bugs and 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
GrapplApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BJJ Fanatics
- 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
GrapplApp
No in-app purchases
Questions
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