# AOJ+ vs Nomadic Grappling

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AOJ+ at 397 against Nomadic Grappling's 3. Nomadic Grappling's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AOJ+ sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Nomadic Grappling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AOJ+ against 5.0 for Nomadic Grappling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AOJ+ has 397 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of AOJ+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Nomadic Grappling's.

AOJ+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Nomadic Grappling every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AOJ+ | Nomadic Grappling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aoj-plus/id1614908996/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomadic-grappling/id6759102792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **397** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mendes Bros, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614908998) | [Second Front Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520276654) |

## What reviewers say

### AOJ+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aoj-plus/id1614908996)

Access a vast library of martial arts instructionals, sparring footage, and exclusive interviews. Learn from world-class instructors in an immersive, cinematic experience. Stream anytime, anywhere on your device.

**Highlights:** Thousands of technique instructionals, Hours of sparring and drilling footage, Exclusive interviews, Behind-the-scenes content, World-class instructors, Cinematic presentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $139.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $249.99 | per year |
| Content Tier $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $149.99 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $179.99 | $179.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $199.99 | $199.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $219.99 | $219.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $229.99 | $229.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $249.99 | $249.99 | one-time |
| Content Tier $349.99 | $349.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 High quality instruction and content
- ✨ Crystal clear, HD videos
- 📚 Thorough and regularly updated content
- 💡 Immersive learning experience
- 🏆 Instrumental in practitioner development and success

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function is useless
- 📉 Only showing a handful of videos
- ⏳ Potential server issues affecting content availability

**Reported bugs**

- Search function does not return relevant results
- App initially shows very few videos, potentially due to server issues

**Requested features**

- Increase variety in fundamentals/curriculum/technique sections
- Create training modules for progressive learning
- Add more non-technique videos, such as athlete stories


### Nomadic Grappling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomadic-grappling/id6759102792)

Learn to think critically about jiu jitsu with strategies from a top competitor. This platform focuses on understanding the art rather than just copying techniques, helping you train smarter. Access unlimited content across all your devices with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Strategic jiu jitsu learning, Mindset and methods from a top competitor, Focus on understanding techniques, Unlimited content access, Cross-device compatibility, Monthly auto-renewing subscriptions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AOJ+ free?

AOJ+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nomadic Grappling free?

Nomadic Grappling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AOJ+ or Nomadic Grappling?

Nomadic Grappling is rated higher. AOJ+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while Nomadic Grappling averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AOJ+ or Nomadic Grappling have ads?

Neither AOJ+ nor Nomadic Grappling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AOJ+ or Nomadic Grappling?

AOJ+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nomadic Grappling every 4 weeks. Most recently, AOJ+ was updated on September 29, 2026 and Nomadic Grappling on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*