Comparison

No Gi Essentials vs FightLink

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

Head to head
About

No Gi Essentials

Learn submission grappling techniques and strategies from a renowned instructor. This comprehensive app features private lessons, live rolling footage, and detailed analysis for beginners and intermediates.

Highlights
  • Submission grappling instruction
  • Techniques and strategies
  • Private lessons
  • Live rolling footage
  • Detailed analysis
  • Beginner and intermediate focus
Features
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Submission grappling, or no gi jiu jitsu, is a timeless expression of the art. In this stunning app, Roy Dean explains the techniques and strategies that make all the difference for beginning and intermediate players. 12 private lessons are featured, plus live rolling footage and analysis. This is a large app, designed for multiple viewings. Chapters include: Welcome Essential Movements Essential Grips Takedowns Armdrag Kimura Guillotine Guard Options Mount Options Sidemount Escapes Opening the Guard Leglock Techniques Leg Combinations No Gi Essentials Rolling Analysis “The more you improve, the more you’ll get out of No Gi Essentials. It is quite possibly Roy Dean’s best DVD to date, an impressive achievement considering the high standard he has set in the past.” -Can Sonmez Slideyfoot.com “If you want smaller details on making your armbar better, tightening your footlocks, or even a few more ideas than you already have, this is a bargain. Consider it the most well thought out 2hr private lesson on no gi grappling you’ll ever get, at one quarter the price!” -Paul Pedrazzi Norcal BJJ Roy Dean holds black belts in several arts, including Judo, Aikido, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is renown for his clear instruction and precise technique.

About

FightLink

This app automatically records martial arts training sessions, allowing users to review techniques and track progress. It enables the creation of clips from training footage, annotation of key moments, and detailed statistical analysis of performance. Integration with gym camera systems and Apple Watch support enhance the training experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic round recording
  • Clip creation and annotation
  • Progress tracking and analytics
  • Gym camera system integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Recordings from past sessions
Features
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FightLink is the ultimate training companion for martial arts practitioners of all disciplines. Automatically record your training rounds, review your technique, and track your progress over time. KEY FEATURES AUTOMATIC ROUND RECORDING: Start a round with a single tap or from your Apple Watch. FightLink captures your training from your gym's camera system, so you can focus on rolling—not recording. CLIP & REVIEW: Create clips from any moment in your training. Mark submissions, strikes, takedowns, and key positions. Add annotations to remember what worked and what needs improvement. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Keep detailed statistics on your training. Track wins, losses, submissions, and more. Watch your game evolve over time with comprehensive analytics. GYM INTEGRATION: Connect with your gym's FightLink camera system for seamless recording. Your footage is automatically associated with your training sessions. APPLE WATCH COMPANION: Start and stop rounds right from your wrist. Perfect for when your phone is in your gym bag. Get haptic notifications when your round ends. GRAB CLIPS FROM EARLIER: Forgot to start a round? No problem. Browse through your gym's recorded footage and create clips from past training sessions. PERFECT FOR: • Martial arts practitioners of all levels and all disciplines - BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai, Boxing, and more • MMA fighters • Students who want to analyze their technique • Coaches reviewing student performance • Anyone serious about improving their ground game SUPPORTED GYMS: FightLink works with participating gyms, creating a network across the globe of the top gyms and athletes. Contact your gym about getting FightLink! REQUIREMENTS: • iPhone running iOS 15 or later • Apple Watch (optional, for round tracking) • Membership at a participating gym Download FightLink today and take your training to the next level. Every round counts—now you can remember them all.

Screenshots

No Gi Essentials3 screens
FightLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FightLink at Free against No Gi Essentials's $19.99. FightLink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). No Gi Essentials's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

FightLink is free to download; No Gi Essentials costs $19.99 up front. No Gi Essentials sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FightLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FightLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

No Gi Essentials ships an update every 2 months, FightLink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
No Gi Essentials versus FightLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNo Gi EssentialsFightLink
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperROYDEAN TV LLCRobert Allen Luckfield

Customer experience

No Gi Essentials

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative0.0%

FightLink

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

No Gi Essentials

One-time1
  • Access The Full Version$19.99
None

FightLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is No Gi Essentials free?
No Gi Essentials costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FightLink free?
FightLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, No Gi Essentials or FightLink?
FightLink is rated higher. No Gi Essentials averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while FightLink averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do No Gi Essentials or FightLink have ads?
Neither No Gi Essentials nor FightLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, No Gi Essentials or FightLink?
No Gi Essentials ships an update every 2 months, and FightLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, No Gi Essentials was updated on October 16, 2026 and FightLink on October 4, 2026.

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