Comparison

Brain vs Grapply

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

Head to head
About

Brain

Features
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Brain-Jiu-Jitsu is a mobile application designed to help you manage your training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by providing support tools to track your progress, analyze your performance, and reference skills and techniques in an intuitive Mind Map framework. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a uniquely cerebral martial art that combines physical fitness and skill with intellectual challenges. Every opponent is a puzzle. Every roll is a test. Every detail matters. Brain-Jiu-Jitsu represents the cognitive aspect of the sport to help you train harder and smarter.

About

Grapply

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Grapply – Your BJJ & Grappling Companion Grapply is the ultimate app for BJJ and grappling athletes who want to train smarter, connect with others and improve faster. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor, Grapply gives you the tools to elevate your journey on the mats. Track Your Training: Log every session — record sessions, sparring, techniques and notes to monitor your progress over time. Never forget what you learned and see how you evolve. Connect & Create Teams: Follow your friends, share progress and stay motivated. Take it further by creating your own team, sharing your sessions and getting feedback on what you need to improve. Learn & Explore Techniques: Browse high-quality BJJ and grappling video tutorials directly from the app. Learn new moves, perfect your techniques and stay inspired every day. Accelerate Your Progress: From tracking growth to discovering advanced techniques, Grapply helps you improve efficiently, focus on what matters and reach your goals faster. Join the Grapply Community: Whether you roll in the gym or compete on the mats, Grapply turns training into a social, supportive and growth-focused experience. Download now and start leveling up! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brain4 screens
Grapply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brain at none against Grapply's 3. Grapply's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Grapply sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Brain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain ships an update every 2 months, Grapply every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Brain versus Grapply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainGrapply
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKazuhiro MiyachiClinch AS

In-app purchases

None

Brain

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Grapply

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Brain free?
Brain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grapply free?
Grapply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brain or Grapply have ads?
Neither Brain nor Grapply shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain or Grapply?
Brain ships an update every 2 months, and Grapply every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brain was updated on October 30, 2026 and Grapply on October 25, 2026.

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