GrapplApp vs Open Mat Locator
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. Discover open mats, book classes, and manage your training across multiple locations. Instructors can create profiles, host sessions, and manage bookings.
- 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.
Open Mat Locator
Discover Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu open mats, seminars, and tournaments happening nearby. View event details, see who's attending, and track your training history. Connect with friends and gyms to enhance your martial arts journey.
- Find open mats, seminars, tournaments
- Filter by gi, no-gi, event type, distance
- View event flyers and details
- See who is attending events
- Track training history and mat time
- Manage gym events and track check-ins
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Open Mat Locator is the fastest way to find Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu open mats, seminars, and tournaments near you. The feed shows every upcoming session sorted by distance. See the flyer, the time, the price, and who's going before you walk in. FIND YOUR NEXT ROLL - Open mats, seminars, and tournaments, nearest first - Filter by gi, no-gi, event type, and distance - Real flyers so you know exactly what you're walking into - Browse gyms city by city across the United States ROLL WITH FRIENDS - See who's going to every event - Follow gyms and get notified when they post new events - Follow friends and see when they RSVP or check in - Add events to your calendar in one tap BUILD YOUR TRAINING HISTORY - Check in at events and log your mat time - Earn badges and climb the app ranks - Keep a training streak going week to week - Feature your favorite badges on your public profile FOR GYMS AND ORGANIZERS - Claim your gym and manage its events from your phone - Track check-ins, RSVPs, and views - Publish an event in minutes with a draft and publish flow Seminar and tournament tickets are purchased on our website. Your tickets appear in the app with a door-ready QR code that works even offline. Open Mat Locator is free. Browsing works without an account. Sign in with Apple or Google to RSVP, check in, and build your profile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Open Mat Locator at 5.0 against GrapplApp's 4.5. Open Mat Locator also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
Open Mat Locator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
GrapplApp ships an update every 3 weeks, Open Mat Locator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GrapplApp | Open Mat Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GrapplApp LLC. | Joshua Vega-Hawkins |
Customer experience
GrapplApp
Open Mat Locator
In-app purchases
GrapplApp
No in-app purchases
Open Mat Locator
No in-app purchases
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