GrapplApp vs IBJJF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GrapplApp
This app connects martial arts students with instructors and training sessions. Find open mats, book classes, and manage your training digitally. Instructors can host sessions, manage bookings, and connect with students.
- 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.
IBJJF
This official sports federation app provides athletes with a digital membership card, displaying key details like rank and academy. It integrates with digital wallets for easy offline access and sends notifications for important account updates.
- Digital membership ID card
- Athlete identification
- Event check-in assistance
- Apple Wallet integration
- Offline access
- Push notifications for updates
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The official mobile app of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) offers athletes a convenient and reliable way to access and manage their membership information. Serving as a digital version of the IBJJF membership ID card, the app displays key details such as the athlete’s name, affiliated academy, and current belt rank, making athlete identification and event check-ins more efficient while providing access to exclusive athlete benefits. To enhance this experience, the app integrates with Apple Wallet, allowing athletes to securely add their IBJJF membership card and access it anytime, even offline, for faster identification at IBJJF events. Featuring push notifications, the app actively reminds athletes about important account updates, such as upcoming membership expirations, ensuring uninterrupted access to IBJJF services and benefits. With these features, the IBJJF app provides a dynamic and connected experience that keeps athletes informed, engaged, and competition-ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GrapplApp at 100% against IBJJF's 25%. GrapplApp also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GrapplApp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GrapplApp's written reviews are positive against 25% of IBJJF's.
GrapplApp ships an update every 3 weeks, IBJJF every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GrapplApp | IBJJF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | 3.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | GrapplApp LLC. | International BJJ, Inc |
Customer experience
GrapplApp
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In-app purchases
GrapplApp
No in-app purchases
IBJJF
No in-app purchases









