Comparison

RollBase vs GrappleDex

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

Head to head
About

RollBase

Features
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RollBase AI - BJJ Tracker Most grapplers train hard but never track what's actually working. RollBase fixes that - log your rolls, spot your weak positions, and get AI-driven drill plans built around your game. Track Every Roll Log submissions, taps, positions, and duration in seconds. See patterns in your training you'd never catch on your own. AI Jiu Jitsu Coach After every session, AI analyzes your rolls and tells you exactly what to drill next. No guessing. No generic programs. BJJ Technique Library 50+ positions with step-by-step video breakdowns. Guards, passes, submissions, escapes - isolated and ready to study. Built for Every Belt Whether you're a white belt learning fundamentals or a brown belt sharpening your A-game, RollBase adapts to where you are. All core features require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GrappleDex

Log your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training sessions to track progress and understand your game. Set training focuses, review past sessions, and identify patterns in your techniques and positions. Stay consistent with reminders and weekly summaries.

Highlights
  • Log BJJ sessions with positions, techniques, and notes
  • Tag sessions as Gi or No-Gi
  • Search training history instantly
  • Set session focus and track accountability
  • Visualize progress with heatmaps and graphs
  • Compare related sessions for pattern identification
  • Weekly summaries and logging reminders
Features
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GrappleDex is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training journal built specifically for BJJ practitioners. Log your sessions, train with intention, and understand your game over time. Your sessions are private by default. Share the ones you want to the community feed and see what other grapplers are working on. Log BJJ Sessions in Seconds - Record positions, techniques, notes, duration, and session feedback - Attach photos from the mats - Instantly search your full training history - Review detailed sessions with notes and related training - Light and dark themes Share Your Training - A community feed of shared sessions from grapplers everywhere - Like sessions and see who liked yours - Tap anyone to see their belt, gym, training stats, and recent activity Train With Intention - Set a focus for your next session or training week - Stay accountable before and after class - Reflect on your focus as you log sessions - Review past focuses alongside your training calendar See Your Progress Clearly - Track sessions, hours, and training days - Discover your most trained positions and techniques - Visualize patterns with heatmaps and activity graphs - Spot strengths, gaps, and trends in your game Understand Your Game - Compare related sessions to identify recurring patterns - Keep notes, techniques, and positions organized in one place - Build a clearer picture of how you actually train Stay Consistent - Get reminders to log and reflect after training - Receive weekly summaries based on your activity - Build habits that support long-term improvement Unlock More With Pro - Create custom positions and techniques of your own - Support the continued development of GrappleDex Built for every BJJ practitioner; hobbyist, competitor, or coach. Whether you train for fitness, self-defense, or competition, GrappleDex helps you stay organized, train with purpose, and continuously improve in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Website: https://grappledex.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/grappledex Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RollBase4 screens
GrappleDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RollBase at every 3 days against GrappleDex's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. RollBase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and GrappleDex sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RollBase ships an update every 3 days, GrappleDex monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 20, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RollBase versus GrappleDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRollBaseGrappleDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROLLBASE LTD EOODAoshen Zhou

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RollBase

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

GrappleDex

Subscriptions1
  • GrappleDex Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is RollBase free?
RollBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrappleDex free?
GrappleDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RollBase or GrappleDex have ads?
Neither RollBase nor GrappleDex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RollBase or GrappleDex?
RollBase ships an update every 3 days, and GrappleDex monthly. Most recently, RollBase was updated on May 20, 2026 and GrappleDex on August 10, 2026.

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