Comparison

Grapla vs Grapply

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

Head to head
About

Grapla

Features
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Grapla maps how jiu jitsu connects. 160+ positions, 130+ submissions and 80+ techniques, linked by 5,000+ transitions you can follow from any position to what comes next. Log training by voice, remember every partner and run purposeful rounds from your Apple Watch. Free to start, with a one-time Pro unlock. No subscription. EXPLORE THE MAP OF BJJ • Follow every sweep, pass, escape and submission that leads out of a position • Gi and no-gi, seen from both top and bottom • 80+ principles that explain why techniques work • Search the whole library in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French BUILD YOUR GAME IN FLOWLAB • Chain positions and submissions into your own techniques, step by step • Generate routes from a starting position to a target submission, then save them as game plans LOG TRAINING IN SECONDS • Speak your notes after class. On-device speech recognition understands BJJ vocabulary • Notes link to the positions and submissions you mention • Track sessions, gyms and coaches week after week REMEMBER YOUR TRAINING PARTNERS • Names, nicknames, traits and roll history • Who tapped whom, and with what ROUND TIMER, FREE • Plain rounds and rest, or positional starts, goals and resets • Run once or loop, and control it from your Apple Watch PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your training data stays on your device. No account, no ads, no cross-app tracking • Works offline. Anonymous usage stats only, and you can switch them off FREE TO START, ONE-TIME PRO Grapla is free to download. The free version includes 50 core positions, 30+ submissions, 30 techniques and 25 principles, plus the training journal, partners and round timer. Grapla Pro is a single one-time purchase that unlocks the full library, unlimited FlowLab flows and generation, full training stats, unlimited gyms, Home Screen widgets and automatic iCloud backup. No subscription, ever. MADE BY A GRAPPLER Grapla is built by one BJJ player in Dublin and updated every week. Spot something off or want a position added? Send feedback from Settings. Every message gets read.

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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Grapply at 15.0 against Grapla's 18.5. 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. Grapla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grapply sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grapla ships an update every 6 days, Grapply every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Grapla versus Grapply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraplaGrapply
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCONOR LUDDYClinch AS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grapla

One-time1
  • Grapla Pro Unlock$8.99
3 purchases

Grapply

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

Questions

Is Grapla free?
Grapla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grapply free?
Grapply is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grapla or Grapply have ads?
Neither Grapla nor Grapply shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grapla or Grapply?
Grapla ships an update every 6 days, and Grapply every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grapla was updated on November 8, 2026 and Grapply on November 9, 2026.

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