Comparison

Jitsu Join vs GripMatch

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

Head to head
About

Jitsu Join

Features
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Strengthen Community Bonds: DreamArt Jiu Jitsu goes beyond the mat, offering a space for all members to connect, share, and thrive together. Our community feature encourages engagement, builds friendships, and strengthens the spirit of Jiu Jitsu within your studio. Stay Informed and Connected: Keep yourself in the loop with instant updates, news and announcements. With DreamArt Jiu Jitsu the communication is seamless. As part of the BJJ community you will stay informed and engaged. For instructors - Manage student's progress: Witness the growth of your students in real-time. Our tracking feature allows you to monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and provide personalized feedback, fostering a supportive and motivating environment for every student.

About

GripMatch

Features
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GripMatch connects BJJ practitioners with compatible training partners. Find partners who match your: • Belt level (white to black) • Weight class • Training intensity (flow roll to competition prep) • Schedule and availability • Location Features: • Smart matching algorithm • In-app messaging • Open mat discovery • Academy directory • Training session scheduling Whether you're a hobbyist looking for safe rolls or a competitor preparing for tournaments, GripMatch helps you find the right training partners. Free for all practitioners. Oss!

Screenshots

Jitsu Join4 screens
GripMatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jitsu Join at 13.4 against GripMatch's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jitsu Join ships an update every 3 weeks, GripMatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Jitsu Join versus GripMatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJitsu JoinGripMatch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB6 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTechnabit e.U.Martin Mortier

In-app purchases

None

Jitsu Join

No in-app purchases

None

GripMatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jitsu Join free?
Jitsu Join is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GripMatch free?
GripMatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jitsu Join or GripMatch have ads?
Neither Jitsu Join nor GripMatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jitsu Join or GripMatch?
Jitsu Join ships an update every 3 weeks, and GripMatch fortnightly. Most recently, Jitsu Join was updated on October 2, 2026 and GripMatch on September 29, 2026.

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